Vera Cilento
Geneve
Summary
Physics PhD with passion for enabling better decision-making through best in class analytics and platforms. Use of Python and Machine Learning Algorithms for data analysis and parameter optimization of large datasets. Loyal, reliable and a very quick learner, thriving when working with diverse backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, dynamic and can-do attitude. Fluent in English and Italian.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
CERN
Geneva
2021.11 - Current
- Hands-on experience leading optimization campaigns for world’s largest particle accelerator center: analyzing and modeling big datasets using Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib).
- Delivering real-time insights that improve project’s performance by reaching sensitivity level of 10^29 e.cm, proposing efficient solutions to problems while updating new business strategies.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Created great team-work spirit between data science team, multi-functional groups (physicists, engineers, operators) and senior management to achieve project’s objectives.
PhD, Physics
CERN
Geneva
2018.11 - 2021.10
- Understood project’s challenges and formalized them into appropriate optimization frameworks: used accelerators software and Python algorithms for modeling new beam optics problems: improved accelerator potential performance by >100%.
- Provided innovative methods of solving optics physics problems using new technology techniques.
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
Technical Student
CERN
Geneva
2017.09 - 2018.10
- Worked in office lab environment (in KEK, Japan) to test, optimize and operate developed systems to achieve very small vertical beam size
- Prepared and delivered formal presentations of project work to respective departments.
Education
Ph.D. - Accelerator Physics
Université Paris-Saclay
Paris, France11.2021
Master's Degree - Energy And Nuclear Engineering
Università Degli Studi Del Sannio
Benevento, Italy10.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Energy Engineering
Università Degli Studi Del Sannio
Benevento, Italy05.2015
Skills
- Experience knowledge of statistics, mathematical techniques, computational tools & methods
- Programming & Data Analysis: Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, StatsModels, Matplotlib), C++, Bash shell, Custom Database Infrastructure (ROOT)
- Software & Tools: Linux, Windows, Mac OS, Ubuntu, LATEX, MATLAB, Octave, Google Spreadsheets, MS Office
- Modeling and Simulation
- Papers & Student Evaluation
- Academic Writing & Presentations
- Experimental Protocols
- Excellent team-work skills: Collaborated with international teams (Japan, France, Switzerland, USA, Korea) of different sizes to successfully achieve a set goal
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 01 September 1992
- Nationality: Italian
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Personal Interests
- Travelling
- Sport & Swimming
- Dog care
- Cooking & Baking
- Volunteering
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
CERN
2021.11 - Current
PhD, Physics
CERN
2018.11 - 2021.10
Technical Student
CERN
2017.09 - 2018.10
Ph.D. - Accelerator Physics
Université Paris-Saclay
Master's Degree - Energy And Nuclear Engineering
Università Degli Studi Del Sannio
Bachelor's Degree - Energy Engineering
Università Degli Studi Del Sannio
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