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Jose Daniel Quintana Fuentes

Electronics Engineer · M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering · Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Consultant

About Me

I am an Electronics Engineer and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with experience in artificial intelligence, data science, automatic control, computer vision and autonomous systems. I currently work independently as an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Consultant, developing data-processing workflows, analytical solutions and computational models that support decision-making.

My research background includes visual perception, state estimation, adaptive and optimal control, embedded systems and autonomous navigation for unmanned aerial vehicles. I am particularly interested in transforming research, data and computational models into practical solutions for industrial, energy, public-policy and social challenges.

Professional Focus

Artificial intelligence, data science, computer vision, automatic control, autonomous navigation, embedded computing, research and technology consulting.

Professional Experience

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Consultant

Independent Professional 2025–Present Pereira, Colombia
  • Data cleaning, processing, analysis and visualization to support interpretation and decision-making.
  • Development of computational solutions and artificial intelligence models using Python.
  • Preparation of technical reports and communication of analytical results for professional and research projects.

Data Analyst and Research Support

BIT DATA HEALTHCARE S.A.S. Apr. 2026–Jul. 2026 Pereira, Colombia
  • Professional services within a project associated with Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity and executed for the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
  • Consolidation and structuring of research information concerning farmers' rights and equality in Colombia.
  • Style review, baseline-document consolidation and systematization of meeting audio as inputs for public-policy guidelines.

Data Analyst for Artificial Intelligence Model Development

Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira Jan. 2026–Jun. 2026 Pereira, Colombia
  • Professional services supporting artificial intelligence models for priority challenges in Colombia's mining and energy sector.
  • Processing, structuring and analysis of data for evaluating energy-community proposals and the transition toward more sustainable energy sources.
  • Preparation of technical and analytical outputs within a project conducted with Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Researcher

Automatic Control Research Group (GCA) , Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira Research group recognized by Minciencias 2023–Present Pereira, Colombia
  • Research in automatic control, autonomous navigation, computer vision and dynamic systems.
  • Development and completion of a master's thesis integrating visual perception and control for quadcopter navigation in dynamic environments.
  • Mentoring of undergraduate students in electronics, physical-system simulation and control fundamentals using MATLAB/Simulink and Arduino.

Electronics Engineering Intern

Dean's Office, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira Feb. 2023–Jun. 2023 Pereira, Colombia
  • Designed and implemented an NLP-based chatbot for frequently asked academic questions.
  • Organized institutional information used as the system's knowledge base.
  • Documented the design, implementation and validation process as an undergraduate project.

Academic and Professional Projects

A selection of projects in artificial intelligence, computer vision, autonomous systems, control, embedded development, signal processing and algorithms.

Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence

Hand Detection and Finger Counting

Real-time hand-tracking and finger-counting system using Python, OpenCV and MediaPipe.

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Segmentation and Contour Recognition

Image-processing project for rooftop-panel analysis using color segmentation, edge detection and contour extraction.

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Segmentation of Colored Balls

Color-space analysis and segmentation workflow for detecting and classifying multiple colored objects.

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Image Recognition with Deep Neural Networks

Image-classification implementation using neural networks and MATLAB Deep Network Designer.

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Detection of Open and Closed Eyes

MATLAB prototype for eye-state analysis using object detection and image-segmentation techniques.

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Facial and Voice Recognition

Multimodal biometric prototype combining OpenCV facial recognition with speech-recognition services.

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Robotics and Control Systems

Object Filtering and Environmental Perception for Drones

UAV-perception project focused on object filtering, depth sensing and environmental interpretation for autonomous navigation.

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Multi-Agent Motion Planning

Motion-planning implementation for coordinated mobile agents with path assignment, obstacle handling and task prioritization.

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BattleBot WiFi Controller

ESP32-based real-time control platform with a responsive web interface for robotic actuation.

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IoT and Embedded Systems

IoT Project with ESP32

IoT prototype integrating MQTT, Node-RED, Telegram monitoring and PostgreSQL-based data storage.

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Fire Alarm Project

Electronic-system design focused on fire detection, alarm activation and reliable prototype operation.

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Software Development and Algorithms

Academic Assistant Chatbot

NLP-based application developed in Python to answer frequently asked questions from an engineering faculty's academic community.

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Graph Optimization

Graph-based optimization project for reducing measurement stations in gas-pipeline networks.

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Maze Generation and Solving

Python implementation of maze-generation and path-solving methods based on Prim, Kruskal and Dijkstra algorithms.

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Audio Signal Processing

MATLAB-based audio-analysis and filtering project using digital signal-processing techniques.

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Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

2026

Concentration in Automation and Electronics. Master's thesis on integrated visual perception and adaptive control for autonomous quadcopter navigation in dynamic environments.

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering

Universidad del Magdalena

2023

Training in embedded systems, Internet of Things, control theory, signal and image processing, software development and electronic-system design.

Research

Integrated Visual Perception and Adaptive Control for Autonomous Quadcopter Navigation

Master's thesis completed in 2026 at the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira.

Advisors: Eduardo Giraldo-Suárez and Sergio Velarde-Gómez

Research Overview

The research proposes an integrated framework for quadcopter navigation in dynamic three-dimensional environments under computational and actuation constraints. It combines dynamic modeling, optimal control with integral action and saturation handling, supervised online adaptation, voxel-based occupancy maps, global and local planning, trajectory smoothing and embedded-platform trajectory tracking.

Core Areas

Visual Perception
  • Obstacle detection and environmental representation
  • Depth estimation and three-dimensional mapping
  • Image processing and motion analysis
Control and Estimation
  • Optimal and adaptive control
  • State estimation and filtering
  • Multivariable dynamic modeling
Navigation
  • Global and local path planning
  • Trajectory smoothing and tracking
  • Static and dynamic obstacle avoidance
Implementation
  • MATLAB/Simulink and Python
  • Embedded computing and simulation
  • Evaluation under operational constraints

Publications and Academic Work

Master's Thesis

Sistema integrado de percepción visual y control adaptativo para navegación autónoma de Quadcopters en entornos dinámicos

Quintana-Fuentes, Jose Daniel

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, 2026

Master's degree thesis on autonomous navigation, adaptive and optimal control, visual perception and trajectory planning for quadcopters.

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Undergraduate Project

Desarrollo de una aplicación con inteligencia artificial que pueda responder posibles preguntas frecuentes de la comunidad académica de la Facultad de Ingenierías de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Quintana-Fuentes, Jose Daniel

Universidad del Magdalena, 2023

Design and implementation of an artificial-intelligence application based on natural language processing for academic assistance.

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Technical Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data: data cleaning, processing, analysis, visualization, machine learning, neural networks and natural language processing.
  • Programming: Python, MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++; working knowledge of Java, JavaScript, R and MicroPython.
  • Computer Vision: OpenCV, image processing, optical flow, stereo vision, object detection, tracking, visual odometry and SLAM.
  • Control and Estimation: PID, LQR, LQI, LQG, MPC, adaptive control, system identification and Kalman filtering.
  • Robotics and Simulation: ROS, PX4, MAVROS, AirSim, Gazebo, HIL/SITL and path-planning methods.
  • Embedded Systems: NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Pixhawk, ESP32, Arduino, PIC, Intel RealSense and IMX219 cameras.
  • Frameworks and Tools: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Git, GitHub, Docker and LaTeX.
  • Languages: Spanish (native) and English (B1).

Contact

I am open to remote opportunities, consulting projects and collaborations in artificial intelligence, data science, computer vision, control systems and autonomous technologies.

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