Summary
Carlos Santillan is a seasoned Software Application Engineer with 11+ years of experience building data-driven solutions for the utility industry, currently at Leidos. He combines deep expertise in data mining, statistical analysis, database design, and high-scale data pipelines with a strong track record of delivering large, time- and budget-sensitive projects. Carlos has acted as a final escalation point for enterprise products, led cross-functional teams, and implemented rule-based expert systems to optimize utility network design. He pairs technical rigor with practical business sense—frequently advising on IT strategy, cost reduction, and infrastructure improvements that boost operational stability and productivity. His background spans hands-on database and statistical work in academia to enterprise software leadership at Bentley Systems, reflecting both analytic depth and product-focused engineering. Based in Cedar Park, Texas, he brings a rare blend of analytics, GIS/system integration, and pragmatic leadership to complex utility and infrastructure challenges.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp , Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp at Texas McCombs School of Business
MA Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Information Systems and Sociology, MA Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Information Systems and Sociology at Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science at Instituto Tecnologico de Piedras Negras
Artificial Intelligence Nanodegre Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Nanodegre Artificial Intelligence at Udacity
Spanish, English