Process Engineer Fp A

Franco Vera

786-***-**** ********@*****.*** Gainesville, FL

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/franco-vera-2a397b13b/ GitHub: https://github.com/FVera013 SUMMARY

Analytical professional with a background in engineering, transitioning into actuarial analysis and FP&A. Skilled in financial modeling and process optimization to drive efficiency and profitability. EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

● Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Jun 2016 - May 2020)

● Passed Actuarial Exams: Probability (P), Financial Mathematics (FM) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Centene Corporation, Tampa, FL (Remote)

Actuarial Analyst (April 2023 - December 2024)

● Conduct financial modeling and variance analysis to support state-level financial reviews.

● Assist in forecasting revenue trends and identifying key drivers affecting profitability.

● Utilize Excel, SQL, and SAS to develop automated financial reports and improve efficiency in month-end revenue accruals.

● Developed custom Excel VBA Macros to automate and streamline tasks, including aggregating and processing data.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize budget planning and expense tracking, ensuring data accuracy in financial reporting.

Interdisciplinary Consulting Corporation (IC2), Gainesville, FL MEMS Fabrication Process Engineer (Nov 2021 - Sept 2022)

● Contributed to process optimization initiatives, improving fabrication efficiency and reducing resource waste.

● Devised a plan to use alternative materials for experimental design, reducing operating costs by approximately 30%. Proposed sputtering Nickel on a wafer instead of Titanium due to lower material costs and increased deposition efficiency, making it better suited for preliminary tests.

● Managed cost control initiatives, identifying inefficiencies that resulted in a reduction in operational expenses.

● Analyzed past process data to predict which methodologies would be most viable based on budget constraints and equipment capabilities.

● Developed a logistics system for deep storage of working and prototype devices, implementing a structured and iterating naming convention to improve traceability and organization. Plasma-Therm LLC, St. Petersburg, FL

Process Engineer I (May 2021 - Nov 2021)

● Conducted process efficiency evaluations to streamline operations, improving throughput and reducing bottlenecks.

● Analyzed supply chain costs and resource allocation strategies while considering customer constraints on resource availability and throughput requirements to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

● Applied Design of Experiment (DOE) methodologies to optimize fabrication techniques, enhancing production consistency and reducing defect rates.

● Developed new processes where none previously existed, regularly exceeding benchmark expectations set for operational performance.

● Communicated project progress and deliverables with both technical and non-technical customers to ensure alignment on expectations and requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS

● Engineering: Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Cost Optimization, Process Improvement,

● Tools: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Index/Match, Macros), SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI

● Business & Data Analytics: Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis

● Languages: English (Native Proficiency), Spanish (Native Proficiency) PROJECTS & CERTIFICATIONS

● Leetcode Profile: (https://leetcode.com/u/fvera012/)

● Lean Six Sigma White Belt – Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency

● Actuarial Exams (P, FM) – Strong foundation in financial mathematics and risk modeling

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