Hi, I'm

Patrick Salazar

Analyst | Engineer

With a foundation in engineering and a passion for solving problems, I specialize in solving complex problems with actionable and data-driven solutions. My work spans data analysis & machine learning, process optimization, and project management. Driven by curiosity, precision, and a desire to solve problems for the betterment of life.

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About Me

I am an aspiring Machine Learning Engineer with a passion for solving complex problems. I bring three years of dense experience as a Process Engineer and Program Manager at a leading semiconductor manufacturing company, where I specialized in process optimization and cross-functional project management. I have a strong interest in challenging conventional thinking and pushing the boundaries of what’s considered impossible. Currently, I am pursuing a Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics at Langara College in Vancouver, BC..

I am also working on an applied research project focused on cancer detection, aiming to contribute to early diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Python
  • R / R-Markdown
  • SQL
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerBI
  • Google Looker Studio
  • Git

Experience

Research Volunteer - Langara College
June 2025 - present
Project Progress
Under Dr. Monica Nguyen, I am leading the creation of TSight, a gene expression modeling pipeline developed to open a collaboration between Copoly.ai and Langara College. This project aims to improve early cancer detection by streamlining RNA-Seq analysis, automation, and predictive modeling to enable faster diagnosis and treatment planning.
Design / Process Engineer - Texas Instruments
April 2023 - April 2024
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Program Manager/ Design Engineer (May 2023 - Apr 2024)

  • Increased production yield from 94.2% to 98.9% by analyzing manufacturing defect data using SQL and Excel, and redesigning 40+ leadframes based on engineering and manufacturing principle.
  • Reduced design cycle time by developing design templates from historical data patterns mined using SQL, Excel, and AutoCAD, cutting leadframe design time from 35 to 11 days and tripling quarterly output per designer
  • Led cost-saving projects by managing end-to-end engineering workflows from design to qualification, coordinating independently with manufacturing teams to deliver solutions that met both timeline and quality targets

Program Manager/ Process Engineer (Apr 2021 - April 2023)

  • Co-managed the Wide Leadframe Program, generating ~$3M CAD in annual savings by analyzing supply-chain trends and manufacturing data using SQL and Excel to drive 90% QFN package implementation across industrial and automotivedevices from 2021 – 2024
  • Enhanced program efficiency by developing SQL-based KPI dashboards in SpotfireBI and Excel, enabling data-driven projects that reduced manufacturing cycle time by 12%
  • Managed cross-functional teams by supervising 10 technicians during engineering project execution, helping to achieve 97.4% production yield through data-informed process troubleshooting

Education

2024 - Present
Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics
Lanagara College, Vancouver
GPA: 3.8 out of 4.0
  • Consistent Dean’s Honour roll (Fall, Spring 2025)
  • Spearheading an applied research project on cancer detection using gene expression modeling with a team of 3 students, under the supervision of Dr. Monica Nguyen.
  • Lead most of the group projects in the program to success, accelerating me and my team members’ learning as we transition to the field of data analytics.
2015 - 2020
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
GPA: 3.6 out of 4
  • Dean’s Honour roll (2019-2020)
  • Director of Documentation of the Mechanical Engineering Club
  • Active member of the Mechanical Engineering Club and Phiilippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)

Projects

TSight - Cancer Detection AI Tool
Machine Learning Python Google Cloud Platform Bioinformatics
TSight - Cancer Detection AI Tool
Tissue-Based Gene Expression Modeling for Cancer Detection
In-Progress
Palmer Penguin - Prediction of Foraging Behavior
ML: Linear Regression R Programming R Mardown
Palmer Penguin - Prediction of Foraging Behavior
Predict the foraging strategy of the “Penguins”, based on their physical characteristics and geographical conditions.
Done
BC Canada Wildfire Analysis
Exploratory Data Analysis R Programming R Markdown
BC Canada Wildfire Analysis
An analysis of the 2014-2023 BC Canada Wildfire using R and R Markdown.
Done
Medicare Insurance Analysis
Exploratory Data Analysis R Programming R Markdown
Medicare Insurance Analysis
An exploratory data analysis of the Medicare Insurance (Part-D).
Done
HR Analytics - Job Change Prediction
Logistic Regression Exploratory Data Analysis Feature Engineering R Programming R Markdown
HR Analytics - Job Change Prediction
A logistic regression modelling project to predict whether an employee will change jobs based on multiple categorical and numerical features.
Done
E-commerce Analysis - Explorary Data Analysis
Exploratory Data Analysis Feature Engineering Data Wrangling Python
E-commerce Analysis - Explorary Data Analysis
An exploratory data analysis of an e-commerce dataset to understand customer behavior and sales trends.
Done

Achievements

Texas Instruments Company Ambassador
I was selected to be one of the Elite Company Ambassador's for Texas Instruments for showing and living the company values: Trustworthy, Inclusive, Innovative, Competetive, and Results-oriented.
Dean's Honour Roll
Consistently achieving Dean's Honour Roll in my Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics program at Langara College and in my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Santo Tomas.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, with a GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0.

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