Felipe Aguilera Millacura - PhD Data Scientist
PhD
PAHO
Cum Laude

PhD Data Scientist and Engineer specialized in Digital Health

Current PAHO Consultant • University of Edinburgh Graduate

15+
Countries Impacted
7+
Years Experience
4+
H-Index
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Professional Impact Timeline

From academic excellence to real-world policy influence across international health organizations

2023 - Present

PAHO Consultant - VPD Surveillance

Developing and implementing a new surveillance system for vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD-SMART) accross the Americas. Modernising the data arquitechture of PAHO's Immunization Data Warehouse

VPD-SMART 15+ Countries Digital Health Data Pipelines
2021 - 2023

Lead Data Scientist - Ministry of Health

Forming the Data Science and Information Management unit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In charge of maintaining the ”National lab testing platform” and deploying the national ”DHIS2” instance. Creating and deploying the distributed cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes-based) hosting the systems.

Team Lead Data Engineering Health Information Systems Cloud Computing
2017 - 2021

PhD in Quantitative Biology - University of Edinburgh

Developing 3-bits biological logic gates using cell-free and cell-based transcriptional networks. Working as Digital Research Services Ambassador and member of the Ethical and Safety comittee

Synthetic Biology Computational Biology Data Science Ethical Data
2009 - 2016

MSc and Engineer in Biotechnology

Carrying out research and modeling of the metabolic capabilities of environmental strains for the degradation of aromatics, the synthesis of biocompounds, and the resistance to heavy metals

Cum Laude Microbiology Bioremediation Genomics

Technical Expertise & Skills

Comprehensive skill set spanning data science, epidemiology, and public health systems

Programming & Analytics

Python & Machine Learning 95%
SQL & Database Management 90%
ETL & Data Pipelines 88%
Cloud Computing 85%

Domain Expertise

Epidemiological Modeling 98%
Digital Health Systems 95%
Biotechnology Research 92%
Public Health 88%

Featured Projects & Impact

Real-world applications of data science in public health with measurable policy impact

Epidemiological Modeling for Chile

Developed sophisticated predictive models that directly informed Chile's national COVID-19 response strategy. The models were officially adopted and used to guide policy decisions affecting millions of citizens. Aditional models created for Hydatidosis / Echinococcosis and Monkeypox.

Real-time transmission rate modeling
Testing capacity forecasting
Policy intervention impact assessment
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COVID-19 Data Visualization

Global Impact & Collaborations

International work spanning multiple continents with measurable public health outcomes

United Kingdom

PhD research at University of Edinburgh

2017-2021

Chile

Modeling for national policy development

2021-2023

Americas

Deploying PAHO surveillance systems across 15+ countries

2023-Present

Publications & Research Impact

Peer-reviewed research contributing to global public health knowledge and policy

Relevant Metrics & Certifications

International Collaborations 15+
Years of Experience 7+
H-Index 4+
Digital Health Specialization Leading Digital Transformation Advanced Data Science Data Analysis Research and Data Management Google Cybersecurity Certificate HL7 FHIR Fundametals Course SQL Advanced Cloud Engineering Python for Biologists Data Ethics - Ethical considerations in interpretation and handling of Biomedical Big Data Nanotechnology, Biotechnology Applications and Medicine Hospital Epidemiological Surveillance
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Professional Testimonials

Recognition from academic supervisors, government colleagues, and international partners

Dr. Sarah Johnson
Dr. Paul Janssen
SCK-CEN, Belgium

"I am certain that Dr. Felipe Millacura, thanks to his broad technical, scientific, and social abilities as well as his multidisciplinary education and interests, would fit in very nicely in any research group or academic environment, and I can without a speck of doubt on my mind highly recommend him as a valuable candidate to any recruiter or reviewing board."

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Prof. Christopher E. French
Prof. Christopher E. French
University of Edinburgh, UK

"Felipe is an extremely talented and innovative scientist with excellent data skills coupled with sound laboratory skills and a thorough understanding of molecular biology. I think his intelligence, energy, and creativity make him an excellent prospect for a career in research, whether in academia or industry. I am very happy to recommend him to you in the highest terms."

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Dr. Daniela Burgos
Mg. Daniela Burgos
Ministry of Health, Chile

"Felipe is an excellent professional and human being, and his main skills include his capacity for innovation, his ability to work under pressure, his ability to visualize and propose solutions, his great teamwork skills, his leadership, and, above all, his human qualities, highlighting his integrity and probity."

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Dr. Luis Rojas
Dr. Luis Rojas
Cicitem, Chile

"I believe that Felipe will become a passionate and recognized academic providing great success to the scientific world. He always goes beyond what is asked, suggesting additional ideas, improving methodologies and an intense curiosity that leads him to constantly read scientific publications."

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VMD. Barbara Hott
VMD. Barbara Hott
Ministry of Health, Chile

"Felipe has demonstrated excellent skills in interacting with healthcare personnel from various areas and in translating their ideas into reality or transforming their requirements into reports that can be used to create or optimize public policies. I can add to the above, his ability to quickly analyze and propose timely solutions tailored to different local realities."

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MD. Pablo Valenzuela
MD. Pablo Valenzuela
Ministry of Health, Chile

"Felipe has played a leadership role as head of the Information Management team within the office, addressing numerous challenges related to data management and standardizing critical processes. His research on the DHIS2 platform has resulted in the creation of an internationally unprecedented infrastructure."

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Ready to Collaborate?

Available for consulting, research collaborations, and leadership positions in data science and public health

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Email
felipe.millacura@icloud.com
Phone
+56 9 1234 5678

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