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Beñat Froemming-Aldanondo

I’m a data and software engineer who aims to make a positive impact. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Data Science and Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (May 2026). I’m currently starting a new role as a Geospatial Data Analyst II at Echospectra. I’m passionate about maps, geospatial data, and new technologies.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
September 2025 - May 2026
GPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
September 2021 - May 2025
GPA: 3.75 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Software Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Systems & Databases, Project Management, Machine Learning, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Recommender Systems, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Geocomputing

Research: Undergraduate Research Assistant through UROP on intelligent transportation. Presented my work at the AAAI 2025 conference.

Activities: Social Coding, Running Club, IM Soccer

Professional Experience

Geospatial Data Analyst II

Echospectra
Remote, USA
September 2026 - Present

Diagnosing and preventing wildfires through data.

Software Engineer

The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
September 2025 - August 2026 · 1 yr

• Built and deployed a full-stack web dashboard used by engineers to analyze and visualize telematics data from 30,000+ connected machines on an interactive map.
• Reduced telematics device setup time across manufacturing workflows by developing API-driven provisioning tools.

Technologies: React, Python, Flask, SQL, Snowflake, Azure DevOps, SQLite, MapLibre

Engineering Data Analytics Intern

The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
May 2025 - August 2025 · 4 mos

• Improved telematics data accuracy by developing automated Python tests and visualizations to validate machine-to-cloud data pipelines before integration into customer-facing applications.

Technologies: Python, SQL, Snowflake, CAN, Excel

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

National Science Foundation (NSF)
Detroit, MI
May 2024 - August 2024 · 4 mos

• Reduced vehicle idling time at intersections by 75% compared to human drivers by developing adaptive speed-control algorithms and a low-cost roadside unit for real-time vehicle-to-infrastructure traffic signal communication.
• Developed vision-based systems for safer lane following in electric vehicles, validated through on-vehicle and closed-course testing.

Technologies: Python, ROS, C++, OpenCV, Scikit-learn, GitHu

Other Employment

• Student Assistant at the UMN Electrical and Computer Engineering Department · 5 yr
• Undergraduate Research Assistant (UROP) · 7 mos
• Summer coding camp host and instructor · 2 mos
• Lifeguard at the Hutchinson Aquatic Center · 3 mos
• Landscaper at the Crow River Golf Course · 3 mos

Projects

I’ve worked on many projects through coursework, research, and personal exploration. Here’s a selection of my favorites:

• Explicode: An open-source tool that turns scripts into readable docs by supporting Markdown in comments.
• ChatOSM: A chatbot built on an open-weight model that turns natural language prompts into map visualizations by querying OpenStreetMap data.
• Metro Transit Visualizer: A web app that visualizes live Twin Cities transit data using the NexTrip API.

Skills

• Programming: Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, R
• Web & Software: React, HTML, CSS, Flask, FastAPI, Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code
• Data & ML: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, PyTorch, OpenCV, Hugging Face, LangChain, Gradio
• Databases & Cloud: PostgreSQL, SQLite, Supabase, Snowflake, AWS, Vercel, Cloudflare
• Geospatial: MapLibre, Leaflet, Mapbox, QGIS, GeoJSON, Vector/Raster Data, ArcGIS
• Languages: English, Spanish, Basque

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