Leire Chavarri

As part of a newly established team focused on the digital transformation of energy utilities, I support the development of initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making and promote long-term sustainability. My role includes demand forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and laying the groundwork for future data product development.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the data strategy foundation by identifying gaps in current digital maturity and aligning initiatives with long-term goals.
• Lead the identification of process bottlenecks and support change management and adoption of digital tools.
• Support the development of demand forecasting models to enable data-driven decision-making for utility planning.
• Contribute to the development of a digital data platform to improve accessibility and reuse of utility-related data for data scientists and analysts.

As a Data Scientist, I have led the development of energy baselining within the energy management portfolio for commercial refrigeration, as well as an auto-commissioning tool for district heating utilities. My role combined deep technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration, while also contributing to the growth and development of team members.

Key achievements:

• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop quarterly roadmaps based on impact, effort, and test coordination.
• Successfully initiated and executed pilots and minimum viable products (MVPs) tailored to customer requirements and market demands.
• Aligned with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of digital solutions from development to production environments.
• Leveraged advanced querying, visualization, machine learning, and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets.
• Engineered a machine learning model and digital twin models to facilitate benchmarking and auto-commissioning through smart meter data and IoT devices.
• Coached and mentored student assistants on statistics and data exploration tasks.

The Danfoss postgraduate program presents a transformative two-year development journey , delivering a distinctive chance to participate in four mission-critical projects. This program plays a pivotal role in nurturing not only professional advancement but also personal growth.

The overarching aim throughout this program has been to nurture a holistic outlook on the decarbonization of urban areas through the digitalization of the built environment.

Key Achievements:

• Conducted data analysis on HVAC systems, culminating in the proposal of energy optimization measures .
• Prepared energy efficiency reports for district heating substations.
• Facilitated the introduction of new digital services based on customers challenges.
• Collaborated closely with the engineering team to determine optimal requirements for project proposals.

Developed a versatile District Heating Network (DHN) model capable of precise prediction of temperature and pressure losses, while also being adaptable for accommodating new network users.

Key Achievements:

• Achieved model accuracy within a 1% margin of error .
• Demonstrated proficient independent work and effective time management skills.
• Displayed strong communication skills in articulating and sharing ideas.
• Successfully prioritized critical tasks and established project milestones ."

Company Specialized in fluids, thermal, solar installations, and LED lighting.

Key Achievements:

Advanced professional skills to design a 15KW photovoltaic installation , utilizing Excel, PVSyst , and problem-solving techniques to optimize sizing based on client energy demands.

• Adapt to the customers' needs to develop lighting efficiency projects to provide both visual comfort and energy savings.
• Create energy efficiency plans and budgets .
• Demonstrate a clear ability to communicate with clients to solve their technical needs and expectations.
• Use of business and active listening skills to build new relationships with suppliers for the new solar emerging market.
• Contribute to heat pumps projects for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) .