Matteo Aurelio Arellano, CFA

Matteo Aurelio Arellano

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experienced financial and analytics engineer at small and large organizations. I solve my client challenges through innovative approaches that leverage my technical and human capabilities.

PIA Group Nederland

2024 - Now

  The Netherlands

Finance Analytics Engineer building company data model using Data Build Tool (SQL), Python and Power BI. Leveraging financial and operational insights for partners and decision-makers.

Cargill International

Jan 2020 - Oct 2024

  Global (Netherlands & Mexico based)

Created Financial Ingestion API leading to USD 1 million annual savings in manual work. Built financial outlier ML model for Cargill Protein and Salt hosted in AWS using multithreading. Led more than +20 hour corporate team trainings in data and automation. Automated big data tax reporting for Argentina government. Optimized and provided financial reporting to Cargill Bioindustrials and Agricultural Supply Chains.

European Investment Bank

June - December 2019

  Luxembourg

Provided loan restructuring analysis to European SMEs using financial modeling techniques. Performed market research and analysis on automobile, energy and other key strategic sectors.

European Investment Fund

October 2018 - March 2019

  Luxembourg

Developed with Senior Officer risk management KPI assessment on fund investment portfolio processes, specialized in Operational Risk.

EDUCATION

Pursued international education programs. Fluent in multiple languages including Spanish, English, Dutch, Catalan and spoken fluency of Portuguese.

Erasmus University (Rotterdam School of Management)

2014 - 2018

  The Netherlands

Master Degree (MSc) in Accounting and Financial Management graduated with honors (cum-laude). Graduated cum-laude in International Business Administration Bachelor Program (BSc). Theses included CEO compensation and GAAP reporting for S&P 500 Companies.

Peking University

Summer 2016

  Beijing, China

China’s Economic Growth, Foreign Trade and Investment, International Economics.
Studied in-depth the causes and the consequences of China’s rapid economic growth and the role that foreign trade and investment plays in accelerating and sustaining economic growth across countries.

London School of Economics and Political Science

Summer 2015

  London, UK

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations course.

Analyzed employment law in Germany, Japan, and the United States. Labor-employer contracts, reward/incentive systems and which one is more appropriate depending on the type of organization you have.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Hands-on practical labs, certifications and short-courses that granted me new tools, frameworks and paradigms to solve my clients’ problems.

Data Engineer & Data Scientist Tracks

2021

  The Netherlands

Full year hands-on training on data engineering and data science concepts, ML models. Python, PySpark, SQL, AWS, Docker and other data stack tools to build, deploy and integrate enterprise wide solutions for finance and Director level audiences.

Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA) Charterholder

2016 - 2018

I passed the three CFA Levels (Level I, Level II, Level III) on the first attempt. I am an active charterholder.

These levels include studying on average 600 hours per exam with topics that included Financial Analysis, Debt, Equity, Alternative Investments, Ethics, Portfolio Management among others.

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Energy & Water Certificates

2024 - 2025

  • Solar Energy Basics issued by The State of New York University.
  • Python for geospatial analysis using WAPOR API issued by IHE Delft.
  • Governance for International Freshwater Security issued by SDG Academy.

Testimonials

All reviews are publicly available on my LinkedIn Profile. Certificates and references are also available at request.

I had the opportunity to work with Matteo in a Cargill project where we were facing a big challenge to deliver a report for the Government of Argentina, before his involvement many teams tried different solutions, however it was Matteo who was able to provide the best solution that would fit the expectations and comply with the different regulations. Matteo’s skills go beyond technical capabilities in Python and data analysis: he is an excellent problem solver, he is proactive, a good communicator, he is a change leader and a technology evangelist. In my 9 years working in Cargill I can say that is one of the top 10 professionals with I had work here.

Jose R Laguna

Process Specialist at Cargill

I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for Matteo as a phenomenal Python developer and an indispensable partner in our projects. His deep expertise and unwavering support have been instrumental in delivering successful outcomes time and again. He consistently goes above and beyond, stepping in whenever our team faces challenges, and his problem-solving skills are second to none.

Working closely with him has not only been productive but also incredibly enriching. His ability to translate complex requirements into efficient solutions is truly commendable, making him a linchpin in our collaborative efforts. I feel fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented colleague on our team.

Our collaboration has been incredibly productive, thanks to his dedication and expertise. It’s truly a privilege to work alongside someone who not only excels in their role but also contributes positively to the team dynamic. Here’s to many more successful projects together!

Sagar Makhija

Deloitte (Data Scientist & Consultant)

Matteo’s data and technical skills are really outstanding! It’s been an honour to have his support in solving data science & engineering related problems. With a deep understanding of coding concepts and architectural data structure, Matteo has been abreast of latest resources in Python and SQL, including internal coding ecosystem on Hadoop. He’s a great professional and poses solid skills in Machine Learning and statistical concepts since the basics to the most advanced topics, without loosing the capacity to share his knowledges and goals in a clear and concise way! I’m grateful to work with him!

Pedro P. Mendes, MSc

FP&A Leader at Cargill

Matteo has outstanding skills in data and analytics, with expertise in Python. We both work on an ML project where we build, train, test, and deploy statistical models in production, continuously improving model performance and make a significant impact on your project. He is an excellent Python trainer and has strong problem-solving skills, which he applies to tackle complex business challenges. Matteo has great potential, and I am grateful to work with him.

Shalini Kanojia

Senior Finance & Data Analytics Engineer at Cargill

Partnerships

We believe that collaboration and trust is key to success

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” 

– Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company

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Recognitions

  • Winner of the Rotterdam100 2016 – 2017 Entrepreneurship Competition
  • “Has delivered an excellent performance during the Pitch Day, 24 Hour Creation Battle, Getting It Done Battle and Grand Final”
  • Signed by Ahmed Aboutaleb (Mayor of Rotterdam) and Jan Peter Balkenende (International Advisory Board Rotterdam).
  • Business innovation on the Circular economy with ENGIE.

Daniel Aleman, Financial Analytics Engineer Manager at Cargill recommendation letter:

  • “Matteo exemplifies a strong customer-driven approach by building and creating processes that meet customer needs. He actively seeks clarification and understanding of processes to provide opportunities for improvements.”
  • “Matteo has demonstrated impressive performance across several areas, including his excellent Python skills, support for our Analytics team, and innovative approach to problem-solving. His proactive attitude and thorough understanding of processes make him a valuable team member.”
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Social Projects

  • Peru reforestation project (2017)
  • Guatemala Reading & Education Program (2019)
  • Guatemala Volunteering at Mayan Communities (2024)

 

 This still in beginning phase. If you want to collaborate or volunteer, please contact me.