Carlos Gafa'

I am an enthusiastic and passionate learner with a strong academic background, holding a degree in Mathematics and Physics. My rigorous academic journey has provided me with a solid foundation for analytical thinking, and has equipped me to swiftly grasp new concepts and adeptly adapt to new and various challenges. I am experienced in data science and data engineering, and am always eager to gain further knowledge in these areas. One of my greatest passions lies in theoretical physics, where I am particularly captivated by the applications of geometry in gravitational physics. I am especially interested in modified thoeries of gravity, quantum gravity and inflation. Beyond my professional interests, I lead an active lifestyle and find joy in powerlifting and setting ambitious goals for myself.


Education

University of Malta

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Physics

First Class Honors

Dean's List of Science

2019 - 2023

Matriculation Certificate

A'Levels

Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Mathematics (A)

Intermediates

Physics, English, Philosophy, Systems of Knowledge

2017 - 2019

Experience

Internship with the electromagnetics research group

University of Malta

I was tasked with finding suitable breast phantom for the research groups needs (testing microwave ablation, microwave imaging). To this aim, a literature review summarizing the properties of existing phantoms was conducted. Furthermore, a Vector Network Analyzer was used to measure the dielectric properties of candidate fanthoms, where the resulting data was analyzed in MATLAB.

3 Months

Digital Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Final Grade: Associate 2

Was involved in three principal client projects;

  • Aided in the design and implementation of a data warehouse, following the Kimball approach.
  • Aided in the maintenance and development of a client's website using WordPress.
  • Aided in the development of a web-app for IRRBB calculation.
6 Months

Skills

Programming Languages and Software
  • Proficient in Python, with experience in scientific computing and data analysis
  • Experience with SSMS and T-SQL
  • LaTeX
  • Working knowledge of: MATLAB, Mathematica (Wolfram Language), Django, HTML/CSS, WordPress and LabView