Mark J.

Llorente : 518 Pennsylvania Ave,

San Francisco, CA 94107

PhD, Data Scientist 📱: 415-205-4463

✉: mark.catalysis@gmail.com
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Data scientist and researcher focused on markcatalysis.com

finding experimental and data driven solutions https://github.com/markcatalysis
in emerging and changing technologies, https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjllorente/
sustainability, and equitability. I have research
and industry experience in various fuel cell technologies, batteries, and CO2 capture-and-
conversion as driven by photovoltaics. My favored skills include Bayesian statistical
methods, machine learning algorithms, and object oriented programming.
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Industry Experience:
Data Scientist in Residence (July 2017 – Present) Galvanize
Data Science Advisor and Curriculum Administrator for Data Science Immersive
• Created OOP solutions for organizing students and administering course curriculum
• Supervised and enforced coding, methodology, and data hygiene standards across projects
• Produced supplemental material for course curriculum in machine learning, latent feature
discovery, NLP, and recommender systems
• Sharpened skills in Python, Scikit-Learn, AWS cloud computing, and machine learning
algorithms as previously acquired from attending Data Science Immersive

Data Science Immersive Cohort Member (March 2017 – June 2017) Galvanize
Developing Data Science Skills Through Exploring Novel Datasets and Building Pipelines and Analytical Methods
• Performed a solo multi-week capstone project investigating the relationship between
economic indicators and musical program selection as chosen for the New York Philharmonic.
Found strong local economic health leads to more diverse and unconventional program
selection https://github.com/markcatalysis/ny_phil_selection
• Studied and applied techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms
• Built and applied data analysis tools in Python from first principles
• Worked in pairs and teams to generate case studies based on industry-provided and publicly
available datasets

Contract Associate Research Scientist (December 2015-March 2016) General Atomics

Investigation of Catalytic CO2 Capture and Conversion in Rebreather Diving Equipment & Li-Ion Battery Testing
• Identified and gathered required materials and equipment
• Determined appropriate conditions to validate molecular catalyst function in CO2 reduction
• Developed validation test metrics for lithium ion batteries for military vehicle applications

Skills/Expertise:
Machine Learning, Parametric/Nonparametric Learning Models, Natural Language Processing, Linear
Regression, Classification, Python, Pandas, SQL, Non-SQL, AWS, Spark, Hadoop, Flask, MATLAB,
Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematica
Analytical Electrochemistry, Photoelectrochemistry, Electrode Fabrication, Gas Chromatography,
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic
Force Microscopy (AFM), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Sputtering, Evaporation
Education:
Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering/ Univ of California, San Diego, (2016) La Jolla, CA
M.S. in MS&E/ Univ. of California, San Diego, (2012) La Jolla, CA
B.S. in Engineering Physics/ Univ. of California, (2007) Berkeley, CA
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Research Experience:

Kubiak Research Group (2009 - 2015) UC San Diego

Electrocatalytic upgrading of renewable carbon feedstocks (2013 - 2015)
• Successfully combined CO2 reduction to a fuel precursor with oxidative upgrading of a
biomass derivative
• Characterized current-voltage behavior of a test device and created a power matched
photovoltaic power source
• Participated in a 12-member team for a 3-hour presentation to NSF staff and academic panel
at NSF Headquarters in Arlington, VA. Proposed Phase II ideas and defended Phase I funding
and research.
Proof of concept photo fuel cell device (2010 - 2013) UC San Diego
• Wrote proposal, developed, and patented a method for utilizing UV light and large band gap
semiconductors to efficiently oxidize hydrocarbons and other organics for a fuel cell device.
• Lead the multi-campus effort together with labs at the California Institute of Technology as
the primary graduate researcher
• Managed biweekly meetings and presented results to DARPA fund managers on a quarterly
basis.
Ed Yu Research Group (2008-2009) UC San Diego
Nanostructured multi-junction photovoltaic modeling (2008 - 2009)
• Developed original scripts and programs to derive the maximum current and voltage output
of model multi-junction photovoltaic cells under various illumination conditions.
Alex Zettl Research Group (2006-2008) UC Berkeley
Carbon nanotube growth and chemical modification (2006 - 2008)
• Investigated chemical vapor deposition and thermal annealing conditions for growing
multiwall carbon nanotube forests and converting them to carbon-boron-nitride nanotubes.

Awards:
Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellow, (2010-2013)
Jacobs School of Engineering Fellow, (2008-2009)

Select Publications:

Llorente, M.; Nguyen, B.; Moeller, K.; Kubiak, C.; “Paired Electrolysis in the Simultaneous
Production of Synthetic Intermediates and Substrates”, J. Am. Soc. Chem, 2016, Just Accepted
Kumar, B.; Llorente, M.; Froehlich, J.; Dang, T.; Sathrum, A.; Kubiak, C. P., “Photochemical and
Photoelectrochemical Reduction of CO2” Annu. Rev. Phys. Chem., 2012, 63, 541-569
Kubiak, C.P., Llorente, M., et al., “Photoassisted High Efficiency Conversion of Carbon Containing
Fuels to Electricity” Patent, Pub. Num. WO/2014/011807 A1, Published 2014, Jan 16

Select Presentations:

“Center for the Sustainable Use of Renewable Feedstocks (CenSURF) CCI Phase II Proposal”,
Funding Defense at NSF Headquarters – 12-member team, 3-Hour presentation to panel of NSF
staff and invited academic reviewers, NSF Headquarters, Arlington, VA March 2015
Llorente, M., Kubiak, C.P., “Electrooxidation of Hydrocarbons Assisted by Photoelectrolysis”
Poster presentation at the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Annual Conference in
Brookhaven National Labs, Long Island, NY July 2012