Carlos Luis Barnés Infante

Computer Engineering

Ongoing master's programme focused on deep learning, natural language processing and speech synthesis. Thesis research: reproducing the Cuban dialect through NLP models and TTS technologies (Patriae Project).

Development, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

Graduated with a Gold Diploma as the top graduate of the Computer Engineering programme. Top graduate in the Student Assistant and Research categories at the University of Holguín. Comprehensive Vanguard in the Research category at the University of Holguín. Scientific Merit Award from the Computer Engineering programme.

Grade · 4.98

Artificial Intelligence

Foundations of machine learning: types of learning, regression, classification and evaluation metrics. Groundwork for research in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

Grade · 5

AI-powered circular ERP that automates accounting and inventory and measures the carbon footprint; gold award at the Hackathon Circular CreLab 2026.

Web platform for advertising services with a scalable architecture and a focus on usability, awarded at university scientific conferences.

Cross-platform Java and JavaFX application to monitor the status of remote servers with real-time notifications.

Lightweight, modular HTTP server framework built from scratch in Java 25: routing, middleware, static files and Android APK reading.

Master's thesis and the first project in Cuba focused on reproducing the Cuban dialect with NLP and text-to-speech (TTS), built on large-scale data corpora.

Voice trace management system for patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 (SCA2), key to early diagnosis of the disease.

Cross-platform platform that unifies school timetable information and interprets the university's traditional formats in real time.

Java library for advanced mathematical computing: algebraic expressions as first-class objects, linear algebra, geometry and statistics.

Secure and lightweight desktop application to manage ETECSA internet accounts with real-time sessions and a custom UI.

Gold award of the competition with Aigis ERP, an enterprise resource planner that applies artificial intelligence to the circular reconversion of industrial processes.

Recognition of scientific merit in the Computer Engineering programme for the research work carried out during university studies.

National recognition granted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment of Cuba for outstanding scientific contributions to the design of artificial intelligence models, natural language processing (NLP) and modular software architectures applied to computational linguistics.

Relevant Award for a methodology to build a TTS corpus with Cuban dialectal features. The work combines text selection, sociolinguistic speaker planning, recording protocols, preprocessing and automatic quality evaluation in a replicable pipeline that sets a standard for Spanish speech synthesis and helps preserve Cuba's dialectal diversity and cultural identity in digital environments.

Second place in the University of Holguín Programming Cup, reaffirming mastery of algorithmic problem solving in competition.

Caribbean regional finalist in the ICPC for the second consecutive cycle, consolidating experience in high-level algorithmic optimisation, mathematical problem solving applied to computing and the design of efficient software solutions.

Caribbean regional finalist in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) after clearing the local qualifying rounds. The competition demands solving high-level problems through advanced algorithm design, microsecond-level code optimisation and efficient management of data structures under strict time constraints.

First place in the University of Holguín Programming Cup, passing tests on advanced algorithms and data structures under strict time constraints.

• Teaches the Discrete Mathematics course, bringing renewed teaching dynamics such as gamification into the syllabus.
• Prepares students in the mathematical foundations that underpin advanced subjects such as Artificial Intelligence.

• Develops the company's brand essence: corporate identity, application manual, digital art and image-generation systems.
• Designs the corporate website and digital products, from planning and architecture to visual implementation.
• Defines the communication, marketing and social media plan, including audiovisuals and templates.

• Carried out market analysis and price surveys of local businesses to support commercial decisions.
• Designed and structured databases to organise, query and systematise the information gathered.

• Designed and implemented a corporate website integrating remittance services, a travel agency, combos and insurance advisory.
• Developed the interfaces and architecture of each service within a unified experience.

• Designs and develops visual identities, websites and 3D experiences for clients across different sectors.
• Works at the intersection of design and code: design systems, motion and end-to-end builds with Django, Tailwind and Three.js.
• Produces editorial and brand pieces for national clients, with support in art direction, photo retouching and layout.
• Collaborates on corporate identity and packaging design projects.
• Brings print production processes into the editorial and brand workflow.

C# fundamentals: data types, control flow, collections and object-oriented programming.

Assessment of software engineering skills: problem solving, data structures, algorithms and code design.

C# and .NET fundamentals programme in collaboration with Microsoft: syntax, OOP, collections, LINQ and unit testing.

B2 (upper intermediate) English level accredited through a standardised reading and listening test.

Certification in front-end libraries: Bootstrap, jQuery, Sass, React and Redux.

Training in applied graphic design: composition, colour and typography, with production in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

Certification in responsive web design: semantic HTML, modern CSS, Flexbox, Grid and accessibility.

Training in professional audio operation: mixing consoles, signal handling, monitoring and sound reinforcement.

Training in microcomputer operation: operating system, office software, file management and basic networking.

Training in digital photo editing and retouching: developing, colour correction and retouching with Adobe Photoshop.