Boris Leonardo Almonacid Gutiérrez
Turning Nature's Wisdom into Algorithmic Solutions
PhD in Computer Engineering • Chilean Independent Researcher
From observing how ants find optimal paths to creating algorithms that optimize entire factory floors—this is where biology meets computer science.
My Journey
Started with a curiosity about how nature solves complex problems. Now I design algorithms that help companies reduce waste, protect endangered species, and solve optimization challenges.
As an independent researcher, I bridge the gap between theoretical computer science and real-world applications, creating nature-inspired solutions for biodiversity conservation, manufacturing optimization, and sustainable development.
Career Timeline
🔬 Independent Scientific Researcher
2023-PresentAutonomous research program focused on advancing metaheuristic generation and evolutionary algorithms
🔬 Novel algorithm development & optimization theory
🌐 International competition participation
📚 Open-source research contributions
🤝 Collaborative research with global institutions
🔬 Principal Investigator
2020-2022AutoMH: Automatically Create Evolutionary Metaheuristic Algorithms Using Reinforcement Learning
🎓 Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
2015-2018 Summa Cum Laude (First Class)
Thesis: "Andean Condor Algorithm: A new metaheuristic inspired by nature to solve cell formation problems."
🌏 Research Internship: MiniZinc Group, University of Melbourne, Australia (Sep-Dec 2017)
💼 Co-Advisor (Co-Supervisor)
2015-2017
PUCV - Supervised 7+ graduate students
Published 1 article + 4 conferences
🎓 Master in Computer Science
2015-2016 Summa Cum Laude (First Class)
Advanced studies in computer science and optimization algorithms
📚 Diploma in Management Control
2013Professional development in business management and control systems
💼 Software Engineer South America
2012-2014
Maptek - Mining software development
150+ defects resolved, 20+ improvements
🎓 Master in Engineering Informatics
2011-2013 Summa Cum Laude (First Class) - 3rd place ranking
Thesis: "Resolve long-term mining planning problems in open-pit mines with constraint programming"
🏭 Applied focus: Open-pit mining, planning, constraint programming, industrial optimization
💼 Software Engineer
2011-2012
Solem S.A - International projects
Chile-France & Chile-Panama systems
🎓 Engineering Informatics Degree
2006-2010 First Class - 3rd place ranking
Foundation in computer science and software engineering with professional orientation
💼 Professional Internship
2009-2010
PUCV - Web development
School websites & university platforms
💼 Teaching Assistant
2008PUCV - Logic Programming & Computer Architecture
Skills & Expertise
Programming Languages
Tools & Technologies
Research Expertise
Application Domains
Key Achievements
🏆 Competition Awards
- 🥇 First Place - GECCO 2024 Star Discrepancy Competition
- 🥈 Second Place - GECCO 2024 Anytime Algorithms
- 🥇 First Place - GECCO 2023 Star Discrepancy Competition (High-Dimensional Track)
- 🏅 Research Award - Animal Behavior Society 2016 Developing Nations Research Awards
🎓 Academic Excellence
- ✓ Summa Cum Laude in PhD, Master's (2x), consistently top 3 graduate rankings
- ✓ 6 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact venues
- ✓ 14+ international conference publications and presentations
- ✓ Multiple research grants as Principal Investigator (2016-2022)
🌟 Professional Impact
- ✓ 50+ peer reviews for prestigious journals (IEEE Access, Elsevier, Springer, MDPI)
- ✓ Scientific committee member for international conferences (IWINAC, CISTI)
- ✓ Co-supervised 7+ graduate students with successful thesis completions
- ✓ COVID-19 volunteer researcher at CoronaWhy (2020-2021)
- ✓ International collaboration with University of Melbourne, Australia