Alvaro Yuste Valles

Process Engineer | AI Developer

Connecting the physical world with the digital one to transform industries.

Alvaro Yuste Valles

About Me

Engineer with a strong background in automation, AI, and industrial operations. I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and execution — from streamlining factory workflows to developing AI-driven tools with real business impact.

I'm especially skilled at working cross-functionally, aligning teams around challenges, and translating complex tech into practical solutions. I thrive in environments where innovation, ownership, and people come together.

GenAI & RAG Python Computer Vision Industrial Automation AGVs & AMRs

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

AI Researcher

CEU San Pablo

Developing an AI solution to detect and classify calcifications in the rotator cuff using CNNs for image analysis and ML for diagnostic classification, in collaboration with radiologists at Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos.


Mar 2023 - Present

Process Engineer

Signify (Philips Lighting)

Currently developing AVA, an agentic AI virtual assistant powered by RAG systems, to enhance industrial data access and decision-making.

Led the industrialization of ClearFlood G2, PUR gasket sealing, and battery packer systems. Designed and implemented automation and digitalization solutions, including computer vision systems and poka-yoke strategies. Optimized logistics through AGV and AMR integration.


Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

Project Launch Manager

Antolin

Led the industrialization of the leather roof manufacturing process for the Mercedes G-Class, ensuring high-quality standards and production efficiency.


Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

Process Engineer

Antolin

Designed, programmed, and implemented material flows using AGVs. Responsible for automatic cutting processes with ZUND CNC machines.

Education

Sep 2024 - Ongoing

Master's in Artificial Intelligence & Big Data

Universidad CEU San Pablo

Best Academic Record

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024

Master's in Logistics

Universidad de Valladolid

Awarded the Michelin Prize for Best Master's Thesis in Process Organization

Sep 2017 - Jun 2022

Bachelor's in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering

Universidad de Valladolid

Industrial automation, electronics, and control systems

Featured Projects

Rotator Cuff AI Diagnosis

AI solution to detect and classify calcifications in the rotator cuff using CNNs for image analysis and ML for diagnostic classification, in collaboration with Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos.

CNNsMedical AIImage AnalysisPython

AVA (AI Virtual Assistant)

Agentic AI virtual assistant powered by RAG systems to enhance industrial data access and decision-making in factory environments.

GenAIRAGLangChainPython

Computer Vision QC

Implementation of Computer Vision solutions and poka-yoke strategies for automated quality control in production lines.

Computer VisionQuality ControlAutomation

ClearFlood G2 Industrialization

Led the industrialization of ClearFlood G2, PUR gasket sealing, and battery packer systems, streamlining production workflows.

IndustrializationAssembly LineSignify

AGV & AMR Integration

Designed, programmed, and implemented automated material flows using AGVs and AMRs for logistics optimization.

AGVAMRLogisticsAutomation

Mercedes G-Class Roof

Led the industrialization of the leather roof manufacturing process for the Mercedes G-Class at Antolin.

AutomotiveManufacturingAntolin