Jose Villanueva, born in La Paz, Bolivia, with Cuban roots, made a pivotal move to Miami in 2013. He holds degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from UCF (B.S. '20) and NC State (M.S. '23). Jose's diverse career spans roles at Siemens Gamesa, Tesla, Nike, and now IBM as a Data & AI Technical Specialist. A member of SHPE since 2018, he passionately embraces cultural exchange, evident in his love for travel and soccer. With over 170K social media followers, Jose shares his journey as a Hispanic immigrant, enriching perspectives globally.