About
Accomplished Economist with a Master's degree and 10 years of progressive experience in regulatory improvement, economic reform, and public policy across Colombia and Latin America. Proven expertise in digital economy regulation, institutional strengthening, and Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA). Notably, designed and implemented an AI solution at Telefónica to optimize regulatory processes, achieving a 45% reduction in management times and enhancing response quality.
Work
Telefónica
|Regulatory Expert
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Leads regulatory improvement strategies for Telefónica across Latin America, focusing on digital economy and institutional strengthening.
Highlights
Coordinated regulatory improvement strategy for Telefónica in Latin America, identifying opportunities for deregulation and administrative simplification.
Designed and implemented an AI solution to optimize regulatory processes, reducing analysis time by 45% and strengthening institutional response quality.
Conducted Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) for digital economy projects, providing foundational analysis for dialogue with legislative and executive powers.
Represented the company before Colombian authorities and industry associations, advocating positions with robust technical-economic analysis.
Fedesarrollo
|Researcher
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Participated in a key study on liquid fuels, defining relevant markets and analyzing direct control regimes.
Highlights
Contributed to a study funded by the Colombian Petroleum Association on wholesale margins for liquid fuels.
Defined relevant markets and analyzed the direct control regime for wholesale margins, informing policy recommendations.
Departamento Nacional de Planeación (DNP)
|Economic Advisor, Digital Development Directorate
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Provided technical and analytical support for public policy design and regulation, strengthening government institutional capacity.
Highlights
Provided technical and analytical assistance for the design of public policies and regulation, contributing to the institutional strengthening of the government.
Developed econometric and prospective knowledge products that served as the basis for investment recommendations in CONPES documents.
Fedesarrollo
|Researcher
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Supported a project on economic royalties for strategic mining areas and developed financial models.
Highlights
Supported a project for the National Mining Agency on economic royalties in strategic coal mining areas.
Developed 20-year projections for international thermal coal prices, informing long-term strategic planning.
Created a financial model for a typical thermal coal plant and the Prodeco mine, aiding investment analysis.
Telefónica
|Regulation Coordinator
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Coordinated regulatory and public policy projects, providing economic advisory to senior management.
Highlights
Developed economic impact studies on regulatory initiatives within the ICT sector, informing strategic decisions.
Provided economic and public affairs advisory to the company's senior management, influencing high-level strategy.
Coordinated regulatory and public policy projects with key entities including CRC, Ministry of ICT, DNP, and the Congress of the Republic.
Managed Telefónica's industry association positions within Asomovil, Andesco, and ANDI, ensuring alignment and advocacy.
Telefónica
|Public Affairs Professional
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Developed economic studies for sustainability and coordinated public policy strategy, mapping government initiatives.
Highlights
Developed economic studies on sustainability to support corporate strategy and long-term planning.
Coordinated public policy strategy, mapping government initiatives and their impact on the company.
Designed and implemented the company's public positioning plan, enhancing brand reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborated on technical assistance and Big Data projects with multilateral entities such as the IDB, UNICEF, and Universidad del Rosario.
Movistar Colombia
|Economics Intern
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Summary
Performed economic analysis for ICT regulatory projects and developed financial models.
Highlights
Conducted economic analysis for ICT sector regulatory projects, contributing to informed decision-making.
Developed a financial model to evaluate the effects of regulatory changes on ANTV interventions.
Volunteer
Fundación Telefónica
|Volunteer
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Summary
Participates in corporate volunteering initiatives focused on digital education and closing social gaps in vulnerable communities.
Highlights
Engaged in corporate volunteering initiatives promoting digital education and bridging social divides in vulnerable communities, fostering social inclusion.
Education
Universidad de los Andes
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Master of Arts
Economics
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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Bachelor of Arts
Economics
Publications
Effect of broadband on added value in Colombian municipalities.
Published by
CEDE Document, Universidad de los Andes
Summary
Authored a document analyzing the impact of broadband on economic added value across municipalities in Colombia.
Determinants for telecommunications investment in Latin America.
Published by
Centro de Estudios de Telecomunicaciones de América Latina
Summary
Published research on the key determinants influencing telecommunications investment trends in Latin America.
Contribution of information technology initiatives in organizations: a literature review.
Published by
Innovar Journal
Summary
Co-authored a literature review examining the contribution of information technology initiatives within organizations.
Violence and poverty in Colombia: departmental incidence analysis.
Published by
Econógrafos
Summary
Co-authored an analysis of the incidence of violence and poverty at the departmental level in Colombia.
Languages
Spanish
English
Skills
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Intelligence, Public Policy, Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), Deregulation, Administrative Simplification, Government Relations, Policy Briefs, Position Paper Writing.
Economic Analysis
Econometrics, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Definition, Pricing Projections, Economic Impact Studies, Data Analysis.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Solution Development, Process Optimization, AI Implementation.
Project Management
Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Communication & Advocacy
Communication, Technical-Economic Analysis, Advocacy, Institutional Strengthening.
Industry Knowledge
Digital Economy, Telecommunications (ICT), Mining Sector, Fuel Distribution.