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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC)Director
Jan. 2025Panama City, Panamá, PanamaAs Director General of INEC, I lead Panama’s official national statistics office, steering the institution’s transformation into the country’s central data hub. My role involves driving the modernization of statistical systems, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that the information we produce is reliable, timely, and accessible. I oversee the full life cycle of national data production — from survey design to data dissemination — ensuring compliance with international standards and alignment with Panama’s development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key focus of my leadership has been the digitalization of statistical operations, from census mapping with geographic information systems to modern, API-ready dissemination platforms. Key Responsibilities:
Lead the strategic direction and institutional strengthening of INEC.
Manage national censuses and major surveys, including:
-Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda
-Censos Económicos
-Censo Agropecuario
-Encuesta de Propósitos Múltiples (EPM)
-Encuesta de Mercado Laboral (EML)
-Encuesta de Ingresos y Gastos de los Hogares (EIGH) Supervise core departments:
-Cartography and GIS (mapping, area segmentation, spatial analysis)
-Demographic Statistics (population, births, deaths, migration)
-Socioeconomic Statistics (poverty, gender, education, health, inequality)
-Economic Statistics (GDP, labor market, inflation, trade) Key Indicators Under My Oversight:
-GDP and national accounts
-Unemployment and underemployment rates
-Poverty and inequality measures
-Gender equality indicators
-Health and education access metrics Partnerships & International Collaboration:
I represent Panama in strategic partnerships with global institutions, including:
-United Nations, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF
-World Bank
-International Monetary Fund (IMF)
-ECLAC (CEPAL)
-Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
BrandFactorsCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / FOUNDER
Sep. 2009PanamaLead a data-driven enterprise specializing in the strategic implementation of AI tools to enhance business operations and drive innovation. Our expertise lies in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to develop tailored solutions that optimize processes, boost productivity, and deliver measurable results. By developing and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies, we empower businesses to unlock their full potential, navigate complex challenges, and achieve sustainable growth in today's competitive landscape. Key Projects • Large Language Model (LLM): Developed LLMs tailored for Legal Firms and Insurance Brokers with custom knowledge base to streamline information retrieval and automate routine actions. • Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Automation of legal documents to extract data the same way as on official files and avoid human errors in data entry. • Computer Vision: Created an innovative software solution that recognized participants as they passed by and displayed their LinkedIn profiles, enhancing networking opportunities at the event. • Web Scraper: Designed and deployed web scrapers for various websites, with a focus on social media platforms, to conduct market research and gather valuable insights for business and presidential campaigns. • Sentiment Analysis: On comments, reviews, emails, and other customer interactions from social media, e-commerce platforms, and customer support channels to better understand consumer perspectives and tailor offerings to their preferences. • Document Automation: Implemented document automation solutions for generating templates from CRM data or forms in the banking, legal, and insurance industries, significantly reducing manual effort and improving accuracy. • Process Mining: This project utilized process mining techniques to identify bottlenecks that were hindering operational efficiency and uncover instances of human misconduct exploiting payment terms for personal gain.
Energy Solutions ArenaNuclear Project Engineer & Site Manager
Nov. 2005 - Aug. 2007Columbia, South Carolina AreaOversaw engineering on-site project management. Spearheaded client meetings to discuss structural, radioactive, and safety risks. Directed 50+ reports from two different countries, speaking two other languages and abiding by two different sets of work safety and nuclear regulations. · Ensured Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Nuclear Safety Council (Spanish NRC, Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear) compliance and managed four different sets of regulation by respecting the difference in international processes and learning, navigating, and abiding by the areas in which these regulations overlapped
· Employed processing equipment including a compact dryer, back flushable filter, and reverse osmosis systems to streamline solutions
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