Rafael Felipe Valdez Laguado

Rafael Felipe Valdez Laguado

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Director TIC | Data Scientist
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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  • TransMilenio
    Director de TIC
    TransMilenio
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 10 months)
    Led the digital transformation strategy and technology integration for the Integrated Public Transportation System, ensuring the quality, availability, and continuity of information across all operational and business platforms.

    Directed high-impact business intelligence and technology modernization projects: TransMiPass, digital top-ups (web and NFC), EMV payment pilots, account-based fare collection solutions, and satellite connectivity (Starlink) to strengthen operational resilience.

    Drove the adoption of data-driven solutions for the Control Center and the Fleet Management System (FMS), improving traceability and information integration across platforms.

    Led the development and launch of the new TransMiA
  • TransMilenio
    Asesor Subgerencia Económica - Senior Data Scientist verified_user Verified experience
    TransMilenio
    Feb 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)
    Designed analytical and predictive models for demand and fare evasion using Machine Learning and time series analysis, generating strategic insights for commercial and operational decision-making.

    Developed anomalous usage detection algorithms and statistical reports that strengthened control and business intelligence over SITP fare collection.

    Supported Data Warehouse management and the structuring of tenders, ensuring the integration and quality of information across sources.

    Provided technical advisory support in monitoring the fare collection contract, coordinating transportation-related statistical processes and models.

    Documented ETL processes, data integration workflows, and technical speci
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    Líder Estadístico
    OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos
    Feb 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years 1 month)
    Coordinated statistical processes and information analysis for the National Literacy Program, including the preparation of procurement documents and prospective research to design programs based on regional vocational focus.
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    Líder Estadístico
    ESMIC - Escuela Militar de Cadetes "General José María Córdova"
    Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 (5 years 2 months)
    Designed predictive models for dropout and academic performance; coordinated statistical processes for institutional and program accreditation, faculty evaluation, and graduate tracking.
  • ETB - Empresa de Teléfonos de Bogotá
    Gerente de Proyectos
    ETB - Empresa de Teléfonos de Bogotá
    Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year 2 months)
    Coordinated nine business lines for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs account, implementing services under the ITIL methodology.
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    Gerente de Proyectos
    INVESPRO CONSULTORES
    Feb 2011 - Feb 2013 (2 years 1 month)
    Coordinated statistical processes and quantitative studies, as well as qualitative and quantitative social research using an ethnographic approach.
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    Líder Centro Nacional de Datos
    MINISTERIO DE DEFENSA NACIONAL.
    Jan 2008 - Feb 2011 (3 years 2 months)
    Coordinated the statistical process for official figures and the Single Victims' Registry, preparing periodic statistical reports to support decision-making.
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    Asesor de servico
    Une-Epm Telecomunicaciones
    Jun 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year 1 month)
    Second-level response to network requirements.
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  • Universidad de los Andes Colombia
    Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica para la Toma de Decisiones
    Universidad de los Andes Colombia
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years)
  • UNIVERSIDAD DISTRITAL FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE CALDAS
    Especialista en Sistemas de Información
    UNIVERSIDAD DISTRITAL FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE CALDAS
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (1 year)
  • Universidad Surcolombiana
    Ingeniero Electrónico
    Universidad Surcolombiana
    Jan 2001 - Jul 2006 (5 years 7 months)
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  • Mákina Editorial
    Predicción de lectura
    Mákina Editorial
    May 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)
    Analytical models for reading and purchase recommendations; reading level classification algorithm.
  • Escuela Colombiana de Rehabilitación
    Identificación de insights
    Escuela Colombiana de Rehabilitación
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
    Identification of insights and predictive model for marketing and student enrollment.
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Matrices origen-destino
    Universidad de los Andes
    Jun 2021
    Development of origin-destination matrices using open-source tools and mobile phone data.
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Predicción de accidentes
    Universidad de los Andes
    Jun 2018
    Prediction of traffic accidents in Bogotá.