Santiago Gomez

Santiago Gomez

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Product & Growth | Leveraging Technology to Create Positive Change
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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    Consultant
    UP Media
    Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    Up Media empowers businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs by providing cutting-edge insights, strategies, and innovations in AI and digital marketing. The company enables its clients to strategically harness AI technology for digital transformation, ensuring they maintain a competitive edge and relevance in their industries.
  • Plastic Bank
    Product Manager
    Plastic Bank
    May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 9 months)
    The Plastic Bank is a pioneering social fintech headquartered in Canada, with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, and Cameroon. Dedicated to transforming plastic waste into a valuable currency, The Plastic Bank empowers communities worldwide by providing income and essential resources. Through its innovative approach, the organization not only addresses global poverty but also prevents plastic pollution in oceans and waterways. The Plastic Bank utilizes Blockchain technology to deliver a globally scalable social impact. This technology promotes transparency and traceability in the organization's operations, reinforcing its commitment to ethical supply chains and environmental sustainability. With a significa
  • Plastic Bank
    App User Experience and Adoption Manager
    Plastic Bank
    Oct 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)
    As the App User Experience and Adoption Manager at Plastic Bank, I led initiatives to localize, optimize, and manage the operational deployment of the Plastic Bank App across five countries. Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders and departments, I ensured the successful adoption of the app through effective communication and strategic planning. I was responsible for creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to enhance user experience and facilitate design decisions based on extensive user research, personas, journey maps, and user flows. By gathering and analyzing user feedback, I provided actionable insights to continually improve the app. Additionally, I developed comprehensive adoption strategies for new product features,
  • Isobar
    UX Designer
    Isobar
    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 1 month)
    Isobar, dentsu’s global creative agency, specializes in Strategy and Innovation, Product and Experience, Brand Design & Systems, and Comms & Content. It crafts distinctive brands and innovative experiences at the intersection of creativity and design, ensuring brands deliver on their promises to customers, employees, and communities. Role Summary: As a UX Designer, I led and contributed to over 20 projects spanning Retail, Banking, Healthcare, Government, Education, Entertainment, and Energy sectors. My focus was on creating wireframes, mockups, and journey maps to enhance project efficiency and clarity, ensuring client satisfaction. I conducted extensive user testing, usability studies, and research to uncover user needs and pain point
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    Digital Marketing Manager / Co- Founder
    Upland Studios
    Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 1 month)
    Upland Studios specializes in developing and commercializing digital apps tailored to support children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety Disorders. Operating in Latin America, a region marked by significant educational challenges, despite the growing prevalence of mobile devices, there remains a pressing need to leverage technology effectively for the benefit of children with disabilities. The company received multiple awards, including recognition from government bodies, Bavaria, and Partners of the Americas; distinction at the Creative Business Cup in Denmark; and accolades in the social category from EAFIT University. These achievements underscore Upland Studios' commitment to innovation and its impactful contribution
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    Customer Service / Founder
    Mundo de las marcas
    Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 (9 months)
    At Mundo de las Marcas, I was responsible for leading a luxury clothing store focused on offering our customers the highest quality products. My duties included selecting merchandise based on market trends, managing e-commerce and social media platforms, overseeing order placement and tracking within the United States, maintaining optimal inventory levels, processing customer orders, scheduling deliveries, and engaging with customers through social networks to address inquiries and concerns.
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    Digital Marketing Manager / Co-founder
    My mall
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (1 year)
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  • University of Alberta
    Software Product Management Specialization, Information Technology
    University of Alberta
    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (4 months)
  • Greystone College
    Diploma in International Business Management, International Business
    Greystone College
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (2 years)
  • Universidad Eafit
    Marketing Professional
    Universidad Eafit
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2015 (6 years)
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    Finalist Apps.co
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    Finalist Campus Party
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    Third Position - Entrepreneurship contest Eafit University / Social Category
  • EAFIT
    Tic-Tac Marketing competition Eafit
    EAFIT
    Winner 3 times with the best digital marketing plan
  • Alcaldía de Medellín
    Winner entrepreneurship contest "Capital Semilla"
    Alcaldía de Medellín
    Nico App one of the eight most innovative ideas in the contest.
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    Winner Bavaria Start-Up contest " Destapa tu futuro" - Dream Team Category
    Bavaria Foundation
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    Best digital project
    UDM
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    Finalist - Creative Business Cup Denmark
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    EXPLORING THE WORLD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Introductory Guide
    Up Media Books
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    Systemic archetypes used to develop an interactive software: A children with moderated autism case
    IEEE Portugal