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Business, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Product design, Spanish, Web design
Interested in:
Brainstorming, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding engineers, Finding team mates, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Todopuebla is the most visited local website in Mexico. It serves two users: local consumers (concerts, movie listings, social events and news) and advertisers (with a turnkey solution: SEO, website, banners, visitor statistics) in a very usable site
Startup type: Sole Proprietor
Status: Active
Stage: Profitable
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Axitia – Inteligencia en Internet (www.axitia.com), Puebla, Pue. MX
Vice-president of Marketing and Product Development
Time period:
April 2001 - April 2002
Description:
Responsible for the entire cycle of productization of new and existing software applications. Creator of three new applications currently in use at various levels of Mexican Government and Industry: Modular Portal, Government Portal and System to Handle Citizen Requests. Coordinator of strategic planning and marketing, and software factory supervisor.
Employer:
Information and Communication System for the State Government, Puebla, Pue. MX
Position:
General Director (youngest in State’s history)
Time period:
February 1999 - March 2001
Description:
Responsible for the administration, operation and growth strategy of the System. Created the first comprehensive user-friendly State-Government Internet Portal in Latin America (it won the 1st place in the iBest contest under the Government category). Designed, in conjunction with education experts from UDLA, a statewide education project with the aid of IT tools.
Employer:
McKinsey & Company, Mexico City. MX
Position:
Associate consultant
Time period:
September 1998 - January 1999
Description:
Designed and prioritized a portfolio of possible projects for the incoming government administration of the State of Puebla. Estimated projects’ cost to obtain funding from different federal government agencies. Involved in the design of regional development and industrial policies for the State Government.
Employer:
Sage Networks, Cambridge, MA. US
Position:
Marketing consultant
Time period:
March 1998 - May 1998
Description:
Performed extensive market research for a web hosting and ISP firm. Conducted a comprehensive benchmark report of ISP offerings. Designed company offerings. Analyzed future industry trends to suggest a market position for the firm.
Employer:
McKinsey & Company, Mexico City. MX
Position:
Summer associate
Time period:
June 1997 - August 1997
Description:
Worked as a summer associate in the operation strategy for the second largest airline company in Mexico, and the implementation of the development project for the State of Puebla.
Employer:
Universidad de las Americas, UDLA, Puebla, Pue. MX
Position:
Professor
Time period:
June 1996 - August 1996
Description:
Worked as a professor organizing the first “Udla.70 Robot Contest.” Designed the contest, established contact with industry for donations, and trained professors to implement the competition.
Employer:
III International Conference of Mexican Students Studying Abroad, Cambridge, MA. US
Position:
Event organizer
Time period:
March 1996 - May 1996
Description:
Conference brought together more than 300 Mexican students and representatives from educational, government and private institutions. Nobel Laureate Mario Molina was the main speaker at the plenary session.
Employer:
MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Cambridge, MA. US
Position:
Work experience
Time period:
June 1995 - August 1995
Description:
Worked with micro robotic ants. Redesigned the ant mandibles and developed miniature moving antennas using muscle wire. Built different ant mazes, and taught students to program the ants.
Employer:
MIT Solar Car Club, Cambridge, MA. US
Position:
Team member
Time period:
December 1994 - July 1995
Description:
Helped in the design, development, and racing of the resulting 1995 National Champion Solar Car. Designed a removable-hatch and solar panel attachments, and implemented a strategy to win the race.
Employer:
LeaderShape Institute, Champaign, IL. US
Position:
Work experience
Time period:
June 1994 - August 1994
Description:
Represented MIT in a weeklong leadership experience with other students from top engineering schools. Worked on leadership integrity, vision, results and team interaction.
Employer:
Universidad de las Americas, UDLA, Puebla, Pue. MX
Position:
Professor
Time period:
August 2002
Description:
Knowledge Management, MIS I and MIS II professor for graduate and undergraduate students in the International Business and Business Administration programs.
EDUCATION
University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Time period:
1996 - 1998
Degree:
Mechanical Engineering, MSc
University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Time period:
1996
Degree:
Mechanical Engineering, BSc
INFORMATION
Hobbies:
Raised in Puebla, Mexico. Active in technology oriented, educational, ecological, political and cultural activities. Promoter of Mexican social, cultural and educational activities. Avid reader of innovation topics, best management practices, future technology developments, and ecological themes. Practice mountain biking, swimming and water skiing. Avid traveler, familiarity with different cultures throughout the world.
Awards:
• Conference Speaker on Leadership, Creativity, Usability, Knowledge Management, e-Commerce, Process Reengineering, Modern Education in Engineering Schools and e-Learning at various universities such as Universidad de las Americas, Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, BUAP, UPAEP, ITESM Monterrey, ITESM Leon, IAPEP.
• Member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma Engineering Honor Societies
• Service Recognition Award by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Gov. Weld
• Certificate of Recognition by the City of Boston and Mayor Menino
• President, Vice-president, Mexican Student Association at MIT
• Second Place in Mexican Math Olympics
• Honorary Citizen of Oak Ridge, TN and Chino, CO
Recipient Soderberg Thesis Prize for outstanding advanced Bachelor’s thesis, and William L. Stewart, Jr. Award for outstanding contributions to extracurricular activities and events.
Todopuebla is the most visited local website in Mexico. It serves two users: local consumers (concerts, movie listings, social events and news) and advertisers (with a turnkey solution: SEO, website, banners, visitor statistics) in a very usable site
LocalPrice.com is an online local search company that provides users with pricing and service offering comparisons of locally provided services, e.g. Lasik surgeons, limo companies, locksmiths, etc.
LocalPrice launched a proof-of-concept site 4/08
A local's guide to authentic regional getaways, activities, and events that are fun, accessible, and affordable. Our ultimate goal: to convince you to âLive every weekend like itâs a vacation!"
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