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Alex Imbaquingo

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UX researcher at BIVEC applying mixed methods and behavioral data to diagnose operational friction and improve digital workflows.

Ecuador
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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in collaborating on research, product analytics, or sociotechnical evaluation projects.

At BIVEC, I develop applied research at the intersection of human behavior, organizational network analysis, and system telemetry. I created diagnostic frameworks for operational friction and cognitive load, and coordinate field researchers across Ecuador.

At Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano, I designed and deployed a civic tech tool that automated monthly compliance reporting using GPS-tagged EXIF metadata. The tool reduced manual reporting work for field staff.

My UX research includes the Qhatu POS case study, where I examined operational friction in microbusinesses and explored offline-first workflows. I also contribute to user and usability research at The Tor Project and Oppia Foundation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

The Tor Project logoTP
Current

Community User Research Contributor

Sep 2026 - Present (1 month)

Contribute to user research and usability research in alignment with The Tor Project’s research guidelines.

Extern logoEX
Current

Consumer Behavior & Insights • Health-Ade

Sep 2026 - Present (1 month)

Participación en un proyecto de investigación de consumidores para Health-Ade / Generous Brands, enfocado en encuestas, análisis de datos, benchmarking competitivo e identificación de patrones de comportamiento del consumidor.

Oppia Foundation logoOF
Current

UX Research Contributor

Sep 2026 - Present (1 month)

Contribuyo al equipo de UXR de Oppia en investigación de usabilidad, análisis de feedback de usuarios y evaluación de la experiencia de aprendizaje.

BIVEC logoBI
Current

Founder & Lead Researcher

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Lead researcher and systems architect at BIVEC (originated as an applied research initiative in 2020, formalized in 2026 into a Sociotechnical Systems & Behavioral Analytics lab).

• Lead applied research at the intersection of human behavior, organizational network analysis (ONA), and system telemetry.
• Developed diagnostic frameworks for operational friction and cognitive load assessment in dis

BIVEC logoBI
Current

Fundador & Director de Investigación

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Arquitecto del Marco Metodológico BIVEC© de Ingeniería de Sistemas Humanos.

• Dirección del centro analítico central, desarrollo del algoritmo DCS y telemetría de fricción operativa.
• Liderazgo de la Red Descentralizada de Fellows de Campo en Ecuador.
• Aplicación de Big Data, análisis de redes complejas (ONA) y ciencias del comportamiento a la eficiencia en PYMEs.

Scale AI logoSA

AI Data & Model Evaluation

Sep 2026 - Sep 2026 (0 months)

Auditoría de calidad y consistencia semántica en datasets multimodales de voz y lenguaje natural en español, optimizando la precisión de modelos de reconocimiento del habla (Speech-to-Text) y sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial conversacional (proyecto Aether ML).

Telexperi logoTE

Operations & Data Monitoring Analyst (Back Office / WFM)

Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (1 month)

Led real-time monitoring of data workflows and Workforce Management (WFM) to ensure operational efficiency for regional back-office operations (Ecuador and Peru).

• Applied behavioral data models and business intelligence pipelines in Power BI to monitor and automate critical operational KPIs (SLA, Average Handle Time).
• Mitigated service delivery bottlenecks and optimized resource allocation in

Children International logoCI

Field Officer – Data Monitoring & Regional Operations

Dec 2025 - May 2026 (5 months)

Managed field operations, data integrity, and program delivery for a portfolio of 600+ active beneficiaries.

• Supervised and coordinated field logistics and volunteer teams (20+ field volunteers) across community service points (PPS).
• Conducted field data collection, quality assurance, and impact reporting (RELAP framework), ensuring compliance with international Child Safeguarding protocols.

Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano logoMH

Community Operations Specialist – Monitoring & Civic Tech

Jun 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Managed field casework and operations for public social programs across rural communities in Sucumbíos, coordinating with public healthcare and local government networks.

• Independently designed and deployed a Civic Tech web tool (ETL pipeline) that automated monthly technical compliance reporting through GPS-tagged EXIF metadata extraction, drastically reducing manual paperwork latency for fiel

Decentralized Autonomous Government of El Playón de San Francisco logoDF

MEAL Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)

May 2023 - Mar 2024 (10 months)

Led the design and execution of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) architectures for local social investment and infrastructure projects. Designed data tracking indicators and institutional reporting frameworks for local governance.

Municipal Government of Sucumbíos Canton logoMC

Social Programs & Evaluation Specialist

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (8 months)

Coordinated municipal programs for senior citizens, designing interventions to strengthen cognitive health and community inclusion. Produced data-informed monitoring reports to support executive decision-making and municipal resource planning.

Ministerio de Educación, Ecuador logoME

Behavioral Strategies & Wellbeing Consultant

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Designed and implemented behavioral frameworks and socio-emotional learning protocols at Escuela Venezuela No. 52. Optimized student engagement through interactive dynamics and quantitative behavioral tracking (180 certified hours).

Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society | In affiliatio logoMA

Provincial Digital Project Lead (Amazon Region)

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Directed regional operational logistics and digital literacy programs across Sucumbíos Province, managing a distributed instructional team and coordinating with 19 rural Digital Community Centers (Puntos Digitales). Impacted 130+ youth across 7 rural cantons.

Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Parroquial Rural El Playón de San Fr logoGF

Community Development Project Lead & Consultant

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Planned and directed community development initiatives across 5 rural communities. Facilitated participatory behavioral workshops and social integration activities, reaching 450+ direct beneficiaries (350 children/adolescents and 110 adults).

Ministerio de Educación, Ecuador logoME

Educational Assessment & Diagnostics Specialist

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Led the psychopedagogical support department at Escuela Adolfo Jurado González (240 hours). Conducted psychometric assessments to identify cognitive and learning barriers, coordinating with multidisciplinary faculty to implement data-backed accommodations.

Ministerio de Educación, Ecuador logoME

Educational Innovation & Inclusion Project Lead

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)

Directed a 360-hour project focused on inclusive pedagogical strategies at Escuela Quito No. 6. Integrated digital learning tools to improve retention rates, student experience, and classroom engagement.

Previntec Seguridad Industrial Ecuador logoPE

Digital Strategy & UX Consultant

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)

Conducted UX and SEO research for B2B competitive positioning. Analyzed customer journeys and optimized information architecture to reduce cognitive friction in digital touchpoints and improve conversion rates.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FS

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales

Specialization, Policy Analysis, Network Analysis and Big Data

2026 - 2027

UM

Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology

2025 - 2026

Mención: Intervención en Emergencias y Desastres

IS

Instituto Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales-ILCS

Diplomado en Diseño, Monitoreo y Evaluación de Proyectos Sociales

Mar 2026

NE

Netzun

Programa Especializado en SQL

Jun 2026

EP

Escuela Superior de Administración Pública

Diplomado en Políticas Públicas

Dec 2025

FS

Fundación Carlos Slim

Diplomado Técnico en Big Data

Dec 2025

EP

Escuela Superior de Administración Pública

Diplomado en Ciencia de Datos Ciudadanos

Dec 2025

CE

CIESIORG EIRL | Centro Internacional de Estudios Interdisciplinarios Ciesi.org EIRL

Diplomado en Diseño y Aplicación de Sistemas de Monitoreo y Evaluación para Proyectos Sociales y de

Dec 2025

PM

PM4NGOs

Certificación Profesional ® en Monitoreo, Evaluación, Rendición de Cuentas y Aprendizaje (MEAL DPro)

Sep 2025

MI

Microsoft

Preparación de Datos para el Análisis con Microsoft Excel

Nov 2025

GO

Google

Fundamentos de los Datos

Oct 2025

UN

Universidad Técnica del Norte

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

2017 - 2022

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