
Alex Imbaquingo
@aleximbaquingo
UX researcher at BIVEC applying mixed methods and behavioral data to diagnose operational friction and improve digital workflows.
What I'm looking for
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
Contribute to user research and usability research in alignment with The Tor Project’s research guidelines.
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.
Contribuyo al equipo de UXR de Oppia en investigación de usabilidad, análisis de feedback de usuarios y evaluación de la experiencia de aprendizaje.
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
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.
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales
Specialization, Policy Analysis, Network Analysis and Big Data
2026 - 2027
Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology
2025 - 2026
Mención: Intervención en Emergencias y Desastres
Instituto Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales-ILCS
Diplomado en Diseño, Monitoreo y Evaluación de Proyectos Sociales
Mar 2026
Netzun
Programa Especializado en SQL
Jun 2026
Escuela Superior de Administración Pública
Diplomado en Políticas Públicas
Dec 2025
Fundación Carlos Slim
Diplomado Técnico en Big Data
Dec 2025
Escuela Superior de Administración Pública
Diplomado en Ciencia de Datos Ciudadanos
Dec 2025
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
PM4NGOs
Certificación Profesional ® en Monitoreo, Evaluación, Rendición de Cuentas y Aprendizaje (MEAL DPro)
Sep 2025
Microsoft
Preparación de Datos para el Análisis con Microsoft Excel
Nov 2025
Fundamentos de los Datos
Oct 2025
Universidad Técnica del Norte
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
2017 - 2022
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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