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Edison Montoya

@edisonmontoya

Data, analytics and AI leader who built Quipux’s analytics function from the ground up, turning unreliable BI reporting into decision support.

Colombia

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At BCFort, I founded and led a technology company focused on AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing and data analytics. As a service to Quipux, I built its analytics function from the ground up, transforming an unreliable BI reporting environment into an analytics-driven decision-support system.

I’ve also developed AI, blockchain and data solutions across mobility, energy, healthcare and mining, and advised organizations on emerging technology and public policy. At Universidad de Antioquia, where I’m a full-time professor, I teach AI, neural networks, blockchain, databases, high-performance computing and programming, alongside research in AI, deep learning, complex systems and energy traceability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full-time Professor

Current

Universidad de Antioquia

Feb 2017 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Teaching artificial intelligence, neural networks, blockchain, databases, high-performance computing, and programming. Research in AI, deep learning, complex systems, and energy traceability.

AI Neural Networks Blockchain Databases High Performance Computing Programming Deep Learning Complex Systems Energy Traceability

Professor

Universidad EIA

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 (9 months)

Taught AI for Business, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies at the Tech Business School.

AI Blockchain Cryptocurrency

Postdoctoral Researcher

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)

Development of a digital twin for an offshore petroleum platform.

Digital Twin Petroleum Platform

Founder & CEO

BCFort

Nov 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 1 month)

Founded and led a technology company specializing in AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, and data analytics. Delivered key projects including building Quipux's analytics function and commercializing a blockchain-based loyalty solution.

AI Blockchain Big Data Cloud Computing Data Analysis AWS IBM Google Cloud Platform NVIDIA Facial Recognition OCR Geospatial Analytics Video Analytics

Technical Advisor

Distrito de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de Medellín

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

Developed an LLM-powered technical support solution using an existing large language model, alongside data analytics projects.

Large Language Models Data Analysis

Country Manager, LATAM

Tribe

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Led the Latin American regional office of a global blockchain startup accelerator, overseeing business development, programs, operations, marketing, public relations, and investor relations. Established regional team targets and performance metrics.

Business Development Operations Marketing Public Relations Investor Relations Blockchain

Chief Technology Officer

Cornerstone Blockchain Solutions

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Led software development, AWS cloud infrastructure, and blockchain architecture for a medical-supplies traceability solution.

Software Development AWS Cloud Infrastructure Blockchain Traceability

Blockchain Lead

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Colombia

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 (5 months)

Developed strategic policy recommendations and regulatory frameworks for blockchain adoption in Colombia, following the WEF methodology.

Blockchain Policy Development Regulatory Frameworks

Artificial Intelligence Policy Consultant

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Colombia

Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 (1 month)

Solely authored recommendations to Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT) on the data-driven economy for MSMEs, and designed a workshop for representatives of Andean Community countries. Facilitated workshops for senior executives on AI-driven decision-making.

AI Policy Recommendations Workshop Facilitation