I am an interdisciplinary professional with a background in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management. I have over 15 years of experience in higher education, recognized for integrating technology, data analysis, and public policy into institutional improvement processes. I specialize in learning analytics, validation of assessment instruments, and designing predictive models for student retention, timely graduation, and early alert systems. I am proficient in Excel, R, SPSS, and Power BI, and I have a track record of producing technical reports that inform academic management and strategic decision-making. My research spans tuition-free higher education, the Teacher Vocation Scholarship, digital literacy and ethical use of artificial intelligence, and university models in times of systemic transformation. As a lecturer and researcher, I actively promote early-stage research training through interinstitutional networks and collaborative projects. My work blends technology, data analysis, and educational policy to advance institutional effectiveness and student success. I am committed to collaborative, evidence-based approaches that support inclusive access to education and continuous improvement across higher education institutions.

JULIO LOPEZ-NUNEZ

I am an interdisciplinary professional with a background in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management. I have over 15 years of experience in higher education, recognized for integrating technology, data analysis, and public policy into institutional improvement processes. I specialize in learning analytics, validation of assessment instruments, and designing predictive models for student retention, timely graduation, and early alert systems. I am proficient in Excel, R, SPSS, and Power BI, and I have a track record of producing technical reports that inform academic management and strategic decision-making. My research spans tuition-free higher education, the Teacher Vocation Scholarship, digital literacy and ethical use of artificial intelligence, and university models in times of systemic transformation. As a lecturer and researcher, I actively promote early-stage research training through interinstitutional networks and collaborative projects. My work blends technology, data analysis, and educational policy to advance institutional effectiveness and student success. I am committed to collaborative, evidence-based approaches that support inclusive access to education and continuous improvement across higher education institutions.

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I am an interdisciplinary professional with a background in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management. I have over 15 years of experience in higher education, recognized for integrating technology, data analysis, and public policy into institutional improvement processes. I specialize in learning analytics, validation of assessment instruments, and designing predictive models for student retention, timely graduation, and early alert systems. I am proficient in Excel, R, SPSS, and Power BI, and I have a track record of producing technical reports that inform academic management and strategic decision-making. My research spans tuition-free higher education, the Teacher Vocation Scholarship, digital literacy and ethical use of artificial intelligence, and university models in times of systemic transformation. As a lecturer and researcher, I actively promote early-stage research training through interinstitutional networks and collaborative projects.

My work blends technology, data analysis, and educational policy to advance institutional effectiveness and student success. I am committed to collaborative, evidence-based approaches that support inclusive access to education and continuous improvement across higher education institutions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Academic Vice-Rectorate Analyst at Universidad de Playa Ancha
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Design and implementation of academic monitoring systems and predictive models using Power BI to support student retention and timely graduation.
Lecturer at Universidad Tecnológica de Chile - INACAP
January 1, 2009 - November 5, 2025
Instructor in Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering programs. Courses taught: Big Data, Operations Research, Algorithm Analysis.
Academic Deputy Director and Program Head at Instituto Profesional AIEP
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Academic management, coordination of self-assessment processes, and institutional data analysis using Excel, SPSS, and R.
Commercial Manager at MACROTEC LTDA.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Digital library automation and development of client-server applications using SYBASE and SQL Server.
Sales Consultant at E-TECH SOLUTIONS, CORP
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Provided support to distributors and end clients across the Southern Cone. Developed educational markets in collaboration with Proquest Company.

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management at Universidad de Playa Ancha
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and Informatics at Universidad Francisco de Aguirre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Other