CV
Professional Profile
MSc Social Research Methods at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science and Government for the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Research Assistant at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Researcher for the Observatorio de Reformas Políticas en América Latina. Ex-editor-in-chief of the academic journals “Politai” and “Elecciones”. Proven track record in quantitative research, data science, web scraping, and data visualisation in Excel, R and SPSS.
Education & Qualifications
09/2022 – 09/2023 MSc Social Research Methods
Department of Methodology
The London School of Economics and Political Science
England
03/2012 – 12/2017 Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science and Government
Department of Social Science
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Peru
01/2017 – 07/2017 Academic exchange
Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences
University Hradec Kralove
Czech Republic
03/2012 - 12/2012 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
High-Performance School of Peru
Peru
Certificates & Courses
08/2023 Large Language Models
Workshop
University of Oxford – Nuffield College
07/2023 Data Visualisation and Bayesian Modelling
Summer School in Research Methods and Techniques
European Consortium for Political Research
Online courses
08/2021 – 12/2021 Certificate in Elections, Political Representation, and Electoral Governance
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Specialisation Course
México
04/2018 – 08/2018 Data Science
Harvard University
Online courses
06/2015 – 07/2015 Introductory course in R and QCA
Latin American Association of Political Science
Perú
Languages
Spanish: native language.
English: IELTS 8.0.
French: intermediate.
Career Summary
02/2023 – Present Research Assistant
Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
The London School of Economics and Political Science
United Kingdom
- Developed data analysis using APIs and created 32 comprehensive reports regarding the UK care policy.
- Implemented R for data visualisation, resulting in the creation of 32 reports in HTML.
- Developed comprehensive databases to compile and analyse socioeconomic variables and care policy statuses of UK local authorities and regions.
11/2020 – Present Researcher
Observatorio de Reformas Políticas en América Latina
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico
- Collected quantitative and qualitative information on political reforms in Peru through an evaluation of electoral legislation.
- Proposed research designs and conducted studies on electoral reforms.
- Served as an editorial assistant for the electronic publication of the Blog #ObservatorioReformas, in collaboration with Voz y Voto.
08/2023 – 12/2024 Research Assistant
The mis(uses) of artificial intelligence in public policy
International School for Government - King’s College London
United Kingdom
- Conducted an extensive literature review on the application of AI in public policy, analysing over 50 academic papers, reports, and articles.
- Developed a comprehensive database of 40 cases documenting AI utilisation by public authorities, incorporating data from news sources, governmental reports, and other secondary materials.
05/2022 – 06/2022 Technical Secretary
2022 Participatory Budget Consultation of Mexico City
Electoral Institute of Mexico City
Mexico
- Conducted visits to and evaluated the performance of three polling places.
- Coordinated a team of twelve electoral specialists.
- Produced a comprehensive report on the elections, including recommendations for improving procedures, and delivered a presentation on the findings.
04/2019 – 03/2020 Researcher
10/2020 – 09/2022 Electoral Documentation and Investigation Subdivision
National Office of Electoral Processes
Peru
- Conducted extensive research that resulted in the publication of two books per year on electoral studies.
- Utilised R to contrast quantitative and qualitative data in order to evaluate electoral policies.
- Organised and participated in panels and events to present and discuss the findings of the books and other publications.
01/2019 – 03/2019 Member of the Technical Secretariat
High-Level Commission for Political Reform
Presidential Office
Peru
- Conducted extensive research on political and electoral information, utilising various sources such as databases, reports, legislation, and books.
- Analysed data and created statistical tables, indicators, and data visualisations using R and Excel.
- Coordinated meetings with specialists, governmental institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
- Co-authored documents proposing electoral policies and reforms.
04/2018 – 12/2018 Junior Political Analyst
Electoral Process Operations Center
National Jury of Elections
Peru
- Headed a team of 4 individuals responsible for updating, maintaining, and generating content for INFOgob: Observatory for Governance.
- Developed research proposals in electoral studies, utilising both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Collaborated on the creation of reports on electoral politics, drawing from both quantitative and qualitative data.
10/2017 – 12/2017 Research Assistant
Innovation for Development
Ministry of Education of Peru
Peru
- Conducted surveys and interviews to gather information from students, principals, teachers, and parents at 12 rural educational institutions.
- Utilised R and Excel to organise this information into tables and graphs.
- Collaborated on the drafting of a final report on rural education policy in Peru and presented the findings to four key stakeholders.
Editorial Experience
10/2020 – 09/2022 Editor-in-chief of Elecciones
Electoral Documentation and Investigation Subdivision
National Office of Electoral Processes
Peru
- Led a team of five members in the Publications Committee, ensuring an efficient editorial process.
- Served as Editor-in-Chief for three consecutive editions (21, 22, and 23) of the journal Elecciones.
- Developed and maintained the journal’s website, managing its content and overseeing its day-to-day operations.
- Successfully indexed Elecciones into 18 databases and platforms, contributing to its increased visibility and impact in the academic community.
01/2015 – 12/2015 Editor-in-chief of Politai
Faculty of Social Science
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Peru
- Led a team of five as head of the Editorial Committee, and delegated responsibilities throughout the editorial process.
- Served as Editor-in-Chief for two editions of Politai: Revista de Ciencia Política, “Subnational Politics” and “Illegality and Informality in Latin America”.
- Indexed Politai: Revista de Ciencia Política on Latindex and Dialnet catalogues.
Awards, Grants & Recognitions
2023 Oxford LLMS Workshop travel grant
Selected for a travel grant and registration to attend the Large Language Models Workshop organized by the University of Oxford.
2022 Recipient of the Beca Generación Bicentenario Scholarship
Awarded to 150 outstanding postgraduate students from across Peru, the scholarship fully covers all academic and ordinary expenses to support higher education.
2021 Awarded LASA2022 Travel Grant
Selected for a $500 travel grant and registration to attend the XL International Congress of the Latin American Studies Association, based on proposal quality.
2018 Second Place in Best Thesis Competition 2018
Recognised for outstanding achievement among thesis submitted to the Faculty of Social Sciences.
2016 Recipient of Scholarship for Academic Exchange at University Hradec Kralove
Awarded by the Czech Ministry of Education to only two students from Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, the scholarship covers all expenses for education and basic needs during the residency at the Faculty of Philosophy in the Czech Republic.
2015-2018 Awardee of the Solidarity Academic Encouragement Scholarships (BEAS)
Granted to only 16 students, this full coverage scholarship supports undergraduate studies including enrolment, pension, and academic procedures.
2010-2012 Recipient of the Colegio Mayor Secundario Presidente del Perú Scholarship
Selected as one of the top 300 Peruvian students during the last three years of secondary education to attend the Colegio Mayor Secundario Presidente del Perú, this scholarship covers all educational costs including full payment of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.