Summary
Cristian Benalcázar is a senior data analyst with 11 years of experience building data-driven solutions across banking, telecom, logistics, and public procurement, specializing in BI, big data, automation, and statistical modeling. At Banco Pichincha he designs integrated data capture and reporting systems (R/Shiny, Python, Azure) supporting product development and OKR tracking, while earlier roles delivered predictive segmentation and risk-monitoring platforms that automated decision workflows. He combines strong domain knowledge in finance and procurement with hands-on skills in web scraping, satellite-based geographic analysis, and deployment to cloud and institutional databases. A founding member of Ecuador’s R Users Group and a continuous learner with advanced degrees and multiple technical diplomas, he brings both community leadership and deep technical craft. Notably, he pairs automated reproducible reporting (LaTeX/Markdown) with interactive apps to turn complex analytics into operational tools for diverse stakeholders.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Advanced Specialist in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Management, Accounting and Finance, Advanced Specialist in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Management, Accounting and Finance at Andean University Simón Bolívar, Ecuador
Master's in Information Systems, specialization in Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics, Data processing, Suma Cum Laude, Master's in Information Systems, specialization in Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics, Data processing, Suma Cum Laude at National Polytechnic School
Technical Diploma in Big Data, Data Modeling and Storage / Database Management, Technical Diploma in Big Data, Data Modeling and Storage / Database Management at Carlos Slim Foundation
Technical Diploma in Business Intelligence, Business Management Technology / Data Processing, Technical Diploma in Business Intelligence, Business Management Technology / Data Processing at Carlons Slim Foundation
Data Science Specialization, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology, Data Science Specialization, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Specialization in Data Analysis for Decision Making, Data Collection, Exploration, and Use of Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis, Specialization in Data Analysis for Decision Making, Data Collection, Exploration, and Use of Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis at Monterrey Institute of Technology
Nanodegree in Transportation 4.0 - Technology Pathway, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Nanodegree in Transportation 4.0 - Technology Pathway, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at Telefonica Foundation
Bachelor's in Economics and Management / Specialization in Applied Economics, Economics, Bachelor's in Economics and Management / Specialization in Applied Economics, Economics at Jean Monnet University Saint-Étienne
Spanish, English