Summary
José Guridi is a researcher, educator, and founder with seven years of experience working at the intersection of technology, ethics, and public policy, currently based in Ithaca, New York. As Co-Founder of Foresight and a graduate researcher at Cornell, he blends applied research in information science with human-centered consulting to guide socially responsible technological development. He has led national AI policy work in Chile—coordinating the country’s AI policy—and directed units focused on the social adoption of technology within government. José teaches AI and data privacy law at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and has a track record of translating academic evidence into policy and organizational practice. His background spans engineering, economics, and management, enabling him to bridge technical, regulatory, and organizational perspectives. An unexpected thread throughout his career is sustained engagement in education and civic leadership, from music studies to student government, which informs his people-centered approach to tech innovation.
7 years of coding experience
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas, 6,43, Master of Science (M.Sc.), Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas, 6,43 at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Science at Cornell University
6,8, 6,8 at Saint Gabriel's School
Spanish, English