Who we are

MBA, Harvard Business School

Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, Universidad Católica

David founded Brain Food in 2015. He has over 12 years of experience, working in marketing at 3M and later in strategy consulting at MatrixConsulting in various industries (Mining, Retail, Utilities, among others.). While at Harvard, he completed a 3 month internship at Google in the USA. His focus is on the intersection between strategy, innovation and technology. David is also a board member at two technology startups and a mentor at Endeavor.

His hobbies are sports, movies, reading, concerts and traveling.

MBA, Kellogg School of Management

Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, Universidad Católica

Andrés has more than 12 years of experience. He started in the Finance area of Ripley and then spent nine years in strategy consulting at Matrix Consulting. His focus was mainly in strategic planning projects in various industries (Retail, Real Estate, Transportation, FMCG, among others). During his MBA at Kellogg, he worked in charge of Business Intelligence at Bucketfeet, a high-growth e-commerce company in the USA. Andrés is also a professor at PUC MBA where he teaches the Customer Analytics course.

His hobbies are soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family and children.

Undergraduate Degree in Administration, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. Executive Program in Data Strategy, Haas Business School.

Diego has over twelve years of experience in business strategy, data analytics and team leadership. His previous position was Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Jüsto and prior to that he forged his career in strategic consulting advising companies in various industries on their data strategy and use of new technologies. He was recently named one of the Top 20 leaders in artificial intelligence in Mexico by Forbes. He is also a speaker, mentor and social activist.

His hobbies include spending time with his dog Tamal, reading and traveling.

PhD in Astrophysics, University of Groningen, Netherlands

Bachelor's degree in Astronomy, Universidad Católica

Pablo has been immersed in the world of data for most of his professional development. Initially, while pursuing his academic career, he conducted and analyzed computational simulations, later applying that knowledge to the field of Data Science while working at a consulting firm in Belgium. Pablo believes that understanding data and how they relate to each other is the key to addressing and solving a wide range of problems.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Universidad Central

Full Stack developer, passionate about technology and the new challenges it brings. He has developed his entire career in the world of startups, working as a programmer and leading development teams.

Master's in Information Systems and Digital Innovation, London School of Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, Universidad Andrés Bello

Alejandro has over 8 years of experience supporting the largest organizations in the region in their digital transformations. He has led various projects focused on the development and implementation of comprehensive digital strategies.

In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing video games, and watching anime.

Industrial Civil Engineer,Universidad Católica

Joaquín is convinced that the business world is changing, and he believes that creative and rigorous analysis is the answer. As a Data Scientist and Project Manager at Brain Food, he leads the creation of solutions that impact the value generation for our clients, using mathematics and programming as central elements.

Joaquín enjoys his free time with friends, in nature, and practicing windsurfing.

Psychologist, Master in Organizational Psychology, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.

I have been working in HR areas for 10 years, seeking to learn and promote good practices for the development and well-being of people. I am convinced that people are a critical component of any business, that kindness makes a difference and that we must aim for a healthy balance in the different areas of life.

I love to spend time with my family and friends and have a good barbecue. Lately I have been dabbling in scale modeling and other crafts.

Industrial Civil Engineer UNEXPO in Venezuela

Miri has more than 10 years of experience in logistics management for retail and pharmaceutical warehouses. As an administrator she is versatile and proactive, always looking for process optimization since there is always a better way to do things.
She never closes herself to learning new things outside her comfort zone, this nurtures her as a person and professional, which leads her to challenge herself.

Her family is everything to her and her daughter is her driving force. She enjoys both coffee and a glass of wine, is passionate about reading, walking and traveling.

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania

MA in Economics, Universidad Católica

Pilar has specialized in advanced statistical methods applied to economics, primarily in the areas of labor economics and industrial organization. She has worked as an academic and researcher at the University of the Andes for over ten years. What she enjoys the most about transitioning from academia to consulting is being able to understand the specific challenges faced by each company and adapting general statistical and theoretical models to the particular problems and systems of each organization in order to generate maximum value.

Pilar says she can't stay still. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in activities, playing games, going on outings, doing crafts, reading, or learning to play a new musical instrument.

Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, ICHEC Brussels Management School

Alexandre worked in process and risk consulting for multinational companies across various industries, with projects in Europe and the United States. In 2015, he took on the challenge of relocating to Chile, where he continued his career in consulting, developing his interest in the world of data and its applications in businesses. He is interested in understanding the challenges faced by organizations and working towards providing solutions to them.

Alexandre is always planning his next trip, and in his free time, he loves engaging in sports, spending time with friends, or reading a good book.

Industrial Civil Engineer, Universidad Católica

Jose has been working at Brain Food for about 4 years and has been involved in projects related to Data Science and Machine Learning, reporting and BI, cloud solution design and implementation, among others. Lately, as a project manager, he has been leading multidisciplinary teams and developing solutions for our clients.

When he's not working, Jose claims (we don't quite believe him) that he plays paddle tennis and tennis, and spends his day studying chess.

Industrial Civil Engineer, Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Camilo is passionate about accompanying companies on the path towards digital transformation, enabling them to achieve comprehensive improvements in their products/services and increase the positive impact on their employees and clients. With this goal in mind, he has worked on a combination of technical and strategic projects, serving as a bridge between technology and business, in industries such as retail, healthcare, logistics, education, and construction, among others.

In his free time, he enjoys playing paddle tennis and soccer, spending time with his family, and hanging out with friends.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile

Cami has been working in data science for over 3 years, participating in multiple projects involving data processing, statistical model development, machine learning, and data visualization. She constantly seeks innovative solutions through analytics to enhance business performance and efficiency.

Outside of work, she enjoys doing macrame and, above all, travelling and discovering new destinations. She loves exploring Chile and is taking advantage of remote work to get to know the country's southern region.

MSc. in Industrial Engineering with emphasis in ML and Finance, with complementary studies in effective communication methods.

Jaime has been working for more than 5 years in organizational transformation projects to be AI-driven in different industries and countries. Creating data products that have addressed challenges of Credit Risk, Fraud Detection, and growth strategies.
Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, analytics and leveraging data to make better business decisions, Jaime has a particular interest in emerging areas such as Representation Learning and Large Language Models.

Jaime is passionate about sports and competition, and outside of work he enjoys traveling and getting to know local sports and gastronomy, training, philosophizing about AI topics, and playing video games.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad Católica

Jos has 5 years of experience in digital transformation consulting. His expertise focuses on data science, automation, reporting, and driving transformation in companies across different sectors. Throughout his career, he has led various digital transformation projects that have enabled companies to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and enhance decision-making.

Jos seeks new ways to innovate and tackle the challenges presented by the current business world and the ongoing AI revolution.

In his free time, Jos enjoys cinema, nature, and playing tennis. He is also passionate about music and storytelling, which leads him to explore different genres and compositions.

Industrial Civil Engineer, Universidad de los Andes.

Nico has been working in business consulting for over 4 years, focusing primarily on projects related to strategy, customer experience, inventory optimization, reporting and business intelligence, segmentation and value proposition, process redesign, and business models. Nico is committed to understanding the current challenges faced by organizations and industries and providing value to them by offering creative solutions that make companies more efficient and innovative.

Nico always tries to play basketball at least once a week and enjoys spending his free time with friends and/or planning his next trip.

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Electrical Civil Engineer, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Karen has 4 years of experience in data analysis and has worked on various Data Science and Business Intelligence reporting projects.

Additionally, she actively collaborates in the Omdena community, which builds advanced AI solutions that have a high impact on real and social problems in many countries.

In her free time, Karen enjoys watching series, doing crafts, and recently started practicing functional training.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile
Master in Operations Management, Universidad de Chile.

Sebastián has 5 years of experience working as Data Scientist in academic institutions and startups both in Chile and abroad. He is passionate about statistics, algorithm design and its implementation in practical projects. He has worked in the education, e-commerce and transportation industries, among others. He has also conducted research in the areas of Game Theory, Statistical Estimation and Optimization.

His hobbies include reading, especially science and history, and since a couple of years ago, chess. He is also a travel lover.

Computer Science Engineer, Universidad Diego Portales.

Rodrigo has been working in the technology field for over 20 years, facing challenges in various IT branches and different companies, primarily in the banking industry.
Today, he is our Senior Data Engineer, contributing his extensive technical knowledge to complex data integration and processing projects, as well as application development.

Rodrigo considers himself an avid geek who enjoys role-playing games, board games, and collectable card games.

Civil Engineer in Computer Science, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.

More than 8 years of experience in software development projects and Data Engineering in consulting for different industries (mining, banking, energy, etc).

In her free time, Marcela enjoys cycling, listening to music and reading.

Electronic Engineer, PUCP

He has worked for 5 years in various sectors such as mining, healthcare, security, human resources, and primarily banking. He is very interested in exploring new fields of application and technological challenges using data. Currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science.

He enjoys everything related to distributed systems and interior design and architecture. He enjoys watching basketball, series, and cooking.

Industrial Engineer and MSc. in Industrial Engineering with emphasis in Operations Research and Applied Statistics from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia.

Esteban has more than 4 years of experience in roles as a data scientist and analyst in the retail, e-commerce and financial sectors, applying statistical analysis and Machine Learning techniques to optimize decision making. In addition, he has participated in academia teaching topics related to data science and statistical modeling.

As hobbies he enjoys dancing afro and urban genres and consuming artificial intelligence content.

Computer Engineer, Universidad de La Serena

Cristóbal has been working in Business Intelligence for the past 8 years, primarily in the higher education sector. Additionally, at Brain Food, he has applied his skills in industries such as construction and telecommunications, creating value through ETL processes and interactive dashboard visualization.

In his free time, Cristóbal enjoys spending time with his two children, collecting football jerseys, and engaging in recreational fishing in the IV region.

Computer and Information Engineer, Universidad Andrés Bello.

Daniel has over 2 years of experience in consulting, participating in Business Intelligence projects for companies in various industries. He also worked for 3 years as an analyst in the Control and Management team of a real estate company, providing solutions related to data processing and analysis, advanced reporting, and process improvement.

In his free time, Daniel enjoys trying out new sports. He is an enthusiast of bouldering and also enjoys organizing outings and appreciating a good cup of coffee.

Industrial Civil Engineer with mention in Information Technology, Universidad Católica.

Sofi has more than two years of experience working as a consultant in innovation projects, digital strategy, marketing, digital sales forecasting, data visualization and project management. Sofi has a hybrid profile, where she mixes her technical and analytical skills with a business and innovation oriented approach, managing to solve complex problems using her creativity.

She is qualified as a Product Owner and is training in Growth and Digital Marketing at Reforge.

Lately she has had a little obsession with plants, loves going out with friends to try new food (veggie, of course) and being with her family and her twin sister.

Civil Engineer, Universidad de Chile.
Master in Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Ignacio worked in consulting for the Mining Industry for 5 years in Chile and Peru leading large investment projects that require the integration of various engineering disciplines. Due to the advancement of technology and artificial intelligence, his interest today is to transfer his skills to the world of data and its applications in companies.

He enjoys spending time with his family, is passionate about reading, a fútbol lover and a coffee aficionado.

Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, Universidad de Chile

Abril is about to complete 2 years of working on projects related to reporting, data science, and strategy. She has experience in the Materials and Construction industry, Real Estate, as well as non-profit foundations. Her diverse interests have allowed her to contribute from different perspectives in the projects she has been involved in.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, playing volleyball, telling jokes, and constantly searching for new hobbies to collect.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile.

Maite has worked on projects related to digital transformation, reporting, and data science in industries such as retail, construction materials, and real estate. Her interests span digital marketing, social innovation, and how the use of technology can generate solutions that have a positive impact on society.

She loves getting to know new cultures, travelling (even though it sounds cliché), and learning languages (4 and counting). Her hobbies include cooking, reading, training, and watching Formula 1.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile

Esteban has worked as a data analyst at the Engineering and Science Education Research Unit of the Universidad de Chile, contributing in several studies mainly related to Higher Education in the country. His motivation comes both from his own learning and the environment around him, and he seeks to apply this knowledge in a dynamic way. He is convinced that the democratization of information, collaboration and critical thinking are essential for the future.

In his free time, Esteban engages in activities without much planning. He is always listening to podcasts, some comedians, debates or imitating someone.

Master in Engineering Sciences, mention in Electrical Engineering.
Civil Electrical Engineer with mention in computational intelligence, Universidad de Chile.

Roberto has worked 3 years as a data engineer for a company in the digital marketing area. In addition, he has done projects related to Deep Learning specifically in classification, image processing, regression and reinforced learning. He is passionate about learning about new technologies and understanding how they can be applied in the industry. He is convinced that artificial intelligence is here to stay and is interested in its application in the areas of images, natural language and reinforced learning.

He is passionate about cooking and learning about new cultures through food. In addition, he loves to travel and play sports.

Electrical Civil Engineer, Universidad de Chile.

Albert has experience as a Data Scientist in a Fondef project, where he developed models for anomaly detection. He has also been part of the Business Intelligence team in a retail company in Chile. His investigative nature drives him to face challenges that take him out of his comfort zone, which reflects his passion for continuous learning.

In his leisure time, he enjoys reading about a variety of subjects, immersing himself in the world of video games and the visual narrative of anime. However, his main passion is calisthenics, a discipline he practices with particular enthusiasm over and above his other interests.

B.Sc. in Astronomy, Universidad de Chile.
Master in Science, mention in Astronomy Universidad de Chile.

I have walked through the world of data since I started programming the first year of my undergraduate studies. In my academic career I did cleaning, analysis and classification of distant galaxies, and then I started to apply these same techniques in the world of data consulting. I have two years of experience working with different industries such as gasoline, sports clubs and automobiles, applying predictive and segmentation skills. I believe that data science is advancing faster than it is applied, and being able to bring new technologies to the real world is key to solving a myriad of problems facing society.

I love learning in general, both new tools and new sports. In my free time I enjoy playing and watching sports, discovering new hobbies, reading and sharing with my friends.

Statistics, Universidad del Valle in Colombia

Karol has more than 3 years of experience in data analysis, data visualization and data science, she has collaborated in several projects ranging from data analysis to Machine Learning modeling. As a statistician she is always looking to find value in data and provide efficient solutions.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, watching movies, reading and walking.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile

Nico is a professional passionate about two main areas in the workplace. On the one hand, data and the intelligence that can be extracted from them to address various problems, a passion that he enhanced during his degree work as a Data Scientist in a retail company. On the other hand, the consulting field, where he has had the opportunity to learn and collaborate with companies from different sectors, generating analysis and effective solutions, experience that he strengthened working as a consultant in a logistics and supply chain consulting firm.

Outside the professional field, Nico plays soccer at least three times a week, without leaving aside other sports such as paddle tennis or tennis, plays the bass guitar and enjoys quality time with his family and friends.

Civil Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Chile

Benjamín is convinced that technology can and should be used to help people and organizations. His goal is to become a hybrid and mix knowledge of strategy and business with data science, reporting and machine learning.

Passionate about music. His hobbies are playing and learning about new instruments and playing video games.

Economist from El Colegio de México, with a Master's degree in Social Data Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

He has more than three years of experience in data analytics projects in sectors such as transportation, e-commerce and fuels. In addition, he has participated in political analysis research applying machine learning and natural language processing techniques.

In his free time, Luis enjoys going out to eat with his friends and going to the movies. He is a fan of taekwondo, bowling and the ocean.

Master in Business Engineering with Information Technologies, Universidad de Chile.
Civil Industrial Engineer with mention in Information Technology, Universidad de Chile.

Ignacio has worked at Brain Food for more than two years since he started as a young intern in the software development area. To date, he has participated in projects of design and implementation of cloud architectures, digitization of processes, construction of data flows and integration of different computer systems. On the other hand, he has participated in the development of web applications as a freelancer and has had one or two attempts at entrepreneurship in the world of digital startups. He is very interested in the ethical use of technology to make people and organizations' lives easier.

Outside the professional world, he enjoys mountaineering, photography, sports, writing and mindfulness.

Industrial Civil Engineer from the Universidad de Chile.

Damián defines himself as a lover of movement. From most of his youth trying his best in high performance volleyball, he has gone on to do many different sports.

Damián likes working at Brain Food because, as in sports, the challenges are diverse, the good community and the flexibility that Brain Food has is not found anywhere else. He has always been self-taught, he started programming not long ago, but it has been a very nice journey, and in this job it's empowering.

He likes to talk about topics that make sense, like where the world is going, political trends, macroeconomics, but always with a touch of humor. He would love to get back to sports in a more focused and serious way, in general, he likes to do things properly.

Physical Engineer and Chemical Engineer, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

Daniel has a solid work experience of more than two years, working both as a Data Engineer and Data Science practitioner in various sectors, including telecommunications and consulting. His experience spans a wide range of industries, from Commercial Debt Collection, Fintech, Real Estate Services to Retail-Fashion and the Oil sector. His focus has been on automating workflows using orchestration tools, as well as effectively implementing Data Science and Machine Learning models in production environments.

In addition to his passion for engineering and technology, he demonstrates a deep interest in sports, reading and sharing quality time with his family and friends.

Control and Automation Engineer, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas in Colombia.

Nicolas holds certifications as Professional Data Engineer in Google Cloud Platform and Architect Associate in Oracle Cloud. He has a solid background that lays the foundation for experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of Data Engineering, Architecture and Modeling solutions.
For 3 years, he worked in the telecommunications sector, acquiring technological and data management skills that have been fundamental in his role as Data Engineer for the last 2 years. This transition has allowed him to approach data engineering projects with a knowledge of networks and communication systems, which translates into more robust and effective solutions in data analysis and decision making. In addition, his leadership as head of the Basic Sciences Research Semillero at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas reflects his commitment to research and continuous learning.

Outside of work, Nicolas enjoys sports activities, playing guitar and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Industrial Civil Engineer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Matías has a solid track record of more than five years working as a Data Analyst in several organizations in the financial sector. His passion for continuous learning is especially reflected in his interest in IT-related tools. He is constantly looking for new opportunities to acquire knowledge and apply it in his work and daily life.

In his free time, Matias spends his time playing with his cat, playing sports, reading books and playing video games.

Systems Engineer, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería Perú.

He has more than 2 years of experience in data related projects, with specialization in Azure. He considers himself passionate about data and is always looking to expand his understanding of the data world.

He really enjoys competitive activities, from traditional sports to video games. His favorite hobbies are playing basketball and listening to all types of music, regardless of genre or language.

Electronic Engineer, Universidad PUCP, Lima - Peru.

He has worked for 4 years in several Data Engineering projects in sectors such as telecommunications, finance and education.

His passion for technology and his ability to analyze data allow him to face complex challenges and find effective solutions.

He is committed to excellence and is always looking for opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

Master in Engineering Sciences, Universidad Católica de Chile.
Civil Industrial Engineer with mention in Information Technology, Universidad Católica.

Caro has experience as a programmer during her internship in a Chilean start up, and experience in data analysis with Process Mining in her master's degree. She is motivated to learn new technologies and apply her knowledge to problems in different industries.

Her hobbies are functional training, crafts and cooking.

Industrial Civil Engineer from the University of Chile, currently studying a diploma in Data Science for management.

Camila has experience working in areas related to the use of data to identify business opportunities and problem solving.
She has experience in areas and projects related to data analysis and visualization, business intelligence and data science. She has also worked in process areas, performing surveys, documenting and generating improvement proposals.

In her free time she enjoys watching series, trekking and spending time with friends and family.

Industrial Civil Engineer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Professional with 3 years of experience in the use of data analysis and visualization tools. I have experience in the Telecommunications, Insurance Industry and SaaS companies.

In my free time I like to watch and follow the world of Esports (Electronic Sports), go to concerts and travel with my pet.

Civil Engineer in Mining, Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria.

Martin has experience as a Data Analyst in a consulting company in the mining sector, playing an active role in several projects related to the implementation of technologies that contribute to the decarbonization of mining sites. Passionate about continuous learning and with an inquisitive mind, Martin is always looking for opportunities to explore new challenges in the world of data and engineering.

When he is not working or thinking about food, Martin enjoys playing video games, immersing himself in the world of manga and anime, and spending time with his adorable cats.

Molecular Biotechnology Engineer and Master in Data Science, Universidad de Chile.

Diego has more than 4 years of experience in research, analysis and visualization of bioinformatics data. Diego has a passion for data and the generation of creative solutions with data and problems of diverse nature, and a spirit motivated by the deep understanding of the challenges to be solved. He has experience in artificial intelligence and design of Deep Learning architectures for text and image analysis.

In his free time, Diego enjoys movies, watching series, cooking, video games and programming. For this reason, it is common to find him using home-made software for everyday situations.