Gastón Paredes
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Credentials
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An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python
CourseraOct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Computing for Data Analysis
CourseraOct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Logic
CourseraSep, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior
CourseraMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Model Thinking
CourseraMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship
CourseraMar, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Game Theory
CourseraFeb, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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GOJA
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Corporate Development Manager
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2023
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Business Operations Analyst
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Mar 2019 - Oct 2020
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Universidad Privada Boliviana
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Professor
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Nov 2022 - Present
Professor of System Thinking, System Dynamics, and Structural Modeling Professor of System Thinking, System Dynamics, and Structural Modeling
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Dichter & Neira
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Panama
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Market Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Started Dichter & Neira operations in Ecuador - Recruited a team of +35 people to conduct +5000 surveys during my first month in the country. - Accountable for the timely and on-budget execution of all market research projects. - In 2y leading the operation, we executed +20 projects, and +130k surveys thanks to a team of +75 contractors. Started Dichter & Neira operations in Ecuador - Recruited a team of +35 people to conduct +5000 surveys during my first month in the country. - Accountable for the timely and on-budget execution of all market research projects. - In 2y leading the operation, we executed +20 projects, and +130k surveys thanks to a team of +75 contractors.
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Dichter & Neira
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Panama
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Market Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Dichter & Neira, a market research company, opened offices at Bolivia, and the VP - COO recruit me to: - Lead the local operation of data gathering. The first month, +1200 surveys were conducted alongside the country, with a new team of +25 people. - Ensure the quality and time efficiency of all the quantitative projects conducted in the country. - Manage the budget of local projects, and assist in budgeting proposals for new clients - Be the legal representative towards Bolivian Commerce Chamber, IRS and Financial Institutions. Also during this time, I was commissioned to: - Support the company set-up at Paraguay. From Asunción, I worked alongside the local team to replicate the process of recruitment, training, and execution that had been successfully implemented in Bolivia. - Support, monitoring and planning of regional projects. From Panama headquarters, I took part of the regional team helping other local operations in quality control and planning. Show less
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Ipsos
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France
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Assistant
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
- Planning of the data gathering and data process for market research projects, (+4000 surveys per month) for clients as Coca-Cola, the Bolivian National Brewery and different news media (Exit polls for 2014 and 2015 national elections). - Quality control and design of productivity metrics to avoid project delays. - Assist with the management of +70 operatives along the country. - First implementation of CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interview) projects, from programming to data processing. Show less
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Education
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Universidad Privada Boliviana
Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Systems Engineering