Experience

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  Kotra

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Marketing intern

  • During my internship, I played an integral role in supporting the successful opening of the Korea-Trade Expo. In particular, I provided valuable support in administrative roles, including event coordination and marketing tasks. Despite my limited knowledge of data management, I was also appointed to administer the KOTRA Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program. Over time, I developed a deep understanding of the program and became highly proficient in its use. In fact, before the end of my internship, I even led seminars to teach other interns in different country offices how to handle the system effectively. Show less

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  Republic of korea army

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Sergeant

  Discharged as sergeant in Defence Security Command

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  Embassy of colombia in korea

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Administrative assistant

  • Held the role of vice manager for the Yeosu-Expo event, fulfilling a variety of duties, including translation and communication officer between the event office and the embassy. I was also entrusted with additional embassy responsibilities, such as liaison for the signing of an MOU between Jeju Island and San Andreas Island, and serving as deputy secretary to the Colombian Ambassador to South Korea. Furthermore, I was appointed as the administrator of the Colombian government’s information platform Sistema de Información para la Contratación Estatal (SICE). Show less

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  Sk

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  Assistant sales manager

  • Worked as Latin-America market specialist, managing sales of auto parts in Latin America, holding promotion, communication, and marketing responsibilities- Worked on research and analysis of the Latin-American market, discovering new business opportunities with Chilean and Peruvian companies through rigorous research and marketing strategies.

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  Korea development institute (kdi)

  May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Research assistant (yksp)

  • As a YKSPIAN, I played a key role in supporting the execution of the KSP project 'Upgrading the International Competitiveness of Colombian Enterprises: Focusing on R&D and Export Capacities.' My primary responsibility in this program involved conducting research on Colombian institutions, specifically 'Procolombia' and the 'Agency for Science, Technology, and Innovation in Colombia.' Leveraging my expertise in Spanish and knowledge of the LAC region, I also participated in a business trip to Colombia for the project's kick-off meeting. During this trip, I provided interpretation services, drafted meeting minutes, and offered valuable insights and local knowledge. Show less

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  Organization of american states

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern

  • Responsible for coordinating administrative tasks for the Inter-American Network for Labor Administration (RIAL), including maintaining of the official website, publishing a weekly newsletter, and arranging technical meetings. Moreover, I was also entrusted with creating a new database for the Trade Union Technical Advisory Council (COSATE). Additionally, I proactively contacted the education department to develop a scholarship program. Thanks to my successful work, I was offered a consultant position. Show less

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  중소기업연구원 korea small business institute

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Research assistant

  • As a research assistant in the Honduras KSP project, my responsibilities included researching the rural financial system and agricultural cooperation to establish the ‘Caja Rural Information System’. In this role, I provided research on the Korean rural development experience. Additionally, I coordinated the kick-off meeting in Honduras and fulfilled various responsibilities, including administrative tasks of the project, interpretation for multiple meetings, and communication liaison between the Honduran government and the Korean Development Institute (KDI). Show less

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  Fast campus (패스트캠퍼스)

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Course manager

  • Responsible of managing data science education portfolio and develop data science courses. I developed comprehensive educational programs on the topic, including machine learning and deep learning. I also volunteered as a teacher assistant for the courses, assisting students in their learning and providing support in the event of errors or debugging issues.

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  Science and technology policy institute (stepi)

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Research associate

  • Actively contributed to the development plan for CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología) and other Paraguayan GRIs, drawing insights from the experience of Korean GRIs. I also served as the main liaison between the Paraguayan counterparts and STEPI, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, I was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the budget allocation for the project and ensuring its efficient utilization. • Co-authored the report titled 'Building a Framework for the Impact Assessment of R&D Investment (Year 2) Vol. 1: Impact Analysis of R&D Investment on Firms' Growth.' Primary responsibility involved data collection, cleaning, and analysis. In addition, I took on various administrative roles, including budget management and spearheading communication with participating professors. Show less

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  Korea advanced institute of science and technology stp r&d policy research group

  May 2018 - Sept 2021

  Research assistant

  • Participated in developing the report on "A study on the improvement of the compensation system for young professionals in STEM” by researching national and international policies aimed at supporting professionals in STEM fields and gathering pertinent statistical data to serve as representative indicators.• Received funding from the Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) to conduct research and prepare a detailed report on the current national and international trends in evaluating the impact of research and development (R&D) activities. Provided an overview of various economic R&D models and highlighted the most widely used evaluation parameters that serve as indicators for innovation or scientific and technological (S&T) output.• For the most recent project, led a team of multiple academic sectors and successfully published the paper “Machine Learning Driven Aid Classification for Sustainable Development,” accepted as of April 2023 by the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI). Show less

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  Inter-american development bank

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2024

  Operational analyst

  <Operation management>• Overseeing portfolio for Technical Cooperation (TC) Korea-Latin America and Caribbeans (LAC) Tech Corps Program, including scholarship funding for masters in public policy and connecting Korean IT professionals with LAC institutions• Initiating collaboration with National Planning Department of Colombia by advising team leader on benchmarking South Korean development model in LAC countries• As the primary communication officer, I provided assistance and support in the diligent preparation of the application for Korean ODA, aiming to promote the development of technology parks in Colombia.<Research>• Managing three critical data sources - OECD, Penn World Table, and UNESCO - to utilize in the analysis of public R&D thresholds aimed at promoting science and technology innovation in Latin American countries. One of the primary methods employed is switching regressions. Show less

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  United nations

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate expert