Sergio Estupiñán Vesga, PhD

Sergio estupiñán vesga, phd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-founder & Co-CEO of Beekee | Ph.D. in Education Sciences

  • Education

    • Université de poitiers

      2013 - 2015
      Master's degree master in media engineering for education euromime
    • University of geneva

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) education sciences - interactive digital storytelling

      Activities and Societies: Co-organized ~100 sessions of Gaming Thursdays, a cultural activity of the University of Geneva (https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/fr/jeudi_du_jeu); Member of the Swiss Doctoral School in Affective Sciences. My Ph.D. dealt with the multi-dimensional evaluation of engagement in Interactive Digital Storytelling systems. The doctoral thesis can be consulted here https://archive-ouverte.unige.ch/unige:147900

    • Universidad pontificia bolivariana

      2009 - 2010
      Visiting student, informatics engineering. systems science and theory
    • Universidade de lisboa

      2013 - 2015
      Master of education (m.ed.) master in educational sciences, educational and instructional technology track
    • National school of computer science and applied mathematics of grenoble

      2010 - 2011
      Visiting student, information systems engineering computer/information technology administration and management

      End-of-Studies project supervised by Yves DENNEULIN, director at Ensimag - Grenoble INP.

    • Universidad industrial de santander

      2005 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (bs) systems engineering and computer science
    • Universidad nacional de educación a distancia - u.n.e.d.

      2013 - 2015
      Master's degree master in strategies and technologies for the teaching function in the multicultural society
  • Experience

    • Doctor linux ltda

      Dec 2003 - Dec 2005
      Technical training assistant

      Key achievements+ Consulted on Open Source software deployments in public educational institutions.+ Provided technical training to high school teachers on the use of IT tools.

    • Universidad industrial de santander

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2010
      E-learning assistant

      Key achievements+ Assisted with the migration of a face-to-face Business Administration education program to a virtual model, which had approximately 500 accumulated users by 2013. More information can be found at https://uis.edu.co/uis-ipred-en/+ Provided technical and pedagogical support for e-learning projects.+ Participated in discussions with experts from Colombia's Ministry of Education to develop digital education guidelines for the migration of educational programs.

    • Lynkoa france

      Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
      E-learning development engineer

      Key achievements+ Created and developed e-learning modules for Lynkoa's technical training platform. Reported directly to the CEO and Technical Manager.+ Tailored and implemented an open-source e-learning platform that hosts business content for Computer Aided Design users of Dassault Systems solutions, with a target of reaching approximately 15K users by the end of 2012. More information can be found at http://www.lynkoa.com.+ Partnered with the company's stakeholders to identify and analyze requirements and functional improvements for the French and German versions of the product.+ Conducted comprehensive testing and validation of existing software developments. Show less

    • Organization of american states

      Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
      Sharepoint server specialist engineer

      Key achievements:+ Successfully developed four web portals for OAS agencies (CITEL, CICTE, SEDI, CICAD), including the design of user interface, and the implementation of workflows using Microsoft SharePoint.+ Conducted various live workshops and web-based training sessions with member countries.+ Authored user manuals for functional administrators and end-users.+ Performed comprehensive technical and functional evaluations of software.+ Provided key insights for project estimates and strategic work plans for upcoming SharePoint-based projects. Show less

    • United nations university

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      E-learning & webdev engineer

      Key achievements: + Designed and launched a Virtual Community of Practice and Social Learning Platform for members, researchers, and alumni of UNU-EHS (http://activities.ehs.unu.edu/ecommunity/).+ Successfully overhauled, tested, and integrated components of the digital learning environment of UNU-EHS (https://activities.ehs.unu.edu/ecampus/).+ Created offline educational materials for the Indonesian scientific community, providing critical information on Climate and Societal Change. Developed comprehensive work-plans and ensured project completion within specified timelines.+ Actively participated in discussions regarding the strategy of educational technologies, social media, and digital library systems of UNU-EHS. Show less

    • Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh

      Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
      E-learning expert consultant

      As the e-learning lead, I codesigned and implemented a custom platform for the Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES). This project, recognized by the African Union for excellence, combines traditional and digital learning. It provides a mobile-friendly learning experience, extends PAUWES's reach, and supports collaborative learning including experts overseas.

    • University of geneva

      Dec 2015 - Dec 2020
      Phd. in user research of interactive digital narratives (education sciences)

      I earned my Ph.D. in Education Sciences at EdTech research unit of the University of Geneva (TECFA), where I worked on the Fine-grained Evaluation of Interactive Narrative Experiences (FELINE) project. This research project was supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and focused on characterizing the unique user experience created by the interaction(s) with Interactive Digital Narratives.

    • Beekee

      Mar 2020 - now
      Co-founder & co-ceo

      Beekee is an innovative EdTech startup based in Geneva, Switzerland that strives to make a positive impact in education. Our mission is to provide engaging, interactive, digital learning environments, regardless of location or connectivity. We understand that access to education is not always possible in remote areas with limited resources, which is why we developed the Beekee Box and Hub.With our cutting-edge products and implementation support, we enable learners to access educational resources and empower trainers and tutors to deliver engaging and effective learning sessions. Our passion for resilient EdTech fuels our commitment to bridging the gap in education accessibility worldwide. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sergio Estupiñán Vesga, PhD
      Poitou-Charentes Scholarship Poitou-Charentes region, France Jul 2014 Financial aid awarded by the Poitou-Charentes region of France to high-quality students pursuing professional internships.
    • Awarded to Sergio Estupiñán Vesga, PhD
      Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Recipient European Comission - Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) Aug 2013 Category A scholarship
    • Awarded to Sergio Estupiñán Vesga, PhD
      Distinguished Alumnus 2012 Universidad Industrial de Santander Oct 2012 More information (in spanish) available at: http://www.uis.edu.co/webUIS/es/egresados/boletines/6/egresadoDestacado.html#egresado3