The team

Meet the Team Behind Chiwinners

Who are we?

CHIWINNERS

A team of Colombian scientists, engineers, and ocean lovers shaping the future of marine conservation.

She is a Computer and Systems engineer, interested in interdisciplinary projects encompassing artificial intelligence techniques and robotics. Her main hobbies are video games and reading

Laura RodriguezComputer and Systems engineer

Software Engineer & Computer Scientist (Microsoft) – Passionate about exploring the frontiers of AI. When he’s off the clock, you’ll find him living and breathing soccer—playing, watching or cheering in the stands.

Juan Pablo GomezSoftware Engineer & Computer Scientist

Electrical & Electronic Engineer – Passionate about driving innovation in the energy sector, he powers ideas from concept to code. When he unplugs, you’ll find him on the volleyball court, spiking with the same energy he brings to his projects.

Sebastian GuayanElectrical & Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineering Undergraduate (Universidad del Valle) – Focused on robotics, computer vision, and precision agriculture, he builds machines that see and think. As a balance, he sharpens his aim with recurve archery, treks through nature, and—when it’s game time—lands headshots in Halo.

Alejandro EscobarElectronic Engineering Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student (Universidad de los Andes) – With expertise in design, rocket propulsion, and composite materials, he has both feet on the ground and his mind in the stratosphere. Outside the lab, he channels his precision into preparing the perfect hamburger and watching football, and teaching.

Santiago GonzalezMechanical Engineering Graduate Student

Data Architect & Engineer – Computer scientist by trade, cat enthusiast by nature. Runs on borojó juice instead of coffee. Aspiring firefighter someday—because debugging code isn’t thrilling enough.

Cristhian PardoData Architect & Engineer