Institutional technology transformation
Technology strategy, infrastructure and complex digital environments supporting institutional change at PUCESE.
Ecuador · Technology · Research · Ecosystems
Ricardo
Plasencia
Building technology.
Creating ecosystems.
Software engineer, accredited researcher and technology leader working across digital transformation, applied research and global innovation initiatives.
About
From building games to building ecosystems.
Software engineer, accredited researcher and technology leader. Based in Ecuador, working across institutional transformation, applied research and international innovation communities.
The trajectory
The work changed.
The purpose didn’t.
I started by building software and games. Today I lead technology, develop applied research and create platforms where people and ideas can become real projects.
- 01
Build
Software engineering, game development and immersive technology.
- 02
Research
Applied research, gamification and technology projects.
- 03
Lead
Technology strategy and institutional digital transformation.
- 04
Connect
Global initiatives, communities and opportunities for local talent.
- 05
Create ecosystems
Scientific publishing and platforms for research, people and ideas.
Selected impact
From systems to environments.
Leadership built on technical work — expressed through infrastructure, research and international initiatives.
EduTech Systems & Analytics
A scientific publishing initiative connecting educational technology, digital systems and analytics.
Overseer Investigation Center
CEO. Building a research-oriented technology organization focused on investigation, innovation and applied development.
NASA Space Apps — Esmeraldas
From participating in technology challenges to serving as NASA Space Apps Local Lead in Esmeraldas.
Research + I+D+i
Research that becomes technology.
Ideas become valuable when they move from models and experiments into real environments.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Gamification
- Educational Technology
- Accessibility
- Immersive Technologies
- Software Engineering
Player one · Origin system
Signal Orbit
Follow the same path as the profile; this is a playable level: collect the nodes in order. Tap the ground to move—or use WASD / arrow keys.
- BUILD
- RESEARCH
- LEAD
- CONNECT
- ECOSYSTEMS
Stage 01 / 05
Go to BUILD
Time 0.0s
Press Start — collect the nodes in order
Motion is reduced on this device. Signal Orbit stays paused — the trajectory still stands: Build → Research → Lead → Connect → Ecosystems.
Tip: The active node flashes green, and an arrow points to it.
Global initiatives · Local impact
Connecting territory with global ideas.
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Local Lead — Esmeraldas. Building an innovation community connected to a global science and technology initiative.
TEDx PUCE Esmeraldas
Organizer. Creating a platform where ideas rooted in education, science, technology, culture and territory can connect with the future.
Connect
Let’s build what comes next.
Research partnerships, technology projects, innovation initiatives and meaningful conversations.
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