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The Data Mirage: You Cannot Drive Just by Looking in the Rearview Mirror

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0300

Leading with Evidence in Times of Uncertainty

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

This opinion column, published in El Mercurio, argues that the value of data work is realized in the prescriptive step: turning predictions into feasible actions under real-world constraints—“the predictive informs; the prescriptive decides.” It lays out what’s required to make that leap: rigorous data governance (quality, traceability, timeliness), explicit treatment of uncertainty (scenarios and robust optimization), short-cycle impact metrics, and decision governance (clear activation rules and explainability). Drawing on examples in health, environmental monitoring, and maintenance, it proposes a practical path: start from high-value problems, set honest baselines, formulate prescriptive models with actual constraints, pilot with counterfactual evaluation, and then institutionalize and scale.

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When Time Is Life: Innovation for Oncology Waitlists in Chile

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0400

On March 12, 2025, I published an opinion piece in El País titled “When Time Is Life: Innovation for Oncology Waiting Lists in Chile.” The article discusses how data-driven innovation can transform oncology waitlist management, reducing delays and improving access to timely care. It highlights key strategies—such as digitalization, automation, and optimization—to enhance both efficiency and equity in the Chilean healthcare system.

You can read the full article here: El País

Beyond Efficiency: Operations as a Generator of Strategic Value

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -0400