Rafael Orduz Medina
Strategic Consultant | Generative AI, Automation & Digital Transformation for SMEs
Based in Bogotá, Colombia | Native Spanish | Fluent in English and German
Professional Summary
Multilingual economist and seasoned executive with over 40 years of leadership experience across
telecommunications, digital transformation, and public-private ventures. Former CEO of Empresa de
Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá (US$800M annual revenue), and advisor in the petrochemical and
digital sectors.
I hold a Dr. rer. pol. (Ph.D. equivalent) in Economics from the University of Göttingen, Germany, and
a B.A. in Economics from Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá).
In recent years, I've focused on the intersection of AI, data science, and automation, completing
certifications in:
- Machine Learning (supervised and exploratory data)
- Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
- Python for Data Science & SQL
- Power BI & Database Fundamentals
- Digital Business Models
Hands-on experience with automation tools like n8n and Make.com. Currently Chair at Vistage
Colombia, mentoring CEOs. Frequent columnist and keynote speaker on AI, education, and SME
transformation. For 15 years, professor at INALDE Business School.
Education
Rafael Orduz Medina
Strategic Consultant | Generative AI, Automation & Digital Transformation for SMEs
Based in Bogotá, Colombia | Native Spanish | Fluent in English and German
- Dr. rer. pol. (Ph.D. in Economics) - University of Göttingen, Germany
- B.A. in Economics - Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Skills & Technologies
- Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
- Business Automation (n8n, Make.com)
- Python (Data Science, Web Data Access, Data Structures)
- SQL & Relational Databases
- Machine Learning (Supervised & Exploratory)
- Power BI & Data Visualization
- Digital Business Models
- Strategic Thinking & Business Mentorship
- Leadership Development
- Executive Communication
Selected Roles & Projects
- Chair, Vistage Colombia (Present): Mentoring small and mid-sized business CEOs and guiding
their strategic growth.
- CEO, Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá: Led operations in one of Colombia's largest
telecom companies (US$800M/year).
- CEO, Colombia Digital Foundation: Promoted digital transformation strategies across sectors.
- Professor, INALDE Business School (15 years): Taught Business Environment & Economic
Rafael Orduz Medina
Strategic Consultant | Generative AI, Automation & Digital Transformation for SMEs
Based in Bogotá, Colombia | Native Spanish | Fluent in English and German
Strategy to senior executives and CEOs.
- Columnist & Speaker: Regular contributor to major opinion media on AI, education, and SMEs.
Languages
- Spanish: Native
- English: Fluent
- German: Fluent
