Carlos Ignacio Patiño-Florez

Carlos Ignacio Patiño-Florez has extensive experience in data and analytics, currently serving as the Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Wenia, where the focus is on building infrastructure that bridges traditional finance and digital assets. Patiño-Florez also teaches at Universidad Externado de Colombia and has held senior roles at Bia and Lulo Bank, where significant contributions included leading data strategies for pioneering digital banking and energy management solutions. Previous roles include mentorship in analytics education at Universidad Icesi, development of machine learning systems at Grupo Bancolombia, and impactful positions in data science and business development at companies such as PREMEX S.A. and Quantil. Patiño-Florez holds an M.Sc. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Sc. in Economics and International Business from Universidad ICESI.