My path in tech

Why this topic fits me

Technology in Colombia connects directly to what I study and where I want to go. I’m a Computer Science major and currently work as a cybersecurity analyst. After graduation, I’m going to Crummer for a STEM designated MBA. I want to move into the business side of tech while keeping my technical background.

That combination is why this project matters to me. I’m interested in how technology works. I also want to understand why people use it and how organizations decide what is worth investing in. Colombia gives me specific examples of those questions. It pushes me to think beyond whether a product has impressive features.

What I take from Computer Science

As a Computer Science student, I can look at a digital service as a system with technical requirements. This project adds another question. Does that system fit the conditions people actually live in?

The internet subsidy study by Hidalgo and Sovinsky made that question clearer. Their model found that many existing customers who switched chose slower plans. A lower price did not always mean better service. That makes me think about designing software that works on a limited connection. A feature that loads easily for me could be frustrating for someone else. I would want to test those conditions before calling a product successful.

How it connects to my work

Cybersecurity is the most direct connection to my current job. The review by Díaz Acevedo and Cremades Guisado found that Colombia’s technical progress had moved faster than organizational coordination. That finding makes security feel like a management question as well as a technical one.

As an analyst, I want to be able to explain why a risk matters to people who do not work in security. A business needs to understand what could happen to its customers and daily operations. This research reminds me that recommending a tool is only part of that conversation. Clear responsibilities and communication matter too. I want to carry that thinking into future decisions about technology.

What I want to bring to business

At Crummer, I want to build on my technical background and learn more about making business decisions. The Nequi advertisement in my gallery connects to that goal. It presents digital payments as part of everyday work. It makes me think about how a company explains the value of a product to a small business owner.

The study of smaller Colombian businesses adds an important question about readiness. Can a business actually use the technology it adopts? I would want to consider training and ongoing support alongside cost.

Studying Colombia has broadened what I count as progress. New tools matter but access and trust matter too. The differences between regions also matter. I cannot assume a product that works in a major city will work just as well in a smaller community. In a future business role I would ask potential users what gets in their way. Their answers should shape the plan from the start. My takeaway is to listen before proposing a solution. I want to help make technology useful for the people expected to rely on it.