Gabriel Guevara

Systems and Computing Engineering Student | Undergraduate Research Assistant

Bogotá, Colombia [email protected]

A systems engineering and languages student with a strong background in scientific computing, social studies, and multilingual communication. Specialized in Linguistics, Linux environments, containerization, and full-stack development. Passionate about the intersection of technology and human studies to advance social well-being.

Research Experience

Computational Linguistics Researcher (Finnish Parliament Project)

2025
Aalto UniversityEspoo, Finland

Collaborated with postgraduate researchers from Aalto and Helsinki Universities to analyze toxic speech within the Finnish parliament. Designed and organized datasets to interpret findings through a social studies lens, drawing conclusions on broader societal implications.

Undergraduate Research Assistant (Colivri VR and Robotics Laboratory)

2024 – Present
Universidad de los AndesBogotá, Colombia

Utilized VR and robotic technologies to support research applications and autonomous systems planning. Managed technological inventories, created documentation, and deployed virtual tools across university machines. Assisted in the development of social coordination simulators.

Computational Astronomy Researcher

2024
Universidad de los AndesBogotá, Colombia

Developed Python code for telescope data analysis, applying computational techniques to astronomy and physics. Leveraged Pandas, Matplotlib, NumPy, and SciPy for high-precision data visualization.

Professional Experience

Web Developer for Research Groups

Universidad de los Andes

2024 – 2026

Developed, planned, and deployed full-stack web applications using diverse technologies. Executed complex data migration between disparate systems ensuring 100% data integrity. Optimized essential databases for research operations and team management.

Laboratory Assistant (Videogame Lab / General Lab)

Universidad de los Andes

2024 – 2026

Oversaw laboratory inventory and asset readiness. Managed all aspects of laboratory operations to ensure peak functional capability for academic and special-event needs.

Multilingual Service Worker

2024

Provided customer service in a multicultural environment, communicating fluently in multiple languages. Assisted with event management and daily operations.

Education

2022 – Present (Currently 8th Semester)

Universidad de los Andes

Double Major: B.S. in Systems and Computing Engineering & B.A. in Languages and Culture | Bogotá, Colombia

RoboticsVRSoftware DevelopmentSocial Studies
2025

Aalto University

Exchange Program, School of Science (Computer Science) | Espoo, Finland

Served as an Exchange Ambassador for Universidad de los Andes

Projects

A selection of systems, research tools, and academic platforms developed across various laboratories and personal initiatives.

Finnish Parliament Toxicity Analysis
Research

Finnish Parliament Toxicity Analysis

Research analysis of toxic speech in the Finnish Parliament (2015–2023). Studied correlations between toxicity and demographics (gender, party) using ParliamentSampo Knowledge Graph and NLP methods. Investigated how political language impacts social polarization.

ParliamentSampoNLPPythonLinked Open Data
Colivri_Web
System

Colivri_Web

The official website for the Colivri Laboratory at Universidad de los Andes. Provides comprehensive information on research projects, team members, scientific publications, and general laboratory news.

Web DevelopmentUI/UX
Imagine Web
System

Imagine Web

The official website for the Imagine research group at Universidad de los Andes. Serves as a platform for sharing research activities, group members, and academic seminars.

Web DevelopmentResearch Portal
Research Management Backend
Infrastructure

Research Management Backend

A backend server built with Express.js for managing research entities. Features a unique multi-language architecture that dynamically connects to different MongoDB databases based on a 'lang' query parameter at runtime.

Express.jsNode.jsMongoDBREST API
Self-Hosted Infrastructure (Betel's Playground)
Infrastructure

Self-Hosted Infrastructure (Betel's Playground)

Designed and maintained a personal server stack on legacy hardware. Implemented self-hosted alternatives for cloud services managed via a custom domain with continuous uptime monitoring.

DockerCloudflareTailscaleUptimeRobotNextcloud

Technical Skills

programming Languages

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptJavaC++Rust (Familiar)C (Familiar)Dart (Familiar)

frameworks And Web

ReactNext.jsNode.jsAngularFlutter

data Science And Analysis

PandasNumPySciPyMatplotlibSQLMongoDB

tools And Dev Ops

GitGitHub/GitLabJenkinsDockerLinuxAzure DevOpsGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)PostmanSonarQubeOverleafUptimeRobotCloudflareTailscale

operating Systems

Linux (CachyOS, Hyprland)WindowsMeta Horizon OS

three D Modeling And Rendering

BlenderUnity

soft Skills

LeadershipMultilingual CommunicationEvent PlanningInventory ManagementPublic SpeakingLanguage Teaching

Languages

SpanishEspañol
Native
EnglishEnglish
Proficient (C1 IELTS)
GermanDeutsch
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Japanese日本語
Intermediate (N3)
FrenchFrançais
Intermediate (A2)

Leadership

Organizer of Language Communities

2025

Orchestrated cultural exchange events and facilitated Japanese and English language groups

Japan-Colombia Cultural Event Volunteer

2024

Co-managed operations for a large-scale multicultural event, providing support in multiple languages

YMCA Volunteer

2016, 2023

Led social programs across diverse communities and participated in mental health initiatives focused on emotional management

Get in touch.

I'm always open to discussing research collaborations, new opportunities, or linguistics.