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About
Dr. Astudillo has forged an illustrious career marked by a robust educational background and extensive professional experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science from Georgia Tech, obtained in 1995, complementing his prior education as an Informatics Engineer from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) in Chile, achieved in 1988.
Throughout his career, Dr. Astudillo has held key roles in various prestigious organizations. He has served as a Research Professor at the Institute for Technology and Innovation in Health and Wellness (ITiSB) of Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), as well as a Professor of Informatics at UTFSM, both in Chile.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Astudillo has garnered significant industry experience, having worked as a Lead Applications Architect at MCI Systemhouse, Financial Systems Architects in New York City, and Solunegocios in Chile.
His primary research interest lies in Software Architecture, with a focus on the identification, evaluation, and reuse of technological decisions using imperfect information. As Principal Investigator of the Toeska R&D team, he conducts research, teaching, and technology transfer in Software Architecture, particularly in microservices and IoT applications, alongside Process Improvement. These efforts find applications in e-Health, Digital Government, and Cultural Informatics.
Dr. Astudillo's contributions extend beyond research, encompassing leadership roles in academia and professional organizations. He has chaired UTFSM's Doctorate in Informatics Engineering and Master of Information Technology programs, served as Executive Secretary of CLEI (the Association of Latin-American Informatics departments), chaired Chile's informatics scholarships committee, and organized several national and international conferences.
Furthermore, Dr. Astudillo has demonstrated his scholarly impact through the publication of over 150 articles in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, as well as the supervision of numerous graduate theses. His leadership in R&D projects and international collaborations underscores his commitment to advancing the field of Informatics and Software Architecture.