Ángel Javier Ramírez Abundis

Sociologist • Full-Stack Developer

Brillante #709, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, C.P. 44280

Executive Summary

Sociologist & Computational Researcher with 7+ years leading public technology, applied AI (Computer Vision / NLP), and full-stack software development projects. Specialized in transforming complex social data problems into high-impact open-source technology platforms, data sovereignty tools, and interactive mapping systems. Founder of Tejer.RED and international speaker at FOSDEM (Belgium).

Applied Knowledge

1. Forensic Systems & Tech Sovereignty (Tejer.RED)

2021 – Present

Founded Tejer.RED, architecting open-source software tools to empower search collectives and forensic identification in Mexico:

Semantic Cartography: Geolocated and mapped 3,000+ reports using spatial DBSCAN clustering algorithms.
Tattoo Correlation System: TF-IDF vectorization & embeddings pipeline uncovering 250+ potential matches between unidentified deceased and missing persons registries.
Collaborative Journalism & Evidence Search: Open-access platforms designed to democratize the use and visualization of institutional information for the identification of missing persons, developed in partnership with Animal Político and ZonaDocs.

2. Pioneering Research in AI, NLP & Data Inference (UdeG & FOSDEM)

2020 – 2024

Pioneered computational social science research on transnational freight train graffiti across North America (CONACYT Master's Thesis):

Data Mining & Computer Vision (ResNet): Engineered the automated Python/SQL bot idmb and developed a custom CNN model using open-source tools like the TensorFlow library for pictorial style identification.
Natural Language Processing (spaCy): Built NLP text pipelines for subcultural identity discourse analysis.
International Speaker (FOSDEM 2024, Belgium): Delivered technical talk on graph node reduction using Graphology & SigmaJS. Published peer-reviewed papers in Portugal and Ecuador.

3. Full-Stack Web Architecture, Graph Systems & Augmented Reality (DVI & AR)

2017 – 2023

Engineered high-performance interactive web applications and immersive digital experiences:

DVI Interface: Real-time web rendering of complex relational graphs using ForceAtlas layouts with SigmaJS, Graphology, and SQL databases.
Interactive Web & AR Installation (Recorriendo el tRAzo): Interactive SVG web app and an Augmented Reality installation mounted at UdeG Central Library.
Text Mining Software (Amoxeh WP Plugin): Built custom PHP/MySQL plugin for text corpus curation and analysis across 300+ news articles.

Work Experience in Companies & Organizations

Web Developer — Balam Studio Creative Media

Oct 2021 – Oct 2024

Zapopan, Mex. (Remote). Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce e-commerce development (custom themes/plugins), alongside custom React, JS, and PHP solutions. GNU/Linux/Apache server deployments.

Web Developer — Uzu Digital / Nauka

Oct 2017 – Nov 2020

Guadalajara, Mex. Built corporate websites in WordPress and e-commerce stores in WooCommerce (custom adaptations and plugins), alongside PHP/MySQL programming. Linux/Apache server administration.

Data Analyst Intern — MONDO MARKETING (問答マーケティング)

Ago 2018 – Dic 2018

Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Data analysis of digital marketing campaign metrics, relational social media analytics, and digital communication reporting.

Web & Content Developer — Nuvi Global

Feb 2017 – Oct 2017

Zapopan, Mex. Design and development of the new institutional portal, digital brand positioning strategies, and audiovisual content production.

Content Developer & Digital Consultant — Atama Estrategia Creativa

Oct 2015 – Oct 2016

Zapopan, Mex. Visual identity and digital communication design for #GobiernoAbiertoJal (ITEI Jalisco / OGP Mexico), #Protocolo409 citizen platform, and public sector media strategy.

Web Designer & Developer — Web-Gdl

Jun 2013 – Oct 2015

Guadalajara, Mex. Implemented corporate WordPress portals and WooCommerce shopping carts with custom themes, alongside PHP + MySQL/JS web programming and organic SEO.

Production & Field Operations Assistant — Centura Building Systems (Canadá) & Dadicas (EE. UU.)

2022 – 2024

Vancouver, Canada & San Diego, US. Structural assembly, surface finishing, heavy logistics, and industrial machinery operation (forklift) in international environments.

Core Tech Stack & Skills

Languages & Web Development:

AI, Machine Learning & NLP:

Data Visualization & Graphs:

Key Education

Master of Arts in Communication Studies

2020 – 2022

Universidad de Guadalajara • Becario CONACYT

Bachelor in Sociology

2012 – 2016

Universidad de Guadalajara • Titulado con Monografía e Investigación