Jose Gelves

About

Political scientist from Universidad de los Andes, with minors in Public Policy and Economics. My work focuses on AI governance, digital policy, and public sector transformation in Colombia and Latin America.

Most recently, I've advised on Colombia's digital government strategy for a MinTIC-funded initiative, co-authored a report on AI adoption by electoral authorities worldwide for the Registraduría Nacional, and contributed to the National AI Policy and Digital Poverty Index at the Departamento Nacional de Planeación.

I also build with AI agents. I use tools like Claude Code to turn research questions into working software.

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Experience

Research Consultant

Apr. 2025 – Present

Universidad de los Andes

Supporting a MinTIC-funded initiative to evaluate and plan Colombia's digital government strategy. Processing FURAG performance data and contributing to digital roadmaps and ICT policy guidelines.

Research Consultant

Dec. 2025

Universidad de los Andes

Co-authored a research report for Colombia's electoral authority (Registraduría Nacional) examining how electoral bodies worldwide are adopting AI tools.

Intern, Digital Development Directorate

Feb. – Aug. 2025

Departamento Nacional de Planeación

Contributed to Colombia's Digital Poverty Index, Digital Education National Policy, and National AI Policy. Analyzed ICT datasets in R, conducted literature reviews, and developed a citizen AI training roadmap.

Research Assistant

Feb. – Apr. 2025

Universidad de los Andes

Collaborated with Prof. Juan David Gutiérrez on a report examining how AI is transforming the Colombian labor market. Conducted 21 expert interviews and developed a global literature review on AI exposure.

Projects

Coming soon.

Writing

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