IEEE Day 2025 | Day 4: Innovation, Design, and Empowerment
The IEEE Day 2025 (Day 4) celebration features a full-day program dedicated to innovation, design, and professional development.
The morning session begins with an engaging UI/UX Master Class led by Jesús Trujillo, Daniel Martínez, and Andrés Lopera—professionals recognized for their expertise in interface design, software development, and user-centered engineering. This session will guide participants through key design principles, emphasizing creativity, usability, and modern approaches to user experience.
Following the workshop, participants will engage in a Mockup Competition, where teams will develop and present innovative proposals inspired by the morning session. The competition encourages teamwork, design thinking, and technical precision, promoting collaboration among students and professionals.
A networking lunch will follow, offering a valuable opportunity for speakers, judges, and participants to share experiences, exchange insights, and strengthen professional connections within the IEEE community.
In the afternoon, the focus shifts to the “Women in Tech” guest panel, titled “Women in Engineering: Professional and Career Perspectives.” The panel features Luna Julio (Systems Engineering student and Backend Developer), Nicolle Antequera Rocha (Electronic Engineer and MSc student at Politecnico di Milano), and Merlys Solórzano Mendoza (Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR leader in tech). Each panelist will share personal trajectories, career strategies, and perspectives on advancing women’s participation in engineering and technology.
The day concludes with acknowledgments and closing remarks, celebrating teamwork, innovation, and inclusion as core values of the IEEE community, and reinforcing the importance of empowering diverse voices in technology and engineering.
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- kilómetro 5 Vía Puerto Colombia
- Barranquilla, Atlantico
- Colombia
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Andres of Celes
Frontend en la era de la IA
Biography:
FrontEnd Engineer - JavaScript. ReactJS. Angular. ReactNative. Ionic Framework.
Software developer since 2012 and front-end developer since 2014, passionate about always being in continuous to learn, innovative, proactive, able to work in groups, responsible, and highly capable for troubleshooting.
Experience:
- Graduated from Universidad Simon Bolivar, 2009-2015: Systems Engineer
- Software developer for: Ludycom S.A., Ministerio de Minas y Energía de Colombia, DANE Colombia.
- Mobile App developer for: Ideaware
- Front-end Engineer for: Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos
- Front-end Developer for: Celes (Current Job)
Bilingual (Spanish - English)
Jesús of Avvy
La accesibilidad como reflejo de nuestra relación con las pantallas.
Biography:
UX/UI Designer | Expert in Web & Mobile Platforms | Figma & Adobe Suite Specialist | Creative Lead at Avvy Tech
Jesús Trujillo is a UX/UI Designer with over five years of experience crafting user-centered digital experiences for web and mobile platforms. A graduate in Graphic Design from Universidad del Norte, he specializes in building design systems, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes that merge creativity and usability.
Currently serving as Creative Lead at Avvy Tech, Jesús has collaborated with international teams on projects for Virtual Emily Staffing, VANANA, MOBILITY ADO, and Cooking with My Doctor, enhancing user interfaces and improving engagement through strategic design thinking.
Proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite, and WordPress, he combines strong visual storytelling with technical precision to deliver designs that are both intuitive and impactful. His bilingual communication skills and leadership experience allow him to bridge design and development teams effectively.
Driven by a passion for clarity, functionality, and innovation, Jesús continues to shape user experiences that inspire and connect.
Daniel of Universidad del Norte
To be Defined
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Systems Engineering Student & IT Staff at Universidad del Norte | Full Stack Developer | Passionate About Learning and Teamwork
Daniel Martínez is a Systems Engineering student and IT staff member at Universidad del Norte, where he contributes to the university’s technological development within the DTIC department. With a growing background in software development and project collaboration, Daniel combines academic excellence with hands-on technical experience.
He has previously worked as a full-stack developer at CL SMA LTDA and SNAU Tech Solutions, where he participated in backend and frontend development, design documentation, and system integration projects. His experience spans various technologies, including InfluxDB, version control, and agile development environments.
A self-taught learner and organized professional, Daniel has also taken on leadership roles within his faculty and served as a teaching assistant in Algorithm II, supporting his peers in their academic growth. His participation in programming marathons, ACM, and innovation initiatives highlights his commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
He strives to merge his technical skills and collaborative mindset to develop efficient, scalable, and user-oriented digital solutions.
Luna of Oracle
Women in Engineering: Professional and Career Perspectives.
Biography:
Systems Engineering Student | Backend Developer | Java | PL/SQL | Python | Machine Learning Enthusiast
Luna Julio is a Systems Engineering student and backend developer passionate about building efficient, scalable, and data-driven systems. She specializes in Java (versions 8, 11, and 17) and has experience developing RESTful APIs and backend solutions using Spring Boot, Maven, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Currently, Luna works as an Intern at Oracle, where she applies her knowledge of Java and PL/SQL in enterprise-level environments. Previously, she served as a Student Tutor at Universidad del Norte, providing academic support in courses such as Mechanical Physics, Algorithms and Programming, and Data Structures I, fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving among students.
Her interests extend to Machine Learning and Data Science, where she seeks to integrate intelligent systems into backend development. Luna is known for her strong logic-based reasoning, curiosity, and dedication to continuous improvement — qualities that make her a promising young professional in technology and software development.
Nicolle of Politecnico di Milano
Women in Engineering: Professional and Career Perspectives.
Biography:
Electronic Engineer | MSc. Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronics & Robotics Student at Politecnico di Milano | Women in STEM Advocate
Nicolle Antequera Rocha is an Electronic Engineer with strong foundations in digital systems, communications, and control engineering, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronics & Robotics at Politecnico di Milano.
She graduated with Silver Medal honors from Universidad del Norte (Colombia), where she actively led several academic and student initiatives. Nicolle served as President of W-STEM (2022–2023) and President of the IEEE EMBS Student Chapter (2022–2023), demonstrating her leadership in promoting women’s participation in science and technology.
Her academic experience includes serving as a teaching assistant in courses such as Communications, Digital Logic, Circuit Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, and SolidWorks Workshops. She is deeply interested in the intersection between electronics, mechanics, and automation, aiming to develop intelligent and sustainable engineering solutions.
Merlys of Mappa
Women in Engineering: Professional and Career Perspectives.
Biography:
Electronic Engineer | MSc. Student in Smart Industry Technologies at Universidad del Norte | Researcher in Power Electronics, Automation, and IoT Systems
Merlys Solórzano Mendoza is an Electronic Engineer with a strong background in automation, industrial control systems, and power electronics. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Smart Industry Technologies at Universidad del Norte (Colombia), where she contributes as a researcher in the Mechatronics and Automation Laboratory, developing innovative solutions for smart manufacturing and industrial applications.
Her experience includes the design, programming, and implementation of automated electronic systems, focusing on embedded control, Internet of Things (IoT) integration, and data acquisition platforms for industrial environments. She has participated in projects related to renewable energy, sensor networks, and digital manufacturing technologies, combining her technical expertise with a problem-solving mindset.
Merlys has also served in leadership roles within IEEE student branches, promoting collaboration and technical education across engineering communities. She is recognized for her analytical thinking, teamwork, and commitment to continuous learning, as well as her drive to advance sustainable and intelligent industrial technologies.
Her current interests include cyber-physical systems, robotics, digital twins, and machine learning applications in industry, aiming to bridge electronics, data, and automation to support the transition toward Industry 4.0.