Miguel Torres
About Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres serves as the Course Director at Platzi, specializing in data science and artificial intelligence education. With over five years of mentoring experience, he focuses on enhancing learning experiences and promoting technology careers among new generations.
Current Role at Platzi
Miguel Torres currently serves as the Course Director (Data and AI Instructional Designer and Educational Content Coordinator) at Platzi, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages the recording and launching of courses and learning programs for students and partners. He focuses on creating educational experiences in data science and artificial intelligence, aiming to democratize learning on a global scale. His responsibilities also include recruiting industry expert teachers to enhance the learning experience in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence School.
Previous Experience at Platzi
Miguel Torres has a history of working with Platzi, having previously held the position of Associate for five months in 2020 and Course Director for one year from 2021 to 2022. His earlier roles contributed to his understanding of educational content development and instructional design within the tech industry.
Education and Qualifications
Miguel Torres studied at Platzi from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on Ingeniería de Software and achieved expertise in Data Science. Prior to that, he attended Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz from 2011 to 2017, earning a degree in Ingeniería en Electrónica with a specialization in electrical and electronic engineering.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
For over five years, Miguel Torres has mentored individuals entering the tech industry, concentrating on areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and startups. He has organized tech community events and courses in collaboration with organizations like Hackers/Founders, promoting the benefits of the technology industry to new generations.
Professional Background
Miguel Torres has held various roles in the tech industry, including positions as a Community Developer and Project Manager at Stackcode in 2018 and 2019, respectively. He also served as a Manager at Comunidad TX for one year. His diverse experience in community development and project management has contributed to his current focus on educational content and instructional design.