Valeria Villalobos
Project Manager | Researcher | Data Analyst
I am a project manager with a diverse background in research, technology, and operations. My experience ranges from university research centers to tech startups and international consulting firms. I’ve been responsible for EU projects, built AI tools, maintained websites, and managed international initiatives.
Skills and Tools
I enjoy combining analytics, visualization, and tech to solve problems. I help projects succeed by making data clear, actionable, and easy to understand.
Technical
Project Management
Data Analytics
Data Visualization
Machine Learning
Text Analytics
Prediction / Forecasting
Web Scraping
Tools
R, Python
Excel, Power BI, Tableau
Elementor, WordPress
HTML, CSS, JS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: C1
Italian: B2
French: A2
German: A2
Professional Experience
Over 8 years of experience across AI, automation, and international business. Proven track record in leading projects, optimizing processes, and building strong collaborations worldwide.
Additional Contributions
I actively contribute to research, knowledge sharing, and community initiatives, combining my skills in data, project management, and social impact.
Conferences
Guest Speaker
BEST MED Seminar: Data Management and Sharing for Sustainable Tourism.
Organized by Lazio Region.
Italy, 2021
Publications
Gasparini, M.L. & Villalobos, V. (2022), Monitoring Sustainability along Cultural Routes: The Case of the Med Sustainable Path and Cultural Route Model, In: Handbook of Research on Cultural Tourism and Sustainability. IGI Global.
Volunteer Work
R Code Developer
EU Aid Volunteers
Italy, 2021-2022
Founder
APA-UDONE Animal Protection Association
Venezuela, 2011 – 2018
Certifications and Courses
Committed to continuous learning in data science, analytics, and AI.
Deep Learning Applications
Big Data Lab, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Italy (2022)
Data Analysis Tools
Big Data Lab, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Italy (2022)
Data Science Summer School
Hertie School Data Science Lab, Germany (2021)
Advanced Analytics in R for Data Science
SuperDataScience (2018)
Education
M.Sc. and B.Sc. graduate with international experience and a strong foundation in economics, management, and data-driven research.
M.Sc. in Economics and Management
University of Bologna
Thesis: Good practices in EU tourism projects – An application of text mining.
- Bologna, Italy
- 2018 - 2020
Erasmus Exchange Program: M.Sc. in Economics
University of Konstanz
- Konstanz, Germany
- 2019 - 2020
B.Sc. in Tourism
Universidad de Oriente
Thesis: Towards a mathematical model for analyzing Venezuelan outbound tourism.
- Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
- 2010 – 2016
Location
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