Luis Guillermo Natera Orozco, Ph.D.

Creative Technologist.

Creative Technologist and founder of Tyn Studio, with a Ph.D. in Network Science from Central European University. I build purposeful software at the intersection of technology, data, and design — from web platforms and AI-powered tools to geospatial analysis and urban research. With experience leading product development, operations, and interdisciplinary teams, I bring a calm, intentional approach to solving complex challenges in sustainability, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.

Technical skills

Computational tools

Python (+5 years experience)

Web Development

• Django
• FastAPI
• HTMX

GeoSpatial Analysis

• GeoPandas
• H3
• OSMnx
• Google Maps API

Data Management

• PostgreSQL
• PostGIS
• Pandas

Most Recent Work Experience

2026 - Founder, Tyn Studio

• Remote-first development studio specializing in web development, data science, and AI integration.
• Custom Django and HTMX web applications, PostgreSQL database design, API development, and full-stack deployment.
• Data science and geospatial analysis projects for urban planning and environmental research.
• AI-powered tools and agent integration within web applications.

2023 - Head of Operations (prev. Software Engineer), AerLabs

• Echo Environmental Management Platform.
  • Oversaw the development of Echo, a web platform to manage the environmental impact of airports.
  • Led product development, coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning technical delivery with business goals.
• Non-CO2 MRV, DG CLIMA European Commission.
  • Tech lead for a FastAPI-based data collection and storage platform for the European Commission (DG-CLIMA).
  • Stakeholder management (Airlines, EUROCONTROL, DG-CLIMA) to align on interests, design of the technical solution, and implementation of proof of concept.
  • MRV schedule to go live in 2025, collecting data of all commercial European flights.
• CAELUS, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
  • Tech lead for the adaptation of Echo Environmental Management platform to the CAELUS project.
  • Facilitator between the client (non technical team), and the development team.
  • Backend (FastAPI) developer for custom processes and business implementation.
• Operations and Business Development.
  • Oversaw project delivery and internal operations as Head of Operations (from May 2025).
  • Technical writer for business proposals, winning the bids for the European Commission and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
  • Developed the Information Security Management System (ISMS) for the company, culminating in obtaining the certification ISO 27001.
  • Owner of the ISMS, responsible for maintaining the certification.
  • Developed the company’s internal wiki, to document processes and procedures.

2021 - 2023 Associate, Software Developer, SYSTEMIQ

• PlasticIQ, Walmart Foundation.
  • Developed a SPA serious-game with Django and HTMX. PlatiscIQ live version
  • App is currently being used globally by Walmart foundation associates
• Steel and Aluminium Decarbonization Strategy, Mission Possible Partnership.
  • Developed and maintained a python module to generate decarbonization simulations.
  • Core developer for main module powering decarbonization simulations for aluminium, chemicals, concrete and cement, and ammonia.
• Internal processes.
  • Established the internal Git workflow for the company.
  • Development and coaching for non-technical team members to use the technical tools.

2021 - 2021 Research Fellow, Agglomeration and Social Networks Research Lab

• Urban Mobility and COVID-19.
  • GeoPandas-based analysis of GPS mobility data.
  • Co-developed the research methodology to understand the impact of urban mobility in the spread of COVID-19 in Budapest.

2021 - 2023 Data and Network Science Consultant, Cities Observatory (ITESM)

• Accessibility and Mobility Analysis
  • Developed a methodology to measure urban accessibility in 75 Mexican cities using open data.
  • Implemented python-based algorithms to measure urban accessibility.
  • The findings are currently being used by national decision makers to plan better social housing.
• Air Quality During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown
  • Coordinated the development of a methodology to measure changes in air quality for Mexican cities during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
  • Data analysis and results interpretation.

Education

2021 Ph.D. Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. Network Science.

2015 M.A. ITESO, Tlaquepaque, Mexico. Communication of Science and Culture.

2015 Academic Visit, MIT Medial Lab. Center for Civic Media.

2010 B.Arch. ITESO, Tlaquepaque, Mexico. Architecture.

Awards

2020 Award for Advanced Doctoral Students. Central European University.

2019 Best lighting talk award. International Conference in Complex Networks and their Applications.

Languages

Spanish (native)

English (professional)

French (basic)