Biography
Daniel was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. He completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in economics at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. Before attending Princeton, he advanced his career by working at the Central Bank of Colombia, Scotiabank, the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce, and Colombia’s Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN). His professional journey has encompassed a variety of fields, including data science, economic analysis, economic research, antitrust enforcement, and risk management. He is deeply interested in economic development, the application of data science in public policy, and strengthening institutions for sustainable growth. At Princeton, he aims to delve into development and institutional policies that could bolster Colombia. During the summer of 2025, he interned at the Japan Economic Foundation in Tokyo, where he researched trade resilience and the service sector and contributed to the Foundation’s digital outreach strategy. Following his studies at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Daniel aspires to contribute to Latin America’s development policies through short-term roles at the IDB, World Bank, or IMF. In the long term, his ambition is to lead the National Planning Department of Colombia. Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Daniel is passionate about soccer, electronic music, and enjoys attending festivals and concerts with his friends.