ABOUT US
Who we are
Estudios Técnicos, Inc., (ETI) is the leading planning, research, market strategy, social analysis, and economic advisory consulting firm in Puerto Rico. With more than 35 years of operation on the island, it maintains a forward looking vision in the services provided by its team of first-rate professionals. The use of advanced technology, and its multidisciplinary approach make it unique in Puerto Rico. Its staff disciplines includes such as economics, planning, law, statistics, management, finance, marketing, communications, data analysis, programming, and geography, among others.
This multidisciplinary approach enriches the results of studies and the management of projects that require the integration of various disciplines. Added to this is the control, quality, and efficiency of the data obtained in the field work by the group of surveyors and supervisors of the firm. Field work is not subcontracted.
Estudios Técnicos Inc. has a proud professional reputation that is kept through a carefully implemented quality control process, the development and introduction of new products to the market, the strategic analysis of companies that wish to operate in Puerto Rico and the United States, as well as the most complete data base on the economic and social reality of the country.
Principles of the Organization
Estudios Técnicos, Inc.
MISSION
Contribute to the social and economic development of Puerto Rico through the delivery of research and advice to institutions in the public sector, as well as entrepreneurial, and non-profit organizations.
VISION
Be the best and most innovative | Exceed the expectations of our clients | Maintain a pleasant working environment and quality that provides for the professional development of team members. | Commitment to integrity is the guiding principle of our work.
VALUES
Our operations are based on honesty, ethics, a sense of responsibility, commitment, and equal opportunities and training. Our team believes in these values and applies them to each of the jobs they do to achieve excellence and quality in the service we offer to our clients.
MEET OUR TEAM
Estudios Técnicos, Inc., as indicated, has a multidisciplinary team of 28 professionals from various disciplines. It also has a primary research unit composed of more than 50 interviewers, supervisors, and staff, with college preparation at the undergraduate level and, in some cases at the graduate level, including master’s degrees in areas related to social studies, business administration, planning, and education.
PERSONAL PROFESIONAL
José J. Villamil, B.Sc.
Founder and Chief Executive OfficerJosé J. Villamil, B.Sc.
Economist. Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Estudios Técnicos, Inc., and president of its Board of Directors. Graduated from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania. Villamil has been visiting professor at several academic institutions: Harvard University; the Institute for Development Studies of the University of Sussex, in England; and the National University of Engineering, in Perú, among others. He has worked as a consultant for several international organizations and chaired the Inter American Planning Society, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, and the Association of Economists. He was a member of the Board of Directors of BBVA in Puerto Rico. Villamil received an honorary doctorate from the Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico in 2004 and the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Foundation fellowship for his work on the economic development of small economies. He was director and founder of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation and the Non-Profit Sector Research Fund at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C.
Graham A. Castillo Pagán, JD.
President and Chief Operating OfficerGraham Castillo Pagán
Economist and lawyer, President and Chief Operating Officer of the firm. He earned his degree in Economics from Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR), Metropolitan Campus, and a Juris Doctor from IAUPR Law School. Castillo-Pagán has over 25 years of experience in market studies, macroeconomics analysis and cost, benefit, and viability for the development of real state, as well as commercial, financial, and food projects, among others. He provided services to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to include CDBG, HOME, and NSP. As a HUD consultant, he provided services to the Department of Housing, the Housing Finance Authority, and the Puerto Rico Commissioner of Municipal Affairs. He also provided services to the academia and educational companies in the island such as IAUPR, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Sacred Heart University, Eduk Group, and Edic College. He was director of Universia Puerto Rico, which is Banco Santander’s virtual university platform worldwide.
Lcda. Anitza M. Cox, MEd.
Director, Social Analysis and Policy DivisionAnitza M. Cox Marrero, MA, JD.
Director of the Analysis and Social Policy Division. Lawyer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in education with a major in instructional design, both form the Sacred Heart University. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico and a postgraduate certification in Community Development and Public Administration from Rutgers University in New Jersey. In addition to her experience as a consultant, she has more than 15 years of teaching experience in Program Research and Evaluation at several university institutions, currently in the Graduate Program of Public Administration at the University of Puerto Rico. She is a member of the American Evaluation Association.
Yoana López, MP, PPL
Director, Environmental, Urban, and Regional Planning DivisionYoana López, MP, PPL.
Director of the Environmental, Urban, and Regional Planning Division. She earned a Juris Doctor, a master’s degree in Planning, and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR). López has worked with federal projects assigned to the Vice Presidency of Students Affairs and the Office of Compliance and Integrity in Research, assigned to the Vice Presidency of Research and Innovation of the UPR.
Carlos Torija, MS.
Director, Statistics DivisionCarlos Torija, MS.
Director of the Statistics Division. Highly involved in the firm’s projects that require statistical analysis and design of samples and surveys. He earned his degree in Statistics and Operations Research from Complutense University of Madrid. Has earned a master’s degree in Applied Economics and another in Current Methods of Applied Statistics from National University of Distance Education (UNED) in Spain. Torija completed postgraduate studies in Advanced Methods of Applied Statistics, Design, and Statistical Treatment of Surveys at the Foundation University and Business, in collaboration with UNED in Spain. He also completed courses on Quality Control of Information at Complutense University in Madrid. Torija is involved in projects that require statistical analysis as well as sample and survey design.
Cristina Vargas, MA
Director, Market Strategies DivisionCristina Vargas, MA
With over 18 years of experience, she leads projects on market analysis, business intelligence, customer experience and those related to consumer behavior. She has extensive knowledge in the application of traditional and digital quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, and a master’s degree in Communications with a major in Public Relations from the Sacred Heart University of Puerto Rico. Furthermore, she earned a certification in Customer Experience and Design Management.
Leslie Adames, MA
Director, Economic Analysis and Policy DivisionLeslie Adames, MA
Economist. For 13 years, he worked as an economist and head of the “Capital Planning” unit of Banco Santander in Puerto Rico where he was responsible for conducting economic and financial industry analysis, developing projection models for the institution’s capital test stress exercises, and evaluating and determining the reasonableness of the macroeconomic variables used in the design of the models associated with the CECL process. Mr. Adames was part of the team of economists at Estudios Tecnicos, Inc. from 2004-2007 where he worked in the Economic Policy and Analysis unit on issues related to economic policy, market analysis, economic impact studies, financial viability, and valuation of business. From 2002 to 2004, he was part of the team of economic advisers of the Governor’s Office, where he was in charge of evaluating the economic reasonableness of legislative measures and economic development strategies. Also, he served as professor of economics at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico from 2000 to 2007.
Roberto López, MA
Coordinates the Data Analytics DivisionRoberto López, MA
Studied economics and finance at University of Valladolid in Spain and the Catholic University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He has developed several analytical instruments and market analysis based on GIS technology that integrate socio-economic, demographics and business data valuable to the firm.
Juan Castañer, MA
Senior Economic AdvisorJuan Castañer, MA
Senior Economic Advisor. Highly recognized for his vast experience in the public sector. He served as Deputy Administrator of the Economic Development Administration and Director of the Economic Analysis Areas of the Planning Board of Puerto Rico. He has published articles in the areas of international trade, economic development, and the economy of Puerto Rico.
Alisa Ortiz, MP
Planner for the Urban, Regional, and Environmental Planning Division.
Alejandro Jordán, BS
Economist. Collaborates in the Economic Analysis and Policy Division.
Edward A. Mercado, JD, MPA
Collaborates in the Social Analysis and Policy Division.
Gamaliel Lamboy, BSc
He is part of both the Economic Analysis and Data Analytics group.
James Klau, BA
Programmer and cartographer. He works in the Data Analytics division as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programmer and technician.
José Quiñones, BA
Programmer. He works in the Data Analytics Division.
Lorena Franco, MS
Economist. Member of the Economic Analysis and Policy group.
Luis Adorno, MP, PPL
Planner in the Environmental, Urban, and Regional Planning Division.
Marcos A. Valdez, BBA
He works in the Data Analytics Division.
María A. Santiago, BBA
Research Assistant. Member of the Market Strategies Division.
Natalia Figueroa, MBA
Collaborates in the Social Analysis and Policy Division.
Oria Andino, BBA
Coordinates the firm’s publications and new housing database.
Rafael Arroyo, MA, Ph.D.
Member of the Social Analysis and Policy Division.
Roberto Aragón, MA
Economist. Member of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division.
Roberto Ríos, BA
Supervisor field work.
Roberto Moyano, MS
Cartographer. Geographic Information Systems Analyst.
Mayra E. Rivera
Rivera serves as the firm’s administrative assitant.
José Ortiz
Ortiz serves as the firm’s general manager.