Pedro Piffaut
Oceanside
Summary
A highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive experience in econometric modeling, research analytics, and data analysis. Adept at applying advanced statistical techniques and econometric models to uncover insights, optimize decision-making, and solve complex business and economic problems. Proficient in a wide range of analytical tools and software, including Stata, EViews, Matlab, Python, R, and SPSS, to conduct robust quantitative analysis, simulation, and forecasting. Strong background in working with large datasets, performing econometric testing, and generating actionable recommendations for both academic and industry applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
Universitat De Barcelona
09.2023 - Current
- Teaching applied econometrics and data analytics
Associate Professor
Universidad de los Andes
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching microeconomics, economics of strategy, and econometrics
Managing Director
Langeron Econometrics
12.2016 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: The firm consults and advises major clients in several industries in the U.S. and Chile
- Managed and direct economic studies and reports to economic sectors with the support of big data and econometric methods
- Built marketing mix models (MMM) to analyze and measure the effects of media metrics (GRP, CPV, impressions, etc.) on marketing effectiveness, and ROI
- Developed econometric models to forecast macroeconomic scenarios and economic analyses to the public sector, agencies, and corporations
- Supported business strategy and firm growth based on data en empirical evidence
- Experienced leading client service solutions and business development
Director
FTI Consulting
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted economic and quantitative expert analyses to clients involved in litigation, arbitration, and other contexts where parties are engaged in complex business disputes
- Served as expert econometrician in a lawsuit between Louis Dreyfus Commodities BV vs Glencore Xstrata over alleged manipulation of cotton prices in violation of the Commodities Exchange Act
- Officiated as a health economist and statistical sampling expert in a large healthcare litigation matter for the Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement program and some other major pharmaceutical disputes
- Derived econometric models to support alleged infringement of Intellectual Property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights
- Mentored an analytic team of five economists with advanced analytics and econometric modeling expertise
Director
Langeron Econometrics
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed an analytic team of experts in market research and econometric modeling, increasing revenue growth by 21%, and achieving company goals and profitability
- Developed economic models and managed the data analysis, econometric modeling, and the necessary statistical and econometric testing to ensure model validation
- Improved quality of decision-making by providing financial forecasts, expected results, and ROI analysis to lead the firm’s strategy and business decisions
- Expanded advanced analytics usage in research, data mining, and business intelligence to the decision-making process
- Led R&D function by developing new techniques and econometric approaches to providing solutions to uncommon financial and business dilemmas
Director of Research Analytics and Knowledge
Trident University
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Created and established a department with the capacity to process data and generate information and reports about the university's performance to the community, the Armed Forces, and the United States Congress
- Developed all the reports necessary to obtain academic accreditation on an ongoing basis from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the entity in charge of the accreditation processes in the district of Los Angeles, California
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
- Designated IRB Chair (Institutional Research Board). Trident University is one of the privately owned educational institutions that provides higher education to all branches of the Armed Forces
Senior Manager
Millward Brown, Inc. (Kantar Group)
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Managed a team of four research analysts increasing annual revenues by $15 million, achieving business growth by 17% in 2008-2010
- Applied state-of-the-art econometric techniques to increase business performance and firm growth
- The array of applications includes time series analysis, marketing mix modeling, optimization, and custom media research
- Tested econometric models (VIF, Autocorrelation, Heteroskedasticity, Missing Variables, etc.)
- Analyzed media metrics (GRP, CPV, impressions, etc.), marketing effectiveness, ROI, and propensity models
- Led Millward Brown’s think tank on new strategies and innovations around research-based customized solutions, brand strategy, marketing effectiveness, brand valuation, and quantitative/qualitative research
- Built econometric models on the impact of macroeconomic variables on market research and business growth
- Invited speaker at Columbia University in the City of New York
Director
Thomson Learning (Thomson Reuters)
01.1998 - 08.2005
- Executed modeling and data analysis by applying econometrics and statistical tools to facilitate enrollment growth and market expansion
- Revitalized the cross-sell criteria expanding the business by 18%
- Achieved successive enrollment growth during the period 2003-2005 by 11%, 15%, and 25%, respectively
- Developed an internal data acquisition system and internal accounting protocols to assess analytical research and financial performance to support upper management decisions and business growth
- Created econometric models for demand estimation using Census data, macroeconomic indexes, and internal data
- Implemented forecasting and monitoring tools that use internal operational information to increase enrollment across colleges and universities
- Managed a team of 23 instructors across the US and South America
Product Manager
Eastman Kodak Company
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Evaluated and implemented healthcare projects and medical centers nationwide increasing annual revenue by 31%
- Implemented analytical tools for sales forecasting and long-term finance evaluation for large healthcare providers throughout Chile
- Supported offices in other South American countries
- Recruited and managed a group of six technical sales representatives to the South Andean Region
Project Manager
Philips Chilena S.A.
01.1987 - 03.1994
- Developed sixty three large healthcare projects in several regions of Chile
- Evaluated the economic and social impact of health policies and hospital infrastructure investments on the country's government
- Negotiated and sold advanced medical technology for state-owned and private health institutions
- Consulted to the Chilean Ministry of Health during a period of reform and regulation
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
Columbia University
Manhattan, New York 02.2009
M.Phil. - Economics And Education
Columbia University
Manhattan, New York 02-2008
M.A. - Economics
Columbia University
Manhattan, New York 10.2006
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile12.1997
B.Sc. - Finance / Economics
Universidad Diego Portales
Santiago, Chile12.1992
B.Sc. - Radiology / Medical Physics
Universidad De Chile
Santiago, Chile01.1987
Skills
- Econometrics
- Data analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Research expertise
- Academic publication
- Project management
Affiliations
- The Econometric Society
- American Economic Association
- Royal Economic Association in London
Selected publications
More than 20 academic publications in Economics and Finance journals. Papers can be provided upon request.
Media and interviews
Invited speaker and economics expert to the Radio Duna FM radio show 'Información Privilegiada'. The topics discussed were health systems, education, and the economics of the U.S.A. (2010-2020).
Consultancy
- Consulted on credit risk modeling to several banks and insurance companies in the U.S., Spain, and Chile (2009 – 2013)
- Consulted on developing statistical and econometric methods to evaluate outcomes and educational attainment (2008 – 2011)
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Associate Professor
Universidad de los Andes
01.2024 - Current
Associate Professor
Universitat De Barcelona
09.2023 - Current
Managing Director
Langeron Econometrics
12.2016 - 10.2023
Director
FTI Consulting
09.2015 - 10.2016
Director
Langeron Econometrics
03.2013 - 09.2015
Director of Research Analytics and Knowledge
Trident University
06.2011 - 03.2013
Senior Manager
Millward Brown, Inc. (Kantar Group)
07.2007 - 06.2011
Director
Thomson Learning (Thomson Reuters)
01.1998 - 08.2005
Product Manager
Eastman Kodak Company
01.1995 - 10.1996
Project Manager
Philips Chilena S.A.
01.1987 - 03.1994
Ph.D. - Economics
Columbia University
M.Phil. - Economics And Education
Columbia University
M.A. - Economics
Columbia University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
B.Sc. - Finance / Economics
Universidad Diego Portales
B.Sc. - Radiology / Medical Physics
Universidad De Chile
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