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Christian Mauricio
Castillo Estrada

Research Professor | Software Developer

Additional Roles

Manager iOS Development Lab UNACH
Research and Graduate Studies Coordinator

Affiliation

Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH)
School of Applied Digital Technologies, Campus IV

Contact

Email: cmce@unach.mx

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I am a full-time Professor at the School of Applied Digital Technologies of the Autonomous University of Chiapas. My primary research interests focus on Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI, Process Automation, and Software Engineering applied to Web and Mobile Application Development. I am currently an adherent member of the Mexican Academy of Computing (AMEXCOMP) and lead the research group Emerging Technologies for Digital Transformation, registered with PRODEP under the code UNACH-CA-178.

Since 2015, I have served as a professor and technology researcher, recognized by the State System of Researchers (SEI) of Chiapas, Mexico. I am also a Level 1 National Researcher within Mexico’s National System of Researchers and Technologists (SNII), under the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI).

Currently, I serve as the Manager of the UNACH iOS Development Lab, where I am responsible for promoting mobile application development within the iOS ecosystem through workshops, specialized talks, and competitive events. I also work to foster technology-driven projects with social impact, aimed at benefiting young people and primary school students in the southern border region of the state of Chiapas, Mexico.

Education & Distinctions

  • Apple Teacher Swift & Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Class of Americas 2026
  • National Researcher Level 1 — SNII CONACYT-SECIHTI
  • Recognition — PRODEP Desirable Profile (SEP, Mexico · 2021–2027)
  • Category VI Honorary Scientific Researcher or Technologist (SEI) — (2022-2027)
  • Micro-credential: Strategic Technologies for Digital Transformation. Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. (Jan/2026)
  • PhD in Management for Development, UNACH. México. Autonomous University of Chiapas. (Jan/2016 - Dec/2018)
  • MSc in Electronic Commerce, ITESM, México. Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. (Sept/2008 - Nov/2011)
  • Bachelor of Computer System, UNACH. México. Autonomous University of Chiapas. (Aug/2000 - Nov/2005)
  • Adherent Member — Mexican Academy on Computing (AMEXCOMP)
  • Member — Mexican Thematic Network of Software Engineering (REDMISOFT)
  • Active Member — Red LaTE México (Educational Technology Network)

Certifications

  • Oracle APEX Cloud Developer Professional — Exam (1Z0-771-26) · Sept 2026
  • Oracle Agentic AI Foundations Associate — Exam (1Z0-1157-26) · July 2026
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2022 Foundations Associate — Exam (1Z0-1085-22) · June 2023
  • Oracle Cloud Data Management 2022 Foundations Associate — Exam (1Z0-1105-22) · June 2023
  • Apple Ads Certification · June 2026
  • App Development with Swift - Associate Apple Certification (Score of 925) · July 2023
  • PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python — Python Institute / Cisco Networking Academy · May 2020
  • Android Certified Professional Exam (Score: 91.00) — Develop Talent & Technology Academy · Jan 2018
  • Java Programming Fundamentals (Score: 98.00) — Develop Talent & Technology Academy · Oct 2016
  • Advanced ROBOTC Programming (Score: 90.67) — Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy · Feb 2014
  • Prompt Like an Engineer — Cisco Networking Academy Badge · Sept 2026
  • Introduction to Data Science — Cisco Networking Academy Badge · Oct 2023
  • Managing Big Data with MySQL — Coursera, Duke University · May 2020
  • Applied Data Science with Python Level 2 — IBM Skills Network Badge · Jan 2019
  • Gemini Certified Educator · Sept 2026 (View)
  • Load Balancing on Compute Engine — Google Cloud Skill Badge · Sept 2026

Scientific Production

In this section, you can explore my scientific production, including research papers and book chapters focused on data science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and emerging technologies.

Selected Publications

  • 2026Automatización robótica e inteligente de procesos. Una revisión sistemática de literatura: Avances, retos y oportunidades.
    Revista RITI, 14(33). ISSN 2387-0893. España.
  • 2023Study on the behavior of post-covid-19 consumers regarding the use of electronic commerce platforms and social networks to carry out commercial transactions.
    Revista Multidisciplinaria de Avances de Investigación,9(2). ISSN 2448-5772.
  • 2022Modelado de un sistema multi-agente para monitorear indicadores de eficiencia de una institución de educación basado en la metodología INGENIAS.
    Revista RITI, 10(22). ISSN 2387-0893. España.
  • 2022Diseño de un sistema web para el control de CVU electrónico de personal docente basado en una arquitectura orientada a servicios (API REST).
    Revista RITI, 10(20). ISSN 2387-0893. España.
  • 2020Autenticación de usuarios en aplicaciones empresariales mediante Spring Security.
    Journal of Technology, 17(2). ISSN 1692-1399. Latindex. Colombia.
  • 2020Implementación de un sistema de gestión de la calidad y acreditación en la Facultad de Negocios basado en Moodle.
    Revista Tecnología Educativa CONAIC, 7(3). ISSN 2395-9061.
  • 2019Análisis del desarrollo integral indígena en Tapachula, Chiapas, para la diversificación de cultivos.
    Revista Mexicana de Agronegocios, 44. ISSN 1405-9282.
  • 2019Metodología PODA aplicada a la evaluación de servicios de apoyo para el aprendizaje (SAPA) del CONAIC.
    Revista Tecnología Educativa CONAIC, 6(2). ISSN 2395-9061.
  • 2018Fábrica de ingenieros: Experiencias de enseñanza y aprendizaje.
    Revista Internacional IT/USERS. ISSN 1817-4388. Lima, Perú.
  • 2025Decomposition methodologies of relational databases for migration from monolithic systems to microservices. In New Challenges in Software Engineering. Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-90309-0.
  • 2024Dashboard for managing financial data in high-specialty hospitals. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Software Process Improvement (CIMPS). IEEE. ISBN: 979-8-3503-2883-7.
  • 2024Estrategias educativas y tecnológicas para fortalecer la equidad, justicia racial y alfabetización en el sur de México. En Educación superior con responsabilidad social hacia un futuro. ANUIES. ISBN: 978-607-561-284-3.
  • 2023Creation of time series models based on deep learning for generation of probabilistic forecasts using GluonTS and Python. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Innovation (CONISOFT). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/CONISOFT58849.2023.00041
  • 2022Transferencia tecnológica para innovar en la gestión de labores de producción de bananos, caso de estudio: Rancho La Gloria. En MIPYME, gran empresa e instituciones atendiendo ODS de la ONU. ISBN: 978-607-8761-35-7.
  • 2021Diagnóstico integral del rancho San Antonio del municipio de Tapachula, Chiapas. En Tradición e innovación en la administración de la MIPYME por efectos del COVID-19. ISBN: 978-607-8761-17-3.
  • 2020Desarrollo de sistema de control de censo hospitalario en hospital de tercer nivel en Chiapas, con tecnología MVC. En Difusión de experiencias y resultados de investigación a nivel superior: Chiapas 2020. ISBN: 978-1-939982-60-5.
  • 2018Sistema de control de prácticas profesionales, usando las tecnologías CodeIgniter, jQuery y HTML5. En Organizaciones y educación: Retos y posibilidades de investigación. ISBN: 978-607-8573-56-1.
  • 2022Alvarez Oval,L. A., Castillo Estrada, C.M., De la Cruz Vázquez, A. (2022). Introducción a la Robótica. Editorial Sin Fronteras, UNACH, 180 pp. ISBN 978-607-561-130-3

Research & Technological Innovation

In this section, you will find a selection of research projects and technological developments that I have led for academic purposes, with the aim of contributing to the university community and society through scientific research, innovation, and the application of emerging technologies to address real-world challenges.

PUJB’IL YOL MAM
AUGUST 2026

PUJB’IL YOL MAM — iOS Application

An innovative educational experience to learn and preserve the Maya Mam language through a dictionary, grammar and educational games, based on the Official Dictionary of the Mam Linguistic Community of the Academy of Mayan Languages of Guatemala (ALMG). Mobile application created at the Benemérita UNACH iOS Development Laboratory.

SwiftUI iOS App Maya Mam Educational Resource View Project
LoteriaMayaVR
AUGUST 2026

Mayan Lottery/Calendar — Virtual Reality

Educational Immersive Applications to Promote the Learning and Preservation of the Ancestral Knowledge of Indigenous Maya Peoples in the Southern Border Region of Chiapas through Immersive Experiences. Project funded through the 2025 Call for One-Time Grants for SEI Members, issued by the Digital Technology Agency of the State of Chiapas (ADITECH).

React Feaber WebXR ThreeJS Immersive Applications View Project
AVDrone Simulator
SEPTEMBER 2026

AVDrone — Simulator

This free educational project teaches programming through pseudocode by allowing students to control a virtual drone, solve challenges, and progress through different levels while developing their computational thinking and problem-solving skills.

Drone Pseudocode Computational thinking Programming Logic View Project

Open Educational Resources

Teaching materials, tools, and course notes on Object-Oriented Programming, REST APIs, and Agentic AI.

FastAPI Tutorial
AUGUST 2026

FastAPI Python References — Course Notes

A comprehensive FastAPI reference covering setup, routing, request/response models, validation, security, middleware, database integration, testing, and more, with the goal of developing and implementing a REST API using Python.

Python FastAPI POO BaseModel API REST View Resource
OOP-Swift
SEPTEMBER 2026

Swift Object-Oriented Programming References — Course notes

Explore course notes and programming resources focused on the fundamentals of object-oriented programming with Swift, covering classes, objects, properties, methods, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstraction, protocols, and initializers, designed to build a strong foundation in object-oriented software development using Swift.

Swift OOP(Classes, objects, inheritance) Data structures View Resource