Ángel Javier Ramírez Abundis
Computational Social Science & Software Development
Sociologist and computational researcher specializing in the intersection of data science, machine learning, and qualitative social research methods. Founder of Tejer.RED, an initiative focused on developing open-source technological tools to support search collectives and perform forensic analysis in Mexico. Experienced in designing Natural Language Processing (NLP) pipelines, custom computer vision machine learning models (TensorFlow), and full-stack web development focused on network visualization and geospatial mapping.
Brillante #709, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, C.P. 44280
Professional Experience
Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2024
Web Developer
Balam Studio Creative Media
- Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce e-commerce development, including the creation of custom themes, plugins, and bespoke adaptations.
- Developed custom solutions using PHP and JS, focusing on React and REST API front-end implementation.
- Provided technical consulting for physical and virtual server deployments using open-source tools (GNU/Linux, Apache).
- Managed continuous optimization and updates for corporate website performance and visual engagement.
Oct. 2017 – Nov. 2020
Website Developer
Uzu Digital (Nauka)
- Built corporate websites in WordPress and e-commerce stores in WooCommerce, developing custom adaptations, plugins, and themes.
- Programmed bespoke solutions in PHP and JS using MySQL relational databases.
- Advised on server installation and maintenance using open-source software (GNU/Linux, Apache).
- Maintained and updated web applications and institutional portals.
Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2018
Data Analyst Intern
MONDO MARKETING (問答マーケティング - Nagoya, Japan)
- Analyzed digital marketing campaign data, social media metrics, and prepared digital communication reports.
Feb. 2017 – Oct. 2017
Content & Web Developer
Nuvi Global
- Created digital strategies and live streaming video events for brand positioning.
- Programmed and structured their new corporate institutional website.
Oct. 2015 – Oct. 2016
Content Developer
Atama Estrategia Creativa
- Managed photographic and video registry for government offices in Jalisco (Zapopan councilors).
- Created visual identity and branding for #GobiernoAbiertoJal, the first open data effort by OGP in Mexico.
- Designed digital campaign #Protocolo409 for the civic hotline reporting platform.
Jun. 2013 – Oct. 2015
Web Designer
Web-Gdl
- Designed and developed corporate websites in PHP + MySQL, CSS, and JS, optimizing speed and cross-browser compatibility.
- Implemented WordPress portals and WooCommerce shopping carts, handling custom theme development and tailored modifications.
- Managed organic SEO positioning and produced promotional marketing videos.
Projects
- 2023Hashtag Graffiti Named Entity Recognition ModelRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2023). Spacy-Hashtag-Geolocator: NER model to split and locate hashtags [Software]. GitHub. https://github.com/abundis-rmn2/Spacy-Hashtag-Geolocator
- 2023Graffiti Detection ModelRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2023). Graffiti styles - Object detection CNN Model [Software]. Roboflow. https://universe.roboflow.com/angel-abundis/graffiti-styles
- 2021Instagram Mining Data Bot (idmb)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2021). Instagram Data Mining Bot (idmb) [Software]. GitHub. https://github.com/abundis-rmn2/idmb
- 2022Data Visualization Interface (DVI)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2022). Data Visualization Interface (DVI) [Software]. https://data.abundis.com.mx/vista/
- 2016Amoxeh – WordPress PluginRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2016). Amoxeh - WordPress plugin [Software]. https://rmn2.com/graffiti-gdl/notas_periodico/
- Oct. 2021 – PresentTejer.RED — Open Source Platform and Repository for Missing Persons SearchesRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2021). Tejer.RED: Open source repository and platform for missing persons searches in Mexico (Version 1.0) [Software]. https://tejer.red
- March 2025Indicia Catalog - Rancho Izaguirre (Teuchitlán, Jalisco)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2025). Indicia Catalog - Rancho Izaguirre [Software]. https://rancho-izaguirre.abundis.com.mx
- 2025The Garments Speak (Las Prendas Hablan)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2025). The Garments Speak: Collaborative Crowdsourcing Platform [Software]. https://lasprendashablan.tejer.red
- 2025Semantic Cartography of DisappearancesRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2025). Semantic Cartography of Disappearances in Jalisco [Software]. https://cartografia.tejer.red
- 2025Tattoo Correlation System (PFSI – REPD)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2025). Tattoo Correlation System (PFSI – REPD) [Software]. https://tatuajes.tejer.red
- 2025Search Logbook (WordPress Plugin)Ramírez Abundis, A. J. (2025). Search Logbook: WordPress Plugin [Software]. GitHub. https://github.com/tejer-red/BitacoraBusqueda_WP
Academy & Research
- Universidad de Guadalajara - Master in Communication Studies, 2024Visualization of a Hypertextual Interaction Field in Network Form Using Computational Processes. Case Study: Freight Train Graffiti in North AmericaRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2024). Visualization of a Hypertextual Interaction Field in Network Form Using Computational Processes. Case Study: Freight Train Graffiti in North America (Master's thesis). Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.
- Universidad de Guadalajara - Bachelor in Sociology, 2019Graffiti is Dead: Sociohistorical Approach to the Emergence and Evolution of the Graffiti Phenomenon in Guadalajara from 1990 to the PresentRamírez Abundis, A. J. (2019). Graffiti is Dead: Sociohistorical Approach to the Emergence and Evolution of the Graffiti Phenomenon in Guadalajara from 1990 to the Present (Bachelor's monograph). Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.
Media Appearances
- September 9, 2022“Here I Am”: The Odyssey of Guadalajara GraffitiMontiel, A. (2022, September 9). “Aquí estoy”, la hazaña del graffiti tapatío. Gaceta U de G.
- October 31, 2019Shares One of the Stories of Guadalajara GraffitiCarrillo, A. (2019, October 31). Cuenta una de las historias del grafiti tapatío. El Diario NTR.
- December 17, 2017'Graffiti is Dead' Was PresentedEditorial Milenio. (2017, December 17). Presentaron El graffiti ha muerto. Milenio.
- November 8, 2022Graffitik a digitális bölcsészetben / DH_BUDAPEST Conference (Graffiti in Digital Humanities)Dotti, S. (2022, November 8). Graffitik a digitális bölcsészetben / DH_BUDAPEST dekonferencia. PRAE.HU.
- March 2026LatAm Journalism Review - Knight Center (UT Austin)López Linares, C. (2026, March 19). From hats to pants, clothing discarded at a cartel camp becomes clues to the disappeared. LatAm Journalism Review - Knight Center (UT Austin).
- March 2025WIRED en EspañolGonzález, F. (2025, March 20). Activista crea un sitio web para identificar las prendas halladas en el Rancho Izaguirre, de Teuchitlán. WIRED en Español.
- 2025Noticias TelemundoNoticias Telemundo. (2025). Crean base de datos con prendas halladas en un campo de exterminio en Jalisco [Television news report].
- 2025France 24 en EspañolFrance 24 en Español. (2025). 'Las Prendas Hablan', la app creada para ayudar a las familias buscadoras en México [Television news report].
