Ricardo is a seasoned Sr. Web/Product Designer whose expertise spans the entire web design spectrum—from conceptual ideation and design systems to practical implementation and maintenance. With over 20 years of experience, he masterfully navigates the complex journey from initial sketches through wireframing, designing, prototyping, and ultimately to production-ready code.

With several years of experience as a teacher for college students, Ricardo is now an avid expert Design mentor on ADPList.org and Codementor.io (Arc.dev) with 100% satisfaction rating and 5-Star reviews on each platform. AspireMap's members get the benefit of this mentoring experience, because he brings a profound understanding of the emotional and mental dynamics of students starting their career, or professionals looking to transition to a new career.

As an established voice in the industry, Ricardo has authored two influential books: "Mastering Responsive Web Design" and "Web Developers Reference Guide," sharing his expertise with the broader design and development communities. His work is showcased across multiple platforms including Smashing Magazine, Dribbble, and CodePen, reflecting his diverse talents and industry recognition.

Alexander Rios is a Communications professional from Universidad de Antioquia with a strong focus on the digital universe, particularly E-commerce and Artificial Intelligence.

As the founder of Tag Comunica, he helps businesses implement e-commerce processes and platforms, alongside executing digital advertising strategies. Alexander emphasizes a strategic, audience-centric approach, aligning digital initiatives with high-level corporate goals and making data-driven decisions.

He is passionate about developing optimal user experiences and has experience leading digital transformation projects, making him a valuable advisor in AspireMap for leveraging digital marketing and e-commerce solutions.