Enciso Systems Shares Experiences on Astronomical Data Management at NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Technology Company Showcases Expertise in Scientific Data Frameworks and Supports Next Generation of Space Innovators in Medellín
October 04, 2025
Enciso Systems successfully completed its participation at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge in Medellín, serving as a key speaker to next-generation innovators. The company's central contribution was a technical presentation on "Methodological Frameworks for Assessing Data Management Practices in Astronomical Observatories," which shared crucial insights into standardized metrics and scalable solutions for complex astronomical datasets. This participation was celebrated by event organizers, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing the space sector and bridging the gap between institutional science and technological innovation.
Enciso Systems, a technology leader specializing in scientific web applications and data processing, successfully concluded its involvement in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, a global hackathon held simultaneously in hundreds of cities worldwide. The company’s participation underscored its commitment to advancing data science in the space sector, culminating in a highly attended technical presentation that shared crucial methodologies with participants.
The core contribution of Enciso Systems was a technical talk titled "Methodological Frameworks for Assessing Data Management Practices in Astronomical Observatories" This presentation, delivered by the company's CEO to a diverse audience of students, developers, and researchers, provided crucial insights into standardized metrics and scalable solutions for handling the massive, complex datasets generated by modern astronomical instruments. [1]
Building on more than two decades of dedicated experience in scientific data management, the company served as a key speaker for participants of the Medellín event, providing hands-on guidance and real-world application insights. Lam Wu, organizer of the event in Medellín, praised the company's impactful contribution and commitment to the local community of innovators. “Enciso Systems brought a level of professional data science rigor that truly elevated the quality of the projects here in Medellín. Their talk on observatory data management was incredibly insightful, connecting the dots between complex scientific data and practical, real-world development,” said Wu.
By actively sharing its expertise in creating robust data processing pipelines and scientific platforms, Enciso Systems reinforced its position as a vital link between institutional science and technological innovation. The company is proud to have helped prepare the next generation of coders and scientists to engage directly with the foundational data challenges of space exploration and observation.
Notes
[1] The technical talk detailed the implementation of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles within the context of large-scale astronomical archives.
Links
- Streaming of the talk (starts at 2:06:51)
- Slides of the talk
- ITM dedicated page
- NASA Space Apps Challenge Medellin
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Enciso Systems is a technology company specializing in scientific web applications, data processing pipelines, and astronomy outreach platforms. With years of experience working with institutions like the European Space Agency and the International Astronomical Union, Enciso Systems bridges the gap between science and society.
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