Julian Posada

Dr. Julian Posada is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at Yale University, researching the sociotechnical dimensions of data production for artificial intelligence. His work examines platform labor in Latin America, with particular focus on Venezuelan data workers and payment ecosystems.

His research investigates how digital labor platforms structure economic relationships, examining payment systems, worker autonomy, and financial risks through frameworks of embeddedness and decolonial theory. Current projects analyze cryptocurrency-based payments and transnational data supply chains.

Dr. Posada's methodological approach combines qualitative fieldwork with critical data studies, examining platform governance documents and worker experiences. He collaborates with international researchers on data justice initiatives.