Knowledge Management. Environment and Water Specialist
Organized and coordinated conferences and workshops and presented findings, bottleneck and points for improvement achieving a more effective cooperation between beneficiaries, stakeholders, donors and counterpart agencies in WORLD BANK projects.
Researched and selected a partner company to open a new market in Australia, and succeeded in completing the lengthy (2+ years) and very demanding process of importing and plant quarantine in this country, while evaluating varieties adaptation to new climatic conditions for PLANASA.
Plan, design, and manage agronomic research and development projects to test the adaptability and productivity of plant varieties to similar climate conditions and their potential for export to other countries (Mediterranean climates in South America, Australia and North Africa).
Abstract
Selected Accomplishments
Languages
Spanish Native
​English Fluent
French Advanced
Portuguese Advanced
Technical Skills
Highly proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Other programs: AutoCAD, Arquimedes, Presto, Project, Lotus notes, Google Docs and other cloud-based applications
Coordinated the design, development and implementation of the Online training program for the Safeguards Unit in the Inter American Development Bank (IADB) by selecting participants, identifying monitors, hiring suitable instructors, and coordinating with the KIC (KNL) team.
Analyzed, interpreted and resolved merging issues providing inputs, data analysis and sharing them with counterparts through missions, workshops, and technical papers during all phases of WORD BANK
funded projects in South America
Maintained institutional relationships company/ministry of Environment, Rural and Marine Areas (MARM), solving technical requests and consultations on company product, carrying out and following up procedures for phytosanitary products and active matters to obtain regulatory approval in Spain for SYNGENTA AGRO.
Directed and supervised field tests and trade worldwide (Australia, North Africa and Latin America), designing and overseeing evaluation of agronomical characteristics of plant varieties
MEng in Agronomical Engineering (Zoo-technics).
MS in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos. Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
2000-2003
Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) business school, Madrid, Spain.
​2003-2004
Professional experience
THE WORLD BANK GROUP. Washington DC, USA.
Knowledge Management Specialist. Latin America Region. Consultant
THE WORLD BANK GROUP. Washington DC, USA.
Agriculture and Rural Development Specialist. Latin America Region. Consultant
THE WORLD BANK GROUP. Washington DC, USA.
Water Resources Management and Irrigation Specialist. Latin America Region. JPO
SYNGENTA AGRO S.A. Madrid, Spain.
Regulatory Manager
PLANASA (Plantas de Navarra SA); Madrid, Spain.
Licensing and Variety Development Manager.
KPMG, Global Sustainability Services. Madrid, Spain.
Environment Consultant.
MASTERLAB BV, Maasweide Laboratory Services. Boxmeer, Netherlands.
Researcher and laboratory analyst.
Work History
Education
Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos. Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
1995-2003
BEng in Engineering and Agronomic Science