Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in international development, innovation, and partnerships, the expert excels in executive management, program and project management, and sustainable development. Career highlights include leading initiatives in ICT, telecommunications, and humanitarian relief, achieving significant increases in both associates and revenue. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, business development, and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships. The expert has designed and implemented projects across various regions, contributing to policy recommendations and securing substantial funding for social innovation initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the United Nations, the expert has worked on projects focused on sustainable development and innovation. This involvement has encompassed project design, proposal drafting, and the implementation of early-warning systems for disease outbreaks and small-scale disasters. Thematic areas include health, energy, and social justice, with projects spanning both regional and national scopes in locations such as Uganda, Spain, and Latin America.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as ICT & Telecommunications, Project Management, Research & Innovation, and Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief. Previously held roles such as Executive Director and Country Manager, focusing on strategic planning, business development, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Their cross-cutting expertise includes leveraging technology for development solutions like big data, IoT, and AI. The geographic scope of work includes Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and North America, emphasizing sustainable development and innovation.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, with experience working in multilingual teams and international environments. These language skills have been utilized in various countries, including Spain, the UK, Italy, Chile, and Argentina. Background includes positions at educational institutions such as the Technical University of Madrid, Spain, where a Masters in Strategies and Technologies for Development was obtained. Additionally, the expert holds a Masters in International Business Administration from the Centre of Economic and Commercial Studies, Spain, and a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid and La Sapienza University, Italy. Further education includes a degree in Social Economics and Fair Trade from Alberto Hurtado University, Chile.