Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned actuary with a strong focus on the banking, financial, and pension sectors. Specializing in risk analysis and management, the expert has led international projects and provided technical assistance in social protection systems across Latin America. Career highlights include developing strategies to enhance employability and extend social security coverage. Responsibilities have included managing teams of up to 30 people, showcasing skills in project management, financial assessment, and statistical analysis, with a proven ability to deliver results under pressure.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with SOCIEUX+ (European Union) on international development cooperation projects, providing technical assistance in social protection and employment systems. This work involved designing strategic action plans for poverty reduction in Panama and participating in social cohesion exchange days in Mexico. The projects focused on governance and social development, executed at the national level in both Panama and Mexico.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, training, social development, and financial services, the expert has held roles as a professor, consultant, and manager. The focus has been on risk analysis, social security, and financial management. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes applying actuarial science to social protection systems and financial risk evaluation. Worked across diverse projects involving regional initiatives in Latin America, with significant contributions to projects in Venezuela, Panama, and Mexico, emphasizing strategic planning and implementation in social and economic development contexts. The expert has developed a deep understanding of regional development issues and local governance, contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at poverty reduction and social cohesion.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They have working proficiency in English and Italian, having used these languages in professional settings, including international projects and collaborations. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Social Security from Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas. Additionally, they earned a Magister Scientiarum in Business Management from the same institution and a Master's in Management of Pension Plans and Funds from Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain. The expert also completed a degree in Actuarial Sciences at Universidad Central de Venezuela and an Associate Degree in Bank and Finances Technician from Instituto Santa María, Caracas.