Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert is proficient in project management, training strategy development, and digital transformation. Career highlights include leading initiatives that enhanced business performance indicators and streamlined onboarding processes through innovative training strategies. The expert has successfully managed a USD 25 million national Ph.D. scholarship program and developed courses on emerging technologies. Responsibilities have included roles such as Chief Solutions Officer and Team Leader, showcasing expertise in educational content design, capacity building, and cross-cultural communication.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has led a national Ph.D. scholarship program under Colciencias, collaborating with international scholarship organizations such as the US Fulbright Commission and Colombian Fundación Colfuturo. This collaboration aimed to expand funding sources for Colombian nationals pursuing doctoral programs in the US and other English-speaking countries. The program, with an annual budget of USD 25 million, focused on education and research, providing grants to 500 Ph.D. students and 800 young researchers annually. The work was national in scope, with international elements involving multilateral agencies and industry members.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving community development, education, training and capacity building, gender and human rights, HR and employment, and organizational development. Previously held roles such as Chief Solutions Officer and Team Leader, with a focus on project management, training strategy design, and digital transformation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology into educational and organizational contexts, with a geographic scope covering the USA, UK, and Colombia. This work emphasizes enhancing productivity and engagement through innovative solutions. Extensive geographic experience includes engaging with both private and public sectors, allowing for a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and is fluent in English, with proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams in the USA, UK, and Colombia. The expert holds a Doctoral Studies degree in Education from King’s College London, UK, focusing on a case study of a private-public partnership in secondary education. They completed a Teacher Training Course (PGCE) in Modern Foreign Languages at Oxford Brookes University, England. Additionally, the expert earned an M.Sc. in Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.