Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 38 years of experience, the expert is proficient in urban planning, design, and development. They have managed projects across Mexico and the UK, focusing on infrastructure, transport, and community engagement. Previously held roles such as Director of Metropolitan Development and Director of Strategic Planning for major economic and infrastructure projects. The expert has demonstrated leadership in overseeing land acquisition processes and strategic planning initiatives, delivering projects ahead of schedule. Responsibilities have included strong skills in data analysis, project management, and technical assistance, with extensive experience collaborating with local governments and international development banks.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international development banks such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), and the World Bank (WB) in projects related to infrastructure and economic zones in Mexico. Their involvement included strategic planning, project supervision, and master planning at a regional scale. The expert has also worked with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) on sustainable community development projects around train stations, focusing on infrastructure and urban development.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including urban development, transport, education, poverty reduction, and regional integration. Background includes positions at Director of Metropolitan Development and Director of Strategic Planning, managing projects in infrastructure, land acquisition, and community engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes the use of GIS for urban and economic analysis and strategic planning for sustainable development. The expert's work spans regional and national projects primarily in Mexico, with additional academic and consultancy experience in the UK, underscoring broad sectoral and geographic expertise. They have extensive geographic experience in Mexico and the UK. In Mexico, they have worked on numerous urban and regional planning projects, infrastructure developments, and strategic initiatives, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Their work in the UK included academic roles and consultancy, contributing to urban design and planning projects. This experience has provided the expert with a comprehensive understanding of cultural dynamics and development challenges in both countries.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Spanish, their first language, and English, with an IELTS score of 7.0 indicating a C1 proficiency level. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings in Mexico and the UK, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to international projects and academic roles. With a background in education, the expert holds a BSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. They are currently enrolled in an MSc in Spatial Planning at the Centre of Research in Geospatial Information in Mexico. Additionally, the expert commenced a PhD in Urban Design at the Joint Centre for Urban Design, Oxford Brookes University in the UK, although this was suspended. Their academic focus has been on urban planning, design, and spatial analysis.