Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in environmental management, civil engineering, and project evaluation. Career highlights include leading regional projects in urban development, waste management, and water sanitation. As Executive Director of the Commission for Environmental Management of Cuenca, responsibilities included coordinating sustainable city initiatives and overseeing environmental strategies. Consulting work has involved leading environmental studies for large infrastructure projects and participating in audits and project implementations. Demonstrated leadership in integrating multidisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges has been a key strength, contributing significantly to both local and international development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on a project centered on environmental planning and management to clean and decontaminate rivers in Cuenca, Ecuador. This involvement included technical assistance and project implementation in the environmental sector. The project was regional in scope, focusing on urban environmental regeneration and public space recovery.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has extensive experience across sectors including rural development, environment and natural resource management, urban development, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held leadership roles such as Executive Director of the Commission for Environmental Management of Cuenca, overseeing environmental initiatives and urban planning. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental management with civil engineering to address complex regional issues in Ecuador. Contributions to international projects have enhanced cross-sectoral knowledge in sustainable development and infrastructure. Geographic experience is deeply rooted in Ecuador, particularly in Cuenca, with involvement in numerous environmental management and urban development projects. This work includes significant roles in local governance, addressing regional development issues, and leading projects on environmental sustainability. Participation in international conferences and initiatives has contributed to a deeper understanding of environmental and urban challenges in Latin America and beyond.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Spanish speaker with excellent proficiency in French, having enhanced skills through courses and stays in Switzerland and Belgium. Very good proficiency in Italian was gained through a specialization course in Italy, while English proficiency is strong, developed through university courses. These language competencies have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international collaborations and multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Additionally, a specialized course on integrated water resource management was completed at the University of Bologna, Italy.