Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience in sectors such as civil engineering, energy, and waste management, the expert has developed strong skills in project management, urban planning, and infrastructure development. Leadership roles have included serving as First Deputy Mayor, managing public works and environmental projects. Technical expertise encompasses proficiency in software like AutoCAD and MS Project. Notable achievements include supervising local urban planning and optimizing construction processes. The expert has also contributed to international projects, including environmental evaluations in Chile, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both local and international project dynamics.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including civil engineering, energy, roads and bridges, pollution and waste management, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Previously held significant roles such as First Deputy Mayor, overseeing public works and environmental projects, and involved in strategic planning and project coordination. Experience spans local governance in Spain and international assignments in France and Chile, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in infrastructure and environmental management within regional and country-specific contexts. Extensive geographic experience in Spain, particularly in local governance and public administration in Villanueva del Trabuco, Málaga. Also worked in France, gaining insights into construction and environmental methodologies, and in Chile, contributing to environmental evaluations and database management for waste treatment sites. This diverse international exposure has equipped the expert with a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics in these countries.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker with advanced proficiency in French, holding a B2 level certification. Possesses professional working proficiency in English at a B1 level. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international educational exchanges in France and Chile, as well as in roles requiring coordination with multilingual teams and stakeholders in public administration and environmental projects. Holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Versailles, France, completed in 2014. Additionally, pursued studies in Civil Engineering at the University of Granada, Spain, with international exchanges at the École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs des Travaux de la Construction de Caen in France and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Engineering education focused on areas such as roads and networks, urbanization, mobility, infrastructure, geology, and geotechnics.