CEO & Geoscience Project Manager

• Jul 2020 - Present

Responsible for managing and leading training and consulting projects in mining exploration for the development and discovery of new mineral deposits through the application of various techniques such as Geological Mapping, Remote Sensing (processing of multispectral and hyperspectral satellite images), Multi-element Geochemistry (2D, 3D, EDA, lithogeochemistry, rock, stream sediment and soil geochemical sampling), Geophysics, Spectral Geology (reflectance spectroscopy for mineral vectorization), Geostatistics, Structural Geology, Machine Learning, among others. Training and consulting services primarily provided in Latin America and Canada. Since May 2022, I have been in charge of developing research projects focused on improving conventional exploration methods (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, remote sensing, spectral geology, structural geology, geostatistics, economic geology, socio-environmental aspects) and developing new non-conventional exploration methods through the application of machine learning and supervised and unsupervised multivariate analysis for the determination of new exploration targets associated with porphyry, high and low sulfidation epithermal, VMS, IOCG and New Economic Minerals Deposits (NEM) such as rare earths (REE), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and uranium (U).Research projects developed:-Assessment of New Economic Minerals (NEM) Potential in the North West province, Queensland - Australia.-Application of conventional and non-conventional exploration methods for the discovery of new mineral deposits in the Plateu Region of the Yukon state, Canada.In addition, several trainings have been carried out on the management of geological, geochemical, geostatistical, geophysical, remote sensing, spectral data, mineral deposits, and exploration tools for exploration geologists throughout Latin America. Show less

Lead Consultant Geologist - Remote Sensing, Spectral Geology, Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration

• Aug 2020 - Present

Project Geologist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Geologist specialized in copper porphyry deposits with emphasis on research, metallogeny, and recognition of vein types for mineral vectorization. Conducted geological logging activities for diamond drilling of Cu-Mo porphyry systems (Santo Tomás Project) and Skarn systems (Brasiles Project) in Sinaloa - Mexico, with over 30,000 meters logged, sampling and QA/QC of diamond drilling, measurements taken from ASD TerraSpec Halo to define mineralogical alteration assemblages and obtain spectral indices for mineral vectorization towards mineralized centers. Interpreted regional and drilling geophysical data (chargeability, electrical resistivity, and gamma ray), exploratory data analysis (EDA) and geostatistical analysis of geochemical data for geochemical modeling. Additionally, conducted geological modeling (lithology, hydrothermal alteration, mineral zone, and structure), and supervised the logging and sampling team. Technical reports developed and presented for the Exploration department, reporting directly to the Exploration Manager, Exploration President, and Qualified Person (QP). Research projects developed: -The Santo Tomas Project, Sinaloa and Chihuahua Mexico: A Particularly Elongated Porphyry Copper Deposit. Show less

Project Geologist

• Feb 2022 - May 2022

Responsible of supervising the logging team and developing geological-geotechnical logging activities of diamond drill holes for Cu-Au porphyry systems in the Bramaderos project in southeastern Ecuador and El Palmar project in northwestern Ecuador, with over 6000 meters logged. Characterization of different mineralization events such as post-mineralization, syn-mineralization, early-mineralization and pre-mineralization, as well as characterization of different types of veins in Cu-Au porphyry systems such as A, M, B, C, D, EDM and epithermal veins. Also, definition of hydrothermal alteration mineralogical assemblages through interpretation of spectral data taken with the ASD TerraSpec-4, with which spectral indices were also obtained for mineral vectorization towards mineralized centers. Sampling and QA/QC, as well as collection of petrophysical data such as magnetic susceptibility, density and XRF measurements. Technical reports developed and presented for the Exploration department, reporting directly to the Exploration Manager. Show less

Specialist Geologist

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

Responsible for conducting work focused on macroscopic and microscopic mineralogical characterization of vein systems in low-sulfidation epithermal deposits, as well as proposing drilling campaigns for advanced exploration projects in Panama; application of various exploration techniques such as Geological Methods (geological and alteration mapping), Geochemical Methods (2D, 3D, EDA, lithogeochemistry, rock, stream sediment, and soil geochemical sampling), Geophysical Methods (magnetometry), and Spectral Methods such as Remote Sensing and Spectral Geology (processing of multispectral-hyperspectral satellite images and reflectance spectroscopy) for the definition of new exploration targets associated with high and low sulfidation epithermal and porphyry deposits in central Peru; development of primary sampling with high standards of quality and QA/QC, knowledge of geometallurgy, geostatistics, and instrumental analysis applied to mineral exploration and mining. Technical reports developed and presented for the Exploration department, reporting directly to the General Manager. Show less

Junior Exploration Geologist

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Regional exploration for Cu-Mo porphyry systems in central Ecuador by surface geological, structural and hydrothermal alteration mapping 1:50000 scale, geochemical sampling (rocks, soils, stream sediment, PIM-Porphyry Indicator Minerals) and QA/QC, geochemical interpretation and use of the ASD TerraSpec to define hydrothermal alterations at surface, additionally conducting microscopic and macroscopic studies, elaboration of databases and thematic maps. Technical reports developed and presented for the Discovery area, reporting to the Project Geologist. Show less

Junior Exploration Geologist

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

Regional exploration for a Cu-Mo porphyry system in central Ecuador, through geological, structural and hydrothermal alteration surface mapping 1:50000 scale, geochemical sampling (rocks, soils, stream sediment) and QA/QC. Geological logging of a porphyry Cu-Mo mineralization system in SE of Ecuador, by lithological description, type and style of mineralization, type, style and intensity of hydrothermal alteration and type of structures such as A, B, C, D, EB, EDM, Qz veinlets and the chl/ep/sulph/mt veinlets, total meters logged 6000m. Technical reports developed and presented for the Exploration department, reporting directly to the Exploration Manager. Show less

Founder and President of SEG Student Chapter Universidad Central del Ecuador

• Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

Spectral Geologist Intern

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

Carrying out exploration work focused on identifying spectral anomalies and exploration targets through processing of ASTER multispectral satellite images in the Cerro de Pasco, Peru, along with operation and measurements using the ASD TerraSpec to identify spectral signatures of hydrothermal alteration minerals in porphyry, high and low sulfidation epithermal, skarn and stratiform deposits. Research projects developed: -Estimation of hydrothermal alteration zones through interpretation of ASTER satellite images and use of ASD TerraSpec in the eastern area of Cerro de Pasco, Peru Technical reports developed and presented for the Exploration area, reporting directly to the General Manager. Show less

Student Intern

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016