Experience

Association Wallonne des Éleveurs

• Belgium
• Ranching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Collaborator

  • Sep 2021 - Present



University of Liège

• Belgium
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  GIGA-Medical Genomics/ Unit of Animal Genomics. Research in genetic architecture of traits selected in the Belgian Blue Beef cattle breed, genomic wide association, and propose new solutions to integrate identified major variants in single step genomic selection approaches. GIGA-Medical Genomics/ Unit of Animal Genomics. Research in genetic architecture of traits selected in the Belgian Blue Beef cattle breed, genomic wide association, and propose new solutions to integrate identified major variants in single step genomic selection approaches.



The University of Georgia

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Researcher

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Animal Breeding and Genetics Group (Animal and Dairy Science) Animal Breeding and Genetics Group (Animal and Dairy Science)



Universidad de La Salle

• Colombia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Adjunct Professor of Animal Genetics, Ruminant Genetics and Advanced Animal Breeding. Teaching of specific topics of population genetics, molecular genetic and animal breeding for different species. Academic work assessment and student research. Adjunct Professor of Animal Genetics, Ruminant Genetics and Advanced Animal Breeding. Teaching of specific topics of population genetics, molecular genetic and animal breeding for different species. Academic work assessment and student research.



Universidad Nacional de Colombia

• Colombia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultor

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Perform the organization, quality control, and statistical analysis of data production, meat quality, and genetics in Colombian sheep’s farm. Project: "Reproductive and Animal Breeding program for carcass and meat quality in five sheep productions regions of Colombia" Perform the organization, quality control, and statistical analysis of data production, meat quality, and genetics in Colombian sheep’s farm. Project: "Reproductive and Animal Breeding program for carcass and meat quality in five sheep productions regions of Colombia"



Unión Nacional de Asociaciones Ganaderas Colombianas - UNAGA

• Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

• Genetic Analyst - Animal Breeder

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Perform the organization, quality control and statistical analysis of data banks of milk production and milk testing composition for herds located on different departments in Colombia (15 departments). Implementation and development of the genetic evaluation for specific milky breeds, prepare statistical reports from the database related to the analysis of the productive traits and summary production report per animal and farm. Additionally, participation on rural extension services. Perform the organization, quality control and statistical analysis of data banks of milk production and milk testing composition for herds located on different departments in Colombia (15 departments). Implementation and development of the genetic evaluation for specific milky breeds, prepare statistical reports from the database related to the analysis of the productive traits and summary production report per animal and farm. Additionally, participation on rural extension services.



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Research Scholar

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

  Development of genome wide association studies for relevant production traits in a experimental/commercial pig population. Perform statistical analysis of phenotypes (growth and quality carcass) and genotypes, and development o an algorithm to identify significant genomic locations associated with the expression of complex traits, and propose a genotyping scheme for a study population. Presentation of preliminary results in animal production meetings and writing/submission of papers in scientific journals. Show less



NUTRILAM LTDA.

• Facatativá , Cundinamarca

• Sales and technical assistance

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2007

  Sales and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers about the animal nutritional supplement Levalac. Analysis of productive data, milk production and animal weight, sales reports and purchase of raw materials for the elaboration of the Levalac supplement. Sales and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers about the animal nutritional supplement Levalac. Analysis of productive data, milk production and animal weight, sales reports and purchase of raw materials for the elaboration of the Levalac supplement.