Experience

Climate-KIC

• Netherlands
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Space/Earth Observation Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Overall management of the Space/Earth Observation activities within Climate-KIC InnoSpace: A project focused on accelerating the uptake of Earth Observation and Geographic Information Systems information through the implementation of hands-on activities such as Climathons and Summer Schools using Copernicus data for the identification of potential solutions to climate change challenges. EO4GEO: An Eramus+ Sector Skills Alliance gathering 26 partners from 13 EU countries from academia, private and public sector active in the education/training and space/geospatial sectors. EO4GEO aims to help bridging the skills gap between supply and demand of education and training in the space/geospatial sector by reinforcing the existing ecosystem and fostering the uptake and integration of space/geospatial data and services in end-user applications. CopHub.AC: The vision of this Horizon 2020 project is to establish a long-term Copernicus hub to consolidate and sustain the Copernicus Academy as a knowledge and innovation platform. To fulfill this several nodes will be created – like a new form of research briefs, knowledge landscape, outreach and sustainability. It will focus and link ongoing R&D activities in Copernicus-relevant academic fields and sustain the innovation process from academia to business on a high scientific and technical level. Our Space Our Future: The vision of this H2020 project is a society that enables and empowers all students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or socio-economic background, to consider a career related to space science as a relevant, attainable and exciting aspiration for their future. The space industry in Europe is strong and growing, offering innovative services and providing huge benefits across science, the economy, government and society. Show less



EAFIT University, EAM and Local authorities

• Sustainability Consultant

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  Summary of the role - As a sustainability consultant I was involved in various activities (at regional and national level in Colombia). This entailed teaching in two universities and working with the chamber of commerce of the Quindío region in implementing eco-innovation and circular economy principles in SMEs and start-ups. ● Advisor to different universities in topics related to sustainable development and alternative production models such as circular economy and eco-innovation (EAM University). ● Delivering courses on technology management and sustainability to last year students from business management, engineering, accounting, tourism, and marketing (EAM University). ● Delivering lectures on international management to students of international business management (EAFIT University). ● Delivering lectures on corporate social responsibility to MBA students (EAFIT University) ● Assisted the chamber of commerce of the Quindío region of Colombia in developing sustainability strategies to support their affiliated SMEs and companies on tourism and the agro-industrial sector. Show less



Corporación Tecnnova

• Colombia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Transfer and Sustainability Officer

  • Nov 2015 - May 2016

  • Responsible for developing and implementing commercialisation strategies for a diverse portfolio of technologies. • Conducted market analysis that supported the commercialisation of IP assets. • Technology surveillance. • Worked closely with different stakeholders in developing a framework for the inclusion of Eco-innovation in Colombian policies. • Responsible for developing and implementing commercialisation strategies for a diverse portfolio of technologies. • Conducted market analysis that supported the commercialisation of IP assets. • Technology surveillance. • Worked closely with different stakeholders in developing a framework for the inclusion of Eco-innovation in Colombian policies.



Climate-KIC Alumni Association

• Secretary

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Workgroup management: Management of several workgroups developed by the alumni association (Mentoring + Knowledge Platform, Lobbying group, Podcasts, Webinars and Consultancy). • Finances: Together with the president of the alumni association we are responsible for the allocation and management of a year budget of 100,000 Euros. • International relations: Responsible for the communication and representation of the alumni association with international organisations such as the European Institution of Innovation and Technology (EIT), UNEP, UNESCO, etc. • Mentoring + Knowledge Platform: Founder and main coordinator of the Mentoring + Knowledge Platform. A platform designed to allow members of the CKAA to share their knowledge and transferable skills within a community of more than 1400 climate science specialists. Show less



UN Environment Programme

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  MERITAS project: Project funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment focused on improving the quality of corporate sustainability reporting. • Management: Overall coordination of the project. This implied constant interaction and guidance of project partners (University of Stellenbosch-South Africa, University of Valparaiso-Chile and B.Accountability-Canada). • Reporting: Regular reporting of the project activities to the project donors (Norwegian Government). • Technical management of results: Coordinating the engagement and technical input provided by the experts identified by UNEP and pre-assessing the quality of the results achieved through their work. • Stakeholder engagement: Engagement of key stakeholders for the validation and further improvement of the project results. Stakeholders engaged in the project, included governments, NGOs, businesses, stock exchanges, academics, etc. • Human resource management: Preparing all the necessary contractual agreements for the engagement of the project partners, including due diligence, negotiation of the consultancy fees as well as in-kind contribution to the project. Eco-innovation project: Coordination of activities for the development of three publications for the implementation of Eco-innovation in the Chemicals, Metals and Agri-food sectors. The Eco-innovation project is a $4 million project funded by the European Commission focusing on promoting resource efficiency and Eco- innovation in the private sector in developing and emerging economies (Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions). • Project management: Coordination of the different activities related to the development of the publications. This entailed constant interaction with main technical partners (ISSPPRO-Germany and SP Food and Bioscience-Sweden). • Stakeholder engagement: Engagement of experts in the area of Eco-innovation for the review of draft versions of the publications. Show less



Italcementi Group

• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• R&D Engineer CO2 Management

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Techno-economic assessment on the valorisation of carbon dioxide with special emphasis in the catalytic transformation of CO2 and H2 into methanol. • Extensive analysis of the strengths and challenges of the intake of renewable energy and the concept of CO2 recycling as a solution for energy storage. • Engaging different stakeholders for future collaboration in the recycling of carbon dioxide. • Preparing relevant information for the start of a European project on CO2 valorisation. • Techno-economic assessment on the valorisation of carbon dioxide with special emphasis in the catalytic transformation of CO2 and H2 into methanol. • Extensive analysis of the strengths and challenges of the intake of renewable energy and the concept of CO2 recycling as a solution for energy storage. • Engaging different stakeholders for future collaboration in the recycling of carbon dioxide. • Preparing relevant information for the start of a European project on CO2 valorisation.



INNOVENTURE EUROPE

• Outreach and Selection Officer

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Responsible for identifying and recruiting start-ups and SMEs throughout Europe, working on clean-technologies in order to participate in the investment forums organised by Innoventure Europe. http://innoventure-europe.com/ • Responsible for identifying and recruiting start-ups and SMEs throughout Europe, working on clean-technologies in order to participate in the investment forums organised by Innoventure Europe. http://innoventure-europe.com/



Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

• France
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Lecturer

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  • Delivered presentations to the students of the International Management of Eco-innovation in topics such as CO2 valorisation, professional skill development and previous experiences as a former student of the master. • Provided advice and feedback regarding the entrepreneurial projects of the students of the Master of Eco-innovation. • Served as a jury of the final presentation of the Integration Seminar project on Eco-cities taking the Versailles Chantiers train station as a working target. Show less



Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)

• France
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Worked with industrial partners to develop low carbon strategies for the renovation of train stations in France (Partners included: Italcementi, SNCF, Alstom and EDF) • Developed and organised workshops to improve the collaboration among industrial partners. The workshops also helped to identify opportunities and challenges in the renovation works of the different train stations. • Worked with industrial partners to develop low carbon strategies for the renovation of train stations in France (Partners included: Italcementi, SNCF, Alstom and EDF) • Developed and organised workshops to improve the collaboration among industrial partners. The workshops also helped to identify opportunities and challenges in the renovation works of the different train stations.



Pall Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• R&D Engineer Life Sciences

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

  Chromatography applications: • Successfully performed all the validation tests for the Resolute® FM Chromatography column prior commercialisation. • Became the most proficient user of the column within the company. • Provided training on the use of the column to a group of sales representatives for the European, American and Asian markets. Virus Filtration: • Designed and conducted a whole range of tests for the characterisation of a new virus filter. Monoclonal Antibody (Mab): • Characterisation of a Continues Stair Tank Reactor (CSTR) for the production of Mab under different conditions (Agitation speed, pH, Conductivity etc). • Worked on the development and characterisation of an innovative bioreactor for Mab production. Show less



GlaxoSmithKline

• United States
• Investment Management

• Product Manager Jr

  • 2009 - 2009

  • Development of marketing strategies adapted to the needs of the Spanish market for a key product for the treatment of the Parkinson’s disease. • Liaising with external agencies (European centre of design, ENE publicity, Luzan5 editors, etc) to develop promotional materials for Parkinson disease treatment products. • Translating clinical studies and market research documents from English to Spanish language. • Editing a marketing orientated magazine distributed among the Central Nervous System team (medical, training and sales area). Show less