My professional background is Metallurgical Engineer followed by a PhD focused on tribology and surface engineering. Before staring my professional career, I gained interesting experience as industrial electrician and around emergency services as volunteer firefighter.My career started back in 2000 after a 5-years engineering degree program. At the beginning I followed an academic pathway by working in a research lab and starting a PhD but my inquisitive desire to bring the academia closer to industry and vice versa was the beacon for next steps on professional development. On those times I had clear idea that my professional development would be around the fascinating world of materials engineering and science with focus on tribology and surface engineering.I have worked in three countries in Latin America and Europe, where have had the opportunity to build a +20 years continued and varied experience at Universities, non-profit Technological Centres and Industrial manufacturing. Currently, I am living in a small and beautiful place in the middle of the Irish sea called Isle of Man from where I am involved in projects along Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Since 2019 as part as my reflective process to address my professional commitment, I have been focusing my skillset and expertise in offer solutions to business development, strategic advising, sustainability, and circular economy related needs for start-ups and manufacturing sector mostly.
I am a strong believer in the powerful impact of collaborative work to engage people around topics related to science, engineering, and empowerment of young people. I enjoy do some gardening, cooking and collaborate as volunteer in topics around my expertise to promote sustainability and public awareness about how fascinating science and engineering are.