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I am a senior researcher with over ten years of experience in animal nutrition and immunology, with specialized expertise in the use of agro-industrial by-products—particularly those from the brewing industry—as alternative feed ingredients. In November 2022, I earned a PhD from the University of Murcia (Spain) through the Doctoral Program in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with the dissertation titled “Bioeconomic Analysis of the Valorization of Brewing Industry By-products in Functional Diets for Sustainable Aquaculture.”

Currently, I am involved in several research projects and training programs at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), where we assess the economic impact of animal health issues on the performance of aquaculture farms. In addition, I am enrolled in the PhD Program in Economic and Business Sciences at the University of Granada. My current research focuses on the role of aquaculture (and fisheries) within the primary sector and its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A particular focus is on the development of aquaculture in the Dominican Republic and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), evaluating their contribution to fishery product supply and identifying bottlenecks that hinder growth—while proposing realistic improvements to future production models.

I also hold a Law degree and am a qualified lawyer (non-practicing) with over 25 years of experience. Alongside this, I work as an R&D consultant, with a strong background in innovation management, product development, and entrepreneurship.

My interdisciplinary background in molecular biology, economics, law, and project management enables me to approach complex challenges—such as food sovereignty—from a holistic and strategic perspective.

I am open to sharing my knowledge and expertise in this field. I am actively seeking new opportunities and challenges that contribute to producing food in more sustainable ways.

Open to work worldwide – fully available to travel.
Flexible working conditions: open to on-site, hybrid, or remote roles.
Prefer working and living outside of Spain, ideally in coastal regions.
Salary expectations are negotiable, depending on role, responsibilities, and commitment.
For me, the human and scientific quality of the workplace is more important than the salary.

International Regulatory Strategist in the area of plant health. Development and registration of biopesticides in North America and Africa (15 years). Governmental regulator in North America (10 years), International regulatory consultant (13 years). Applied Cross-cultural trainer for 35 years.

Engineer, agronomist, specialized in agro-enterprise, with an extensive knowledge of agricultural production systems, agricultural value chains, and a 25+ years’ experience in leading changes at enterprise level through the introduction of new productions and new techniques in challenging climatic and technical environments.

Experience providing expertise on agricultural development, agricultural policy, agricultural value chains, on donor-funded projects, and multiple collaborations with private and public stakeholders around agriculture : suppliers, traders, administrations, governments, elected representatives, professional bodies (Chambers of Agriculture, unions), cooperatives, NGOs, international donors and financial institutions (AFD, IFC, IFAD, etc.).

In 2021, Successfully passed the “Data, Economics, and Development Policy” MIT Micromaster Program, a university-level training on the use of statistics, econometrics, experimental and quasi-experimental methods in the building of evidence-based policies. This learning was completed by two university certificates on theory of change and monitoring & evaluation.

Strong expertise in information systems, databases, data analytics, and other IT related domains such as software development, statistical analysis, database conception and management, development and operation of management information systems and enterprise software. Diligent member of the stackoverflow community, a leading website for professional software developers, with an estimated 4.2 M developers reached through my contributions.

Extensive experience in business management and operations, including budgeting and finance, accounting, information systems, procurement, activity monitoring and administration; and leading enterprise start-up and development, including sourcing, installation and starting up of equipment, organization of supply chains, mobilization of finance.

Hands-on and academic knowledge of the socioeconomics of the most vulnerable rural populations and groups: refugees, women, and youth.

Served as a senior change management advisor and Board Member of $180M, 3000 staff company, heading the Finance and Audit Committee.

Built and led teams, from 5 to 100 staff, from line-workers to engineers and managers, while scaling up and running businesses, conducting market research studies, and developing information systems.

Business-savvy, adaptable and trusted partner with demonstrated capacity to take on new challenges.

Works in French (native), English (extended professional use), Arabic (strong knowledge of middle eastern dialect, intermediate learner of Modern Standard Arabic). Learning Indonesian