Industrial Engineer and MA in International Cooperation. Has dedicated his professional career to social enterprise, including teaching, research and consultancy projects. Led the development of fair trade case studies in Colombia at the Los Andes University in Bogota. In each of these fields he has produced numerous publications and international presentations accessible through a Google search of his name.

Chemical Engineer and MBA. Auditor certified in ISO 9001-2000 norms and procedures. Has worked primarily as an Projects and Processes Engineer at leading companies, such as Ecopetrol. Broad experience and knowledge in factory operations of continuous industrial procedures, development of agro-industrial products and compliance regulations in the Food and Beverage industry. Has spent five years in Quinoa agro-industrial processes.