El Ejido, Andalusia, Spain
With over 2.5 years of experience as an Industry Engagement Manager at Agronomix Software, I collaborate with stakeholders to advance agricultural research and drive innovative solutions. My professional journey has been shaped by a strong foundation in agricultural research, project management, and problem-solving, which I utilize to address complex challenges in the agricultural sector. Passionate about fostering collaboration and impactful outcomes, I contribute to meaningful advancements in plant science and breeding initiatives. My goal is to leverage my expertise to support sustainable agricultural innovation, empowering teams and organizations to achieve their objectives effectively.
• Developed single spores isolate for canola blackleg Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa • Researched, experimented and analysed historical blackleg populations in Alberta • Assessed the genetic diversity of local fungal populations Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa using NGS • Conducted intricate research of the plant pathogen studies of wheat Pyrenophora tritici-repentis
• Characterized the genetic variation and population structure of spring wheat cultivars registered in western Canada over a century; • Evaluated the agronomic performance of mapping populations; • Evaluated mapping populations and cultivars for their reaction to diseases (leaf rust, stripe rust, tan spots and common bunt) and sensitivity to host specific toxins; and • Mapped genes and quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with diverse traits using both linkage-based and genome-wide association studies.
• Optimized DNA extraction and different molecular markers protocols • Wrote SOPs and WI for lab equipment including lab automation machines • Extracted DNA in large set of samples (5000-10 000 samples per year) • Carried out PCRs for markers, prepared and run agarose, acrylamide gels, ABI and/or Qiaxcel to show polymorphisms • Collected data for resistance markers, quality genes and other important traits • Collected data for disease resistance and morphologic traits in field and greenhouse • Enhanced breeding lines selection and Marker Assisted Selection in elite wheat breeding lines • Entered managed and analysed phenotypic and genotypic data • Trained, oriented and guided Graduated Student in different molecular biology techniques to carry out their Research Project • Supported field trials work and wheat quality evaluations
• Curated and managed a tobacco collection at the National Tobacco Research Institute of Cuba • Displayed strong financial skills in preparing budgets, cost analyses and requested estimates • Developed strong negotiation and administration skills • Directed research projects for the tobacco industry in Cuba based on priorities and marked demands • Supervised students on their degree thesis • Established DNA Fingerprinting and trial testing of Cuban tobacco varieties for DUS (distinctness, uniformity and stability) • Optimized somatic hybridization techniques (protoplast fusion of tobacco and wild relatives) • Produced new nuclear-cytoplasmic combination and generate new resistant breeding lines • Characterized germplasm bank using cytogenetics, molecular and morph agronomic markers. • Analyzed sexual interspecific hybrids using cytogenetics and biochemical approaches • Optimized anther tissue culture for interspecific hybrids • Crossed sexually of tobacco and wild relatives to obtain interspecific hybrids • Conducted experiments to study the reaction of tobacco cultivars with different biotic and abiotic stresses (green spot, blue mold, black shank, TMV)
• New technologies to improve crops. Genetic approaches 2002 – 2008 Plant Genetics Graduate Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana • Androgenesis 2003 – 2009 Plant Biotechnology Graduate Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana • Somatic Embryogenesis 2002 – 2008 Morphogenesis Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana • Interspecific hybridization in plant improvement 2003 – 2009 Plant Biotechnology Graduate Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana • Botanical characteristics of Nicotiana genus. Biology of the Flower and crossing 2002 – 2008 Plant Genetics Graduate Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana • Interspecific hybridization in crops improvement 2003 – 2009 Plant Biotechnology Graduate Course, Plant Biology Master’s Program; University of Havana