The expert is a seasoned development sector professional with an extensive career marked by diverse project engagements across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. His academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in International Land and Water Management Engineering and a Master's Degree in Water Management. He has played pivotal roles in projects sponsored by international entities such as UNESCO and the UNDP, focusing on water resource management, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The expert boasts significant experience collaborating with international funding organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and securing project excellence awards for initiatives like improved rural water access in Brazil. His competencies include leadership in project design, agile team management, and cross-sector organizational collaboration, fortified by over 29 years of practical and conceptual experience.

In water management, he excels in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), catchment hydrology, urban drainage, and eco-technologies for wastewater treatment. He has been instrumental in strategic planning, developing hydraulic infrastructures, and implementing nature-based solutions. Notable achievements include leading the successful implementation of national-scale watershed management models in Honduras.

The expert's technical skills extend to sophisticated software like ArcGIS, AQUATOOL for water resources management modeling, and EPANET for managing water supply systems. His ability to evaluate, plan, and execute strategic projects highlights his strategic importance to any development initiative he undertakes, providing invaluable expertise and leadership in sustainable water and land management projects worldwide.