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Master of Management from ITESM (2008), Business Incubator Instructor and Advisor at Tecnológico de Monterrey since March 2009, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Undergraduate Program Director at Tecnológico de Monterrey since March 2009.
Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities
Schools:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, University of Houston System
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Undergraduate Program Director
Time period:
March 2009 - Present
Description:
I’m currently involved in the process of student recruiting, selection, enrollment and follow up for the Entrepreneurship Major. I’ve developed innovation based programs and seminars in order to attract more students and successfully created collaboration agreements with important businesses in the community for our students to test their knowledge in periodical “challenge” sessions. I also performed the same functions for the Business Administration major from March 2009 until August 2010.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
Business Incubator Instructor and Advisor
Time period:
March 2009 - Present
Description:
I designed the “Business Idea Presentation” module for the business incubation process at ITESM CSN. This workshop is based on the “Rocket pitch” technique and aimed to let entrepreneurs present their business plan in just 3 minutes, to engage investors, possible business partners and clients. Also I teach entrepreneurs the “Elevator pitch” technique to sell their ideas in just 30 seconds.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
Entrepreneurship Program Leader
Time period:
June 2008 - Present
Description:
I’ve taught the following courses: Science, Technology and Society, Innovation and Technology development, Innovation and Business Generation, and Entrepreneurship, which was assigned to me with objective of revising the curriculum in and proposing changes to the course, which were successfully implemented. Currently I’m working with McGuire’s Entrepreneurship Department at the Eller’s College School of Business with the University of Arizona on weekly sessions aimed to increase the collaboration between our universities and improve the effectiveness of our program.
Employer:
University of Arizona
Position:
Co-Director Beginner and Advanced Astronomy Camps
Time period:
January 2005 - Present
Description:
In 2005 I promoted the creation of the first astronomy camp exclusive for Mexican students within the Teen Astronomy Camp program led by the University of Arizona for 20+ years. I’ve been co-director of the Tec Astronomy Camp ever since, overseeing the application and student selection process as well as putting together the academic curriculum and recreational activities, in order for the students to learn how math, physics and astronomy are part of their everyday lives. In addition, since 2004 I’ve collaborated as counselor for the rest of the Teen Astronomy Camp programs teaching Stellar Evolution to both international and American students and guiding research on the 12”, 40” and 61” telescopes and instruments located at Mt. Lemmon Observatory and Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
Business Incubator Director
Time period:
June 2006 - March 2009
Description:
I single handedly launched ITESM’s Business Incubator in 2006, evaluating over 120 business ideas in my almost 3 years as Director of the project. When I left in March 2009 I was managing 20+ incubation projects. I was responsible for recruitment of new entrepreneurial ventures, coordination of training and consulting sessions for all projects, responsible for funding and resource allocation for all projects. Furthermore, I was in charge of our outreach programs with other institutions in the city and the state. Additionally I transferred our incubation model to the ITESCA University, in Cajeme, Sonora.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
High School Professor
Time period:
January 2005 - May 2008
Description:
During this period I taught Heat and Electricity, English V, and Entrepreneurship in the Bilingual High School program.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
Manager of IT Faculty Services
Time period:
January 2005 - June 2006
Description:
During this time my main duty was to pursue the improvement and usage of technology in the classroom in order to facilitate the teaching process. I was the leader of the IT support team, coordinating preventive and corrective service to the technological equipment. I was also in charge of software purchasing, licensing and distribution for all the students, faculty, and academic departments. I also did software training and helped develop a competence based certification process for faculty members.
Employer:
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte
Position:
IT support staff
Time period:
January 2001 - December 2004
Description:
My main duty as a part time staff member was to diagnose and fix problems in the user’s computer equipment, either on site or remotely through our support system. My main customers were students and faculty struggling with the online platforms.
EDUCATION
University:
Tecnológico de Monterrey
University:
University of Houston System
Degree:
Undergraduate International Experience
University:
Tecnológico de Monterrey
INFORMATION
Awards:
Joven Total Award. Awarded to the best student of the graduating class based on his/her achievements on academics, student leadership, extracurricular activities, and social outreach. December 2004.
Chemical engineer from ITESO, Master in Science in Biotechnology, working on my PhD and my own company Unima Integral Biosecurity. World traveller but always expecting to be back home.
