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I am not your typical engineer who loves science, mathematics, and all numerical things. I love coffee and knitting just as much. However, my genuine calling is dedicated to confronting social disparities. Upon recognizing that my Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics had equipped me with the expertise to infuse technology as a transformative tool, I embarked on a journey toward a Master of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University.Drawing from my experience in talent acquisition, staff coaching, stakeholder engagement, and KPI design, I have successfully crafted highly effective and influential social programs that aid vulnerable youth in growing and developing skills that keep them from dropping out of school, drug addiction, trafficking gangs, or family violence. I brought forth innovative changes to the learning approach for community centers across Mexico with a model of workshops that help adolescents learn technical concepts with a fun and practical approach. As a Learning Manager at Clap, a prominent Latin American non-profit, I led multidisciplinary teams, orchestrating the development and implementation of transformative initiatives that have profoundly impacted the lives of underprivileged youth and their communities.As a dedicated private consultant and educator, I have been instrumental in paving the way for younger generations and public institutions to enter the world of technology. My pursuit of a Master's Degree has been an enriching journey that has brought me closer to the domains of management and policy analysis, integrating the programming and analytic skills I already possess. This new learning environment, full of hands-on project experiences synchronously merging my practical expertise, has proven exceptionally gratifying.Just like a knitted blanket, my professional quest has required patience, skill, and a keen eye for detail, resulting in a harmonious blend of creativity and functionality. Follow me in this adventure as I aspire to serve as a "bridge" between technology and administration (while I try the best coffeehouses around).