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Moca, Espaillat, República Dominicana

**Responsabilidad General: Supervisión de unidad de producción de 1500 hembras, diagnóstico inicial de operaciones y propuesta de plan de acción para optimización de procesos.**Proyectos en curso:-Incremento de Capacidad de Venta y Optimización de Espacios: Implementación de un proyecto para aumentar la capacidad de venta semanal inicial a 550-600 cerdos, optimizando el uso de espacios en las áreas de gestación y maternidad para alcanzar la plena capacidad instalada de la granja.-Reorganización del Inventario de Machos para Producción Seminal: Rediseño del inventario de machos para incrementar la producción de dosis seminales, ajustando la proporción de machos de línea comercial a un 70% y reduciendo los machos maternos al 30%.-Optimización del Área de Cuarentena y Manejo de Reemplazos: Proyecto de reorganización del área de cuarentena y gestión de reemplazos para asegurar la reposición adecuada y el crecimiento del inventario, alcanzando niveles de producción óptimos en función de la capacidad instalada.-Certificación de Bioseguridad para Granjas Porcinas en República Dominicana: Desarrollo de un plan para obtener la certificación de granja biosegura en conformidad con la RESOLUCIÓN No. RES-MARD-2024-3 del Ministerio de Agricultura, que regula las prácticas de bioseguridad en granjas porcinas.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

**General Responsibility:** Comprehensive supervision of the pig production unit, including planning, implementing, and adjusting processes, coordinating data collection, applying data analysis tools, collaborating in identifying improvement opportunities, developing action plans and generating reports, managing inventory and orders, as well as recruiting, training, and coaching personnel.**Achievements:**- Established and executed a plan to introduce replacement females, increasing the inventory from 650 to 1000 females (+35%) over 7 years, which improved the overall productivity of the farm, leading a team of 23 people.- Implemented a post-cervical artificial insemination (PC-AI) program by reviewing existing techniques, selecting the best practices and materials. Trained staff and supervised the initial process to ensure accuracy and efficiency, reducing the use of semen doses by 50% and improving the efficiency of the procedure time by 30%.- Introduced a pregnancy diagnosis procedure using ultrasound. Trained staff in image interpretation and efficient use of the equipment, reducing the time for pregnancy diagnostics by 30%, increasing accuracy, and improving reproductive decision-making.- Led a training program for staff focused on improving data capture at sites 1 and 2, achieving a 25% improvement in data capture accuracy, facilitating more precise analysis and better-informed decisions.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

As an intern, I played an important role in supporting the execution of daily processes in the production unit. My responsibilities ranged from coordinating daily activities to managing essential supplies and equipment. Additionally, I took on the direct supervision of personnel, contributing to an efficient and collaborative work environment. A crucial aspect of my role was recognizing and addressing health issues in the pigs, working closely with the manager to ensure the herd's well-being, productivity, and adherence to biosecurity protocols.

Master'S Degree In Agribusiness Innovation, Agroindustrial Engineering

Thesis: “Production Model with a Focus on Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Pig and Coffee Agribusinesses under Local Family Farming.

Graduate Diploma Agribusiness, Agro-Industrial Engineering

Thesis: “Emerging Technologies for Sustainable and Efficient Pig Farming – Systematic Literature Review.”

Zootecnista, Animal Sciences