Extensive experience in managing and administration of agricultural projects including: modern greenhouse production, biotechnology, and applied research. Motivated Project Manager with solid experience managing all levels of large scale projects, including budgeting and administration. Used to promote innovative and problem solving oriented solutions in a short time. Strong technical expertise and academic background. Extensive experience in promoting and delivering new advances in science to clients, consumers, decision makers and media. Experienced with Biosafety and safety operational procedures (laboratory, greenhouse and field assays). Developed of the regulatory framework for the introduction of transgenic crops in Uruguay, with a strong economic impact (from 10,000 to 1 millon hectares in 5 years). Multidisciplinary scientific background and active cooperation with the regulatory agencies, academia and industry for new solutions to emergent diseases. Strong cooperation with leader universities in agricultural field, research institutions, regulatory agencies and industry, (more than $ 600,000 granted). Familiar with the use of molecular techniques, including: gene expression, molecular bases for resistance (abiotic and biotic stress), microarrays, genomics and Quantitative PCR. Set up of a large scale project: Developed a “State of the Art” Citrus Nursery for ALICO Inc., this project required a strong partnership with industry leader companies from Europe, Canada, California and Brazil. The project with an investment of U$ 7 million, included the latest innovations in technology for greenhouse production, irrigation system, horticultural practice, automation, and the setup of a tissue culture laboratory with a capacity to produce 500,000 plants . I had authored or co-authored papers in peer-reviewed international publications in the areas of biotechnology, plant pathology, quarantine, plant breeding, genetics, biosafety and international regulation