Agronomist from the University of Cundinamarca with a master's degree in agricultural sciences from the National University of Colombia. Experience in the areas of phytopathology, classical microbiology and molecular biology. During his career at AGROSAVIA he has contributed to the design of severity scales, greenhouse and field pathogenicity tests, characterization of collections of phytopathogenic fungi and search for sources of genetic resistance in fruit species. He has skills in the formulation, management and development of research projects.