About me

I am Colombian Forestry Engineer and Anthropologist with a Brazilian Master’s in Environmental Systems.
I love forestry and social sciences applications. I like explore complex problems to understanding deforestation and degradation dynamics, and GIS-based computational social sciences to find nature-based solutions for climate crisis.
I am skilled in GIS, carbon issues, and impact assessment. I have coordinated AFOLU projects in Latin America and Africa. I speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
I have five years of experience in the voluntary carbon market. Currently, I work as a
Carbon Compliance Expert at Earthshot Lab.
Before that, I was a Regional Lead for Nature-Based Solutions at South Pole. I enjoy helping others make a positive impact on the planet.

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      A((Andrés H)) --> B[Qualifications]
      A --> C[Interests]
      A --> D[Skills]
      A --> E[Experience]
      

      graph LR
      B(Qualifications) --> F[Forestry Engineer and Anthropologist]
      B --> G[Master in Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems]
      

      graph LR
      C(Interests) --> H[Quantitative forestry and social sciences]
      C --> I[GIS problems and spatial modeling]
      C --> J[Nature Climate Solutions]
      

      graph LR
      D(Skills) --> K[Problem-solving pro]
      D --> L[GIS and technical carbon issues]
      D --> M[GIS modeling and social and impact assessment]
      D --> N[Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese]
      

      graph LR
      E(Experience) --> O[Six years of experience in the voluntary carbon market]
      E --> P[Current position: Carbon Compliance Expert at Earthshot Lab]
      E --> Q[Previous position: Regional Lead for Nature-Based Solutions at South Pole]
      

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

2- Qualifications

Qualifications

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems

• Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Geosciences (IGC / UFMG)
• Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• Mar 2015 - May 2017

During my master’s program, I specialized in analyzing and modeling complex environmental systems, using various statistical and computational techniques. I also gained experience in conducting fieldwork and collecting environmental data, as well as presenting research findings to academic audiences.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Anthropology

• University of Antioquia, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Medellín, Colombia
• Dec 2005 - Dec 2013

My undergraduate studies in anthropology provided me with a strong foundation in social and cultural theory, as well as research methods such as ethnography and qualitative analysis. I also developed skills in critical thinking, communication, and intercultural competence.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Forestry

• National University of Colombia, Faculty of Agrarian Sciences
• Medellín, Colombia
• Jan 2005 - Jun 2012

As a forestry student, I gained a deep understanding of ecological principles and sustainable natural resource management. I also acquired practical skills in forest inventory, GIS mapping, and forest product processing. My coursework emphasized the importance of balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives in forestry management.

3- Research Interests

4- Main skills

5- Short-experience

6- References

Academic references

I have had the opportunity to share closely with incredible people in the public, private and academic sectors.

I highlight the role in my bachelor carrer of a Antropologist Rober Dover who pass away. Robert teaches me soft skills to work with traditional communities. Who was he?,

I highlight the fact to had the possibility of having a classroom with ones of those teachers that think outside the black box and always are in the knowledge frontier:

• Britaldo Soares-Filho
• Sonia Maria Carvalho
• Dolors Almenteras

Profesional references:

Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing colleagues who have guided me in improving my work skills, time management, communication, and the ability to raise important concerns. Here are a few of the remarkable individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working:

Abel Marcarini: Abel is a carbon project lead for Brazil at Earthshot Labs. He has more than 10 years working on Nature Based Solutions for the voluntary carbon market and academic background in forestry.Abel worked for Verra for the last two years and for South Pole for another seven years.

Beatriz Zapata: Beatriz Zapata is a forest engineer with vast experience in carbon forest project initiatives. She has deep technical knowledge of methodologies, tools, and guidelines of the main standards used in the AFOLU sector, such as VCS, CCBS and Gold Standard. Beatriz work for South Pole since seven years ago.

Milena Agudelo: Milena is a manager for Nature Climate Solutions at Verra, contributing to the evolution of Verra programs. She helps develop updates to existing rules and procedures and provides technical input for the development of new methodologies, particularly those related to ALM. Milena holds a bachelor’s degree in Forest Engineering and a MSc in Forestry and Environmental Conservation. Previously, she supported Climate Friendly and South Pole for five years.

David Montoya González David hold eight years of extensive experience in Remote Sensing and GIS. He leads the Remote Sensing and GIS team in TerraGlobal, using innovative software and tools that meet carbon market and impact standards and support community-based geospatial community monitoring. David worked for The National Department of Statistics (DANE) and South Pole for two years.

7- Tools

Category	Tool/Platform	Description
Tools
Project		- A cloud-based project management tool.
Collaboration		- A collaborative whiteboard platform that helps teams brainstorm, plan, and execute projects.
Project		- A project management platform to collaborate on tasks, and track progress.
Platforms
GIS Software		- A commercial GIS software package.
Remote Sensing		- A commercial remote sensing software package.
Remote Sensing		- A commercial remote sensing software package.
Remote Sensing		- A commercial remote sensing software package.
Databases
File Format		- A file format for storing geospatial data.
File Format		- A client library for storing spatial data in Python.
Open-source Software
REDD+ Analysis		- A free and open-source REDD+ analysis tool.
REDD+ Analysis		- A free and open-source REDD+ analysis tool.
Open-source Software
GIS Software		- A free and open-source GIS software package.
Remote Sensing		- A cloud-based platform for analyzing and visualizing geospatial data using Google’s infrastructure.
Programming Languages
Basic		- A popular general-purpose programming language for geospatial data analysis.
Basic		- A statistical programming language widely used for data analysis and visualization.
Basic		- A versatile programming language commonly used for web development and interactive map applications.