Boosting Innovation with Skilled Project Management
Hello, my name is Gustavo Alvarez. I am an industrial engineer who specializes in project management and innovation consulting for startups and companies in Latin America. My expertise is complemented by my background in industrial engineering and my experience in managing agile teams and effective leadership.
My role is to manage and optimize resources and implement strategies for high-impact entrepreneurship. I am passionate about global entrepreneurship, and my mission is to empower future leaders with a comprehensive and diverse approach
MY STRENGHTS
Ambition
I'm passionate about what I do, and never do things half-heartedly.
Precision
I believe it's pointless to do something if you're not going to do it well.
Assertive
I'm not afraid to ask the difficult questions and have the difficult conversations.
MY EXPERIENCE
External Relations Team - AIESEC
2024 - 2025
Leadership: Led a team of 15 people to implement a national program with DIRECTV.
Event Management: Managed the AIESEC event at McDonald's, achieving 95% attendance and overseeing logistics and staff coordination.
Methodology: Applied agile methodologies and adaptive leadership strategies to ensure the fulfillment of objectives.
Project Manager
2022-2024
Project Incubation: I generated and advised on over 200 projects, including those for KOICA Peru and seed capital programs at the top universities in Arequipa.
Strategic Alliances: I developed strategic partnerships with the NGO Genera Perú, leading the transformation of their business model and earning regional recognition in Arequipa through the implementation of disruptive technologies.
Agile Methodologies: I implemented Scrum, OKR Agile, and Growth Hacking techniques to enhance project execution, ensuring efficient management and continuous innovation
Global Citizen Year Student
2021-2022
Fellowship: Participated in a gap-year fellowship for future leaders and change-makers. Seed Capital: Won $10,000 in seed capital to develop a selected project. Event Coordination: Coordinated events with global leaders, including executives from Google and Facebook, enhancing visibility and organizational impact
Student Moderator/ Entrepreneur
2021-2024
Global Collaboration: Led educational sessions for students from various countries on a 100-day program, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. Project Management: Applied project management principles to ensure the coherence and success of educational sessions and foster a productive, interactive learning environment
EDUCATION
Universidad del Pacífico
2024-Present
Industrial Engineering Degree
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2020 - 2024
Industrial Engineering Degree
CREDENTIALS
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
2021
NASA Space Apps Local lead Certificate
Global Citizen Year Certification
2021
Leadership as a practice Certificate
PM Formatec
2021
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate
TESTIMONIALS