Juan Manuel Torres De Lira

Experience

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  Mycology Laboratory and Phytopathology Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, U.A.N.L.

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2015

  Laboratory Assistant

  Performed my academic service as Intern at the Mycology Laboratory and Assistant at the Phytopathology Laboratory. Developing microbiology laboratory skills such as identification, conservation and propagation of yeast and fungal strains.

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  San Nicolas de los Garza Government

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Swimming Instructor
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  Hospital Veterinario Dr. Serna

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  Laboratory Analyst

  Performing biochemical analysis on domestic animal samples, mostly blood and urine.

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  Wageningen University & Research

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Master Thesis

  Topic: “Experimental Evolution of a Mabisi-Inspired Microbial Community”. Studying the population dynamics and niche specialization of a bacterial community that imitates traditional Zambian fermented products, through microbiological, molecular and chemical analyses.

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  TOP B.V.

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Intern - Food Biotechnologist

  Experience in pilot studies and the simulation of the effect of new mild preservation technologies on different food products. Participation during planning, setting, practical and laboratory work, data analysis and reporting.

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  Centro de Capacitacion en Calidad Sanitaria

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  Food Microbiologist

  Determination of CFU numbers on food samples as well as the presence or absence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella spp, Listeria monocytogenes and Vibrio cholerae, mainly through microbiological methods and ANSR protocol.

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  Alien Technology Transfer

  Mar 2020 - now

  Full responsibility of a proposal and a business feasibility report for projects regarding innovative technologies and businesses. Achieved fundraising of over €16M for deep tech SMEs. Activities include:- Analysis and critical evaluation of business plans and technical documents related to innovative technologies and business.- Identification and production of effective description of Business Model and go-to-market strategy of product/service.- Market analysis, including customer segmentation, market need, competing solutions, market barriers and FTO.- Planning of the industrialization and commercialisation activities including Scope assessment; Risk Analysis; WorkPlan; SWOT analysis; GANTT planning; Milestones and Budgeting.- Management of relations with worldwide project stakeholders.- Structuring of supply chain involving the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements with industrial partners.- Development of full commercialisation and financial plans for project results exploitation.- Project administrative management including financial and technical reporting of ongoing projects. Show less

  • Project Team Coordinator

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Senior Project Consultant

    Mar 2020 - May 2022