When he was 10 years old, Fernando’s family went on vacation in the jungle, where his father was working and fixing slope stability problems at a hydroelectric plant. His father’s good friend was the geologist in charge of the tunnel construction, and Fernando asked if it were possible to tour the tunnel. Luck was on his side. After returning home, he declared to his parents that he wanted to be a geologist.
Today, Fernando is a senior hydrogeologist and certified geological engineer with more than 16 years of experience in geotechnics, mining geology, and hydrogeology with a focus on the mining industry. He has extensive experience in developing hydrogeological models, groundwater exploration, and water resources management. He has also organized and developed successful inventory, drilling, hydraulic, and geophysical testing campaigns aligned with the current regulatory authority requirements.
When he isn’t working on his latest geological related project, Fernando pursues his other passion—sports. A back injury that led him to CrossFit to avoid possible surgery, but he can also be found cycling, surfing, and playing tennis and badminton.
