Education
- B.S. Computer Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, 1988
- Licensed Profesional Engineer – Puerto Rico Engineers and Land Surveyors Association, 1990
Public Speaking and Leadership
- Toastmasters International
- Competent Communicator (CC) – March 2015
- Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) – March 2016
- Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) – February 2017
- Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) – June 2017
- Competent Leader (CL) – May 2016
- Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) – June 2016
- Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) – July 2017
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) – July 2017 (at that moment, the tenth person to achieve the DTM designation in Puerto Rico)
Rescue-Related and Other Education
- Swiftwater Rescue
- National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
- Basic Water Rescue Preparedness – November 1996, Arecibo, PR
- Basic Water Rescue Preparedness Instructor – July 1999, San José, Costa Rica
- Always Ready 24/7 Inc.
- Basic Water Rescue Instructor – September 2006, Luquillo, PR
- National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
- Cave Rescue
- National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC), USA National Speleology Society (NSS)
- Cave Rescue Operations and Management (week long seminar)
- Level 1 – January 1994, Aguadilla, PR
- Level 2 – April 1995, Aguadilla, PR
- Level 3 – April 1996, Aguadilla, PR
- Instructor Qualification Course – July 1996, Jasper, Arkansas, USA
- Cave Rescue Operations and Management (week long seminar)
- National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC), USA National Speleology Society (NSS)
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
- Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) – June 2005, San Juan, PR
- SARTECH III Certification – June 2005, San Juan, PR
- Instructor Qualification for ISAR course – August 2007, San Juan, PR
- SARTECH II Certification – September 2007, San Juan, PR
- Instructor Qualification for FUNSAR course – May 2015, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
- National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
- Yoga
- White Lotus Yoga Foundation
- Yoga Instructor – August 2000, Santa Barbara, California
- White Lotus Yoga Foundation
Teaching Experience
- Basic Speleology and Vertical Techniques teaching to new members, 1992-95, 2004-present
Sociedad Espeleológica de Puerto Rico Inc. (Puerto Rico Speleological Society) - Cave Rescue – National Cave Rescue Commission (week-long seminars)
Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and United States - Yoga Instructor – Since 2000 in Yoga centers and reputable gyms in Puerto Rico
- Speleology, rescue and nature lectures to youth organizations and other groups
- Yoga and stress management lectures to youth organizations and other groups
- Boy Scouts of America – Merit Badge Counselor
- Search and Rescue
- Climbing
- Orienteering