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Bladimir Prado Perez

Bladimir Prado Perez

Medford,MA

Summary

Results-driven Bilingual Agronomical Engineer (B.Sc.) with over 20 years of experience in sustainable agriculture, irrigation systems, greenhouse crop production, food security, and rural development. Skilled in technical roles and community consulting across different regions in Bolivia. Proficient in training, project coordination, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Urban Agriculture Consultant

JAB Consulting - Jorge Ayala
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supported vegetable and poultry production in peri-urban areas.
  • Implemented Participatory Guarantee Systems (SPG) for organic farming.
  • Installed family greenhouses to promote sustainable agriculture.

Food Security Technician

World Vision Bolivia
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated training in food security for 21 rural communities.
  • Supported small-scale livestock production (chickens, rabbits, sheep).
  • Promoted local associations and sustainable farming practices.

Poultry Production Consultant

APAAC - Association of Agricultural and Artisan Producers
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Trained producers in poultry health, biosecurity, and balanced feed preparation.
  • Supported incubation and egg-laying operations in rural communities.

Agricultural Evaluator & Consultant

AGRECOL Bolivia
01.2012 - 02.2014
  • Evaluated smallholder garden production and local commercialization systems.
  • Supported sustainable agriculture practices in family gardens.

Farm Manager

Swine Production Farm
01.2012 - 02.2014
  • Oversaw pig production operations across all growth stages.
  • Managed animal health, feeding, and production logistics.

Irrigation Consultant

CRIAR - Rural Initiatives Project
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Trained communities in water pump usage and irrigation system installation.
  • Promoted efficient water use in arid zones.

Greenhouse Production Technician

Floriculture Greenhouse Project
02.2000 - 07.2007
  • Managed flower production systems aligned with U.S. standards.
  • Controlled fertilizer application and greenhouse environmental conditions.

Irrigation Systems Consultant

National Irrigation Program
08.1998 - 08.1999
  • Evaluated irrigation systems in the Altiplano (Potosí, Oruro, La Paz).
  • Provided technical recommendations for system improvements.

Irrigation Systems Technician

Irrigation Consulting Services
01.1998 - 08.1998
  • Inventoried irrigation systems in the Altiplano Basin.
  • Assisted in system mapping and functionality assessment.

Agricultural Research Technician

National Service of Agriculture and Livestock
12.1996 - 08.1998
  • Conducted research on commercialization of agricultural products.
  • Focused on high-consumption crops from peri-urban areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agronomical Engineering

Technical University of Oruro
Oruro, Bolivia
02-1985

Skills

  • Irrigation Systems & Water Management
  • Greenhouse Crop Production
  • Rural Development & Food Security
  • Sustainable Agriculture & Organic Certification
  • Livestock & Poultry Production
  • Technical Training & Community Engagement
  • Agricultural Research & Evaluation
  • Project Coordination

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Urban Agriculture Consultant

JAB Consulting - Jorge Ayala
01.2021 - 03.2022

Poultry Production Consultant

APAAC - Association of Agricultural and Artisan Producers
09.2020 - 12.2020

Food Security Technician

World Vision Bolivia
01.2014 - 01.2021

Agricultural Evaluator & Consultant

AGRECOL Bolivia
01.2012 - 02.2014

Farm Manager

Swine Production Farm
01.2012 - 02.2014

Irrigation Consultant

CRIAR - Rural Initiatives Project
01.2009 - 01.2013

Greenhouse Production Technician

Floriculture Greenhouse Project
02.2000 - 07.2007

Irrigation Systems Consultant

National Irrigation Program
08.1998 - 08.1999

Irrigation Systems Technician

Irrigation Consulting Services
01.1998 - 08.1998

Agricultural Research Technician

National Service of Agriculture and Livestock
12.1996 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Agronomical Engineering

Technical University of Oruro
Bladimir Prado Perez