Angie Macias

Environmental and sustainability professional with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and a DESS in Sustainable Development, with experience supporting environmental projects, water management, waste management, sustainability initiatives, environmental data analysis, technical research, and stakeholder coordination. Experienced in preparing technical reports, reviewing regulatory and scientific information, consolidating and analyzing environmental data, and supporting environmental programs and projects. Knowledge of sustainable development, environmental management, greenhouse gas accounting, climate-related environmental challenges, and environmental regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical, research, technical writing, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities. Interested in applying technical and analytical expertise to climate change adaptation, climate risk assessment, infrastructure resilience, and environmental consulting projects.

Professional Staff Member at Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá (2025-07 – 2025-12)

• Carry out the calculation of Water Laboratory service fees for new analyses or those requiring updates, and manage their approval with the Planning Management department
• Update the Water Laboratory service portfolio and promote it in order to increase service sales
• Participate in the consolidation of information required to respond to regulatory authorities and other requests arising during contract execution
• Prepare monthly and annual reports on non-core service sales for the laboratories of the Technical Services Directorate
• Verify open items/entries through the SAP system

Zero Waste Project Manager at GRAME (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Organize the cleaning operations of the Eco-Quartier Southwest and manage equipment loans
• Promote and organize corporate team-building activities (cleaning operations, conferences, etc.)
• Monitor news related to responsible consumption and source reduction
• Advise and intervene in waste management (WM), potable water, energy, and food waste reduction
• Organize and (co-)facilitate occasional activities related to the Eco-Quartier program and responsible consumption (zero waste workshops, water management, object repair, plant-based diet, etc.)
• Participate in and supervise teams at zero waste events in the borough
• Review and process reimbursement requests for the purchase of cloth diapers and sustainable personal hygiene products, as needed

Project Manager in Waste Management at GRAME (2023-09 – 2023-12)

• Assessment and Planning: Analyzing the specific needs of different categories of buildings and institutions to design a suitable collection solution
• Communication and Awareness: Developing and implementing communication strategies to inform and raise awareness among residents, merchants, and school staff about the importance and practices of composting
• Coordination and Implementation: Collaborating with local stakeholders to organize the logistics of the collection, including the distribution of compost bins and the establishment of collection schedules
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking progress and evaluating the program's effectiveness, with adjustments made based on user feedback and collected data

Laboratory Technician at EUROFINS (2018-08 – 2018-12)

Analytical laboratory in Quebec

• Perform oil and grease analysis on liquid samples and solids
• Support the application of ISO 17025
• Deliver results using LIMS

Environment, Plants, and Laboratory Manager at HYDROS MOSQUERA S EN CA ESP (2015-01 – 2016-01)

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the treatment of drinking water from groundwater collection
• Ensure the quality of distributed water in compliance with established standards
• Verify the optimal dosage of chemical substances for water treatment
• Monitor disinfectant dosage and residual levels
• Manage maintenance of sampling points in the distribution network
• Improve the quality of services provided to citizens
• Supervise and monitor tasks performed by operators, as well as their work schedules
• Control the operation of the wastewater treatment plant
• Develop improvement actions for the sewage treatment plant and the quality of the Bogota River
• Participate in meetings with the municipality and environmental control agencies for the protection of water resources
• Respond to complaints and requests from the community
• Organize awareness sessions for the community regarding sewage network regulations

Quality Assurance Engineer at Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá (2012-11 – 2013-05)

• Verify and improve work procedures in collaboration with administrative staff and laboratory technicians
• Collaborate with internal and external audit inspectors, responding to their requests and requirements

Teaching Assistant at University of Los Andes (2012-06 – 2013-06)

• Academic support for graduate thesis
• Check thesis of graduates

Production Engineer at RHES Ingenieria Biodiesel (2010-06 – 2011-06)

• Produce biodiesel from used oil to reduce the impact on the city's sewage system
• Control the biodiesel production process

Trainee at TECCA Ltda (2007-01 – 2007-08)

• Organize ISO 9001:2000 documentation
• Create formulas according to ISO 9001:200

Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Sustainable Development – Polytechnique Montréal (2019-01 – 2023-12)

Master Degree in Chemical Engineering – University of Los Andes (2011-06 – 2013-06)

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering – University of Los Andes (2002-01 – 2009-12)