Esteban Quesada

Finance & Project Analyst with 3+ years of experience in corporate and consulting environments.

Background in financial analysis, KPI tracking, budgeting, cash flow, profitability, project planning, reporting, and process improvement. I also have commercial experience in public-sector sales (B2G), participating in tenders and government procurement processes.

Experience at Boston Scientific supporting data-driven decision-making and current experience in financial evaluation, proposal preparation, and coordination of consulting and training projects.

Data Analyst | Intern: Oct. 2022 - May 2023 · Analyst: May 2023 - Apr. 2025 at BOSTON SCIENTIFIC (2022-10 – 2025-04)

• Analyzed operational and financial metrics to support performance monitoring and decision-making in a multinational corporate environment.
• Prepared reports and tracked KPIs, improving visibility into results and opportunities for internal process improvement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes and strengthening operational efficiency.
• Supported the development of an AI chatbot for internal processes, contributing to automation and an improved internal user experience.

Finance & Project Analyst at AULA ABIERTA (2019 – Present)

• Evaluate consulting and training opportunities through budget, cash flow, profitability, and financial feasibility analysis to support bid and execution decisions.
• Develop and review technical and financial proposals for procurement processes, ensuring alignment among requirements, costs, margins, and delivery conditions.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and expected margins to identify financial risks and support management decisions.
• Manage public-sector sales opportunities (B2G), from identifying and analyzing tenders to preparing technical and financial bids and tracking award processes.
• Coordinate documentation, professionals, and project requirements throughout bid preparation and project execution follow-up.

Licenciatura in Business Administration, Finance – UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA (2025)

Postgraduate Degree in Project Management – INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE COSTA RICA

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration – UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA