I am a mammalogist specialized in the systematics and conservation of Neotropical mammals. My research focuses on understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes shaping biodiversity patterns, particularly in the Amazon and its transitional zone with the Andes—one of the most biologically rich regions on the planet. With over 15 years of fieldwork, I have accumulated extensive experience in the study of small mammals, with research spanning the Andean highlands and both the upper and lower Amazon regions in Venezuela and Ecuador. Currently, I serve as a biology professor at Universidad Estatal Amazónica, and I am also the curator of the mammalian collection at the Zoological Museum of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), Ecuador. In addition, I co-edit the digital platform of “Mammals of Ecuador,” an open-access initiative that promotes updated and accurate information on Ecuador’s mammal diversity. My scientific work is complemented by an interdisciplinary approach: I hold a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, and I am certified as a coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This unique combination allows me to integrate science, education, and human development into my professional life. Passionate about wildlife, knowledge-sharing, and scientific outreach, I remain committed to contributing to biodiversity conservation through research, capacity-building, and collaboration with local and international institutions.