JMJosé Faustino Chuj Matul
@josfaustinochujmatul
Agronomy professional specializing in sustainable soil management and food safety.
GuatemalaWhat I'm looking for
I am an agronomy professional with a Master’s focus in Soil Science and a Specialization in Food Science and Technology, committed to sustainable agriculture and improving farmers' livelihoods. I have led large-scale extension programs, benefiting thousands of farmers through training, school garden implementation, and distribution of improved inputs to strengthen resilience and food security.
My work spans precision agriculture, soil conservation, fertigation design, GIS-based resource management, and quality control for agricultural certifications. I combine technical expertise with training and communication skills to drive adoption of best practices, support certification compliance, and deliver measurable impacts in rural communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agricultural Extension Leader
MAGA-VISAN
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Led extension programs that benefited 6,500 farmers and implemented educational gardens in 450 schools under the School Feeding Law; trained 2,500 farmers and 450 school directors to strengthen family agriculture and school garden management.
Agricultural Consultant
Green Solutions
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Developed soil fertility maps and fertilization plans, designed fertigation systems and GIS databases, and implemented IPM and nutrition plans for Hass avocado and multiple vegetable and fruit crops across targeted farms.
Quality Control Manager
Asdecafe
Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Managed parchment coffee quality control and traceability, trained 3,200 producers on certifications and sustainable practices, and implemented GIS-based mapping and traceability systems for multiple certifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UGUniversity of San Carlos of Guatemala
Master of Science, Soil and Water Management
2024 - 2025
Master of Science in Sustainable Soil and Water Management at the Graduate School, Faculty of Agronomy; scholarship supported by Catholic Relief Services.
UGUniversity of San Carlos of Guatemala
Specialization, Food Science and Technology
2020 - 2020
Specialization in Food Science and Technology at the Graduate School, Faculty of Engineering.
National School of Agriculture (ENCA)
Diploma, Agricultural Technology
2013 - 2016
Agricultural Technician Diploma from the National School of Agriculture in Bárcenas, Villa Nueva.
EUEARTH University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering
2013 - 2016
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering; attended under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
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Location
GuatemalaAuthorized to work in
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