Valentina Rueda Barrios

I’m a Biotechnology Engineering professional who blends molecular biology with business process improvement and data-driven decision-making. While completing my B.S. at ITESM (Puebla, Mexico), I’ve focused on turning complex technical work into measurable outcomes—using dashboards, quality systems, and clear implementation roadmaps.

As a Molecular Biology Analyst at Labopat Diagnostics, I built a Looker Studio dashboard that reduced sample search time by 40%, trained the team, and earned full lab adoption; I also maintained ISO 9001 quality standards across cancer diagnostic workflows by proactively identifying and resolving process issues in a high-stakes environment. During my Visiting Researcher experience at the University of Ottawa, I proposed and validated apple peel extract as an alternative synthesis route within green nanocatalyst research, quickly ramped up on-site characterization (NMR, sonication), and delivered comparative analysis results across a short international assignment. Across academic industry-partner projects, I’ve redesigned quality management systems to cut information retrieval time by 50%, developed a protein-fortified almond milk feasibility and go-to-market recommendation with a 10% maca protein concentration, analyzed biofertilizer processes using SolidWorks and COMSOL simulations, and advanced a low-resource bioprinting concept to a validated prototype (TRL 2→3) while pitching the business case. I bring Lean Six Sigma thinking, hands-on technical depth, and an innovation mindset—reinforced by recognition like leading a multidisciplinary DigiEduHack 2024 team and completing certifications including Business Intelligence Foundation and Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare.