vita

SUMMARY

•  Bilingual (Spanish/English) creative writer, artist, engineer and educator bridging information technology, creativity, expressive arts, and storytelling in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
•  Recognized creative track record, including a published poetry book, invited performances at international festivals, and interdisciplinary tech-integrated presentations.
•  Digital workflow expertise across audio/video production using Reaper and DaVinci Resolve.
•  Enterprise networking and systems background: Cisco/Aruba/Meraki administration and design, GNU/Linux administration, and Python scripting/automation.
• Tools: Microsoft 365, WordPress/Cascade, Blackboard.

EDUCATION

 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Awarded: 06/2026 GPA: 3.92/4.00

The University of Texas at El Paso (U.T.E.P.)  

Diploma in Higher Education Based on Technological Competencies

Awarded: 03/2023 Grade: 92/100

Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno (U.A.G.R.M.) 

Bachelor of Science in Computer Network and Telecommunications Engineering

Awarded: 02/2020 Grade: 96/100

Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno (U.A.G.R.M.) 

PUBLICATIONS

  De La Voz Como Criatura: Emerging Voices Anthology Inaugural Edition

(University of Texas at El Paso, 2026)

  Apuntes del Payaso Bélico

(La Raíz Invertida, 2026)

  Poem “La Bestia” 

(Rio Grande Review, 2025)

  El Payaso Bélico (Finalist Book for the III Francisco Ruiz Udiel Poetry Prize) 

(Valparaíso Ediciones, 2022)

  Todos Los Dioses: Antología Panhispánica De Poetas Jóvenes Del Siglo XXI

(Casa Bukowski, 2022)

HONORS

Workshop Facilitator and Presenter at the Feria del Libro de Chicago

(El BeiSmAn PrESs & UChicago, 2026)

Presenter at the First Creative Writing Congress

 (University of Houston, 2025)

Performer for the World Water Move El Paso

(Forklift Danceworks, 2025)

Research Fellow at The Tom Lea Research Fellows Program

 (Tom Lea Institute, 2024)

Presenter at El Cruce Primavera

(New York University, 2024)

Presenter at the XV Encuentro Internacional de Poetas en Ecuador

 (Poesía en Paralelo Cero, 2023)

PAST CERTIFICATIONS

  Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) ID: 210-023-370

  Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) ID: 210-023-370

  Cisco Systems Routing and Switching (CCNA) ID: 514HMXDB4GV4Q855

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE WRITING DEPARTMENT AT UTEP  

EL PASO, TEXAS  [07/2023 – 06/2026]

Masters Assistant Instructor

• Designed and taught Introduction to Creative Writing for undergraduate students, creating a full 15-week course delivering lectures, workshops, assignments, learning outcomes and creative expressive-arts-based exercises.
• Led in‑person classes focused on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, performance, multimedia and creative methodologies increasing student participation by 70% across the semester.
• Increased participation by 30% for Introduction to Creative Writing class by developing and delivering a 4-sessions poetry module.
• Facilitated workshops students, incentivizing feedback and discussion for Screenwriting class.

Audio Editor & Archive Assistant — Words on a Wire Podcast

• Edited podcast episode using Reaper, creating broadcast ready sound and musical introduction; episode aired on KTEP 88.5 FM.
• Built and organized a full-season digital archive for Vintage Words, ensuring accurate metadata, naming convention, structured file management and long-term accessibility for the production team.

Editorial & Technology Assistant — Río Grande Review & Revista de Literatura Mexicana

• Managed cloud-based archiving and team file workflows, coordinated team meetings, managed email and organized physical archive.
• Assisted with technology and digital operations, including social media updates and management of the magazine’s entries submissions through Google Forms.
• Organized and cataloged 300 archival magazines, maintaining physical records and managed distribution logistics by preparing and shipping 100 print issues to subscribers and partner institutions.
• Oversaw digital production by updating the Chicano Language & Linguistics webpage in Cascade CMS, preparing online content and formatting materials to ensure consistent, accessible web presentation.

EXPERIENCE

DIMA L.T.D.A.

SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, BOLIVIA  [07/2019 – 06/2023]

Support Engineer 

• Led enterprise networking projects, design and deployment of routing, switching, and wireless infrastructures for corporate clients, including Cisco Wireless Network Renewal for Sinteplast Warehouse and Cisco DNA Center implementation for Petrobras.
• Conducted passive and predictive wireless site surveys using Ekahau generating heatmaps, coverage reports, and optimization recommendations.
• Delivered presales engineering support by designing and sizing solutions, preparing BOMs and proposals, conducting demos, and producing technical documentation for engineering, support teams, and end users.
• Administered and troubleshoot Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki networks, resolving configuration issues for corporate clients.
• Provided support and conducted GNU/Linux systems, performing updates, troubleshooting services, training sessions and workshops for internal teams and clients like Banco Economico.
• Developed Python automation scripts to streamline network implementation tasks, including automation for the Cisco ISE implementation project at Banco Ganadero, reducing manual configuration time by 75%.
• Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned with enterprise requirements and client expectations.