Israel Vallejo Muñoz
Marine Biologist | Environmental & Spatial Data Analys
Mexico City
Summary
Marine biologist and environmental data analyst specializing in ecological modeling, GIS, and biodiversity research. Skilled in R, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine for producing spatial analyses and technical reports on species distribution and land-use change. Published researcher currently offering freelance services and developing a public portfolio in environmental modeling and conservation planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Environmental Data Analyst
(Freelancer)
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver spatial and ecological data analyses through self-led projects focused on conservation, fisheries, and land use planning.
- Develop end-to-end geospatial reports using R and QGIS to assess forest cover change, species distribution, and marine spatial dynamics.
- Created a public portfolio showcasing high-impact environmental case studies in biodiversity, deforestation, and climate change scenarios.
Biological Data Analyst
Outlier AI
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Annotate and curate biological datasets for training AI models in biodiversity, fish physiology, and ecosystem health.
- Provide scientific validation of AI-generated outputs, improving accuracy in marine and terrestrial applications.
- Contributed to advancing biological data understanding in automated systems.
Intern
Endocrinology Laboratory, Università Degli Studi D
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared and analyzed tissue samples from aquaculture and wild fish species for biochemical and histological assessments.
- Conducted spectrophotometric and chromatographic assays of antioxidant profiles.
- Applied advanced histological techniques for reproductive studies.
- Supported research on the physiological health of marine species.
Teaching Assistant
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in laboratory sessions and guided student experiments in marine biology and aquaculture.
- Provided feedback and tutoring in both English and Italian.
- Supported evaluation and review of scientific reports and assignments.
Research Assistant
Shark Research and Conservation Program
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Captured and tagged sharks including Carcharhinus leucas and Sphyrna mokarran (among other species) for ecological and physiological research.
- Collected and processed biopsy, blood, and morphometric data.
- Participated in marine field expeditions with Dr. Neil Hammerschlag’s team.
Research Assistant
National Fish Collection
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed morphometric analysis and skeletal clearing techniques for bony fish and sharks.
Education
Master of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
Naples, Italy 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Programming & Scripting: R (ggplot2, terra, sf, dismo, ENMeval), basic Python
Geospatial Analysis: QGIS, Google Earth Engine
Ecological Modeling: MaxEnt, NDVI change detection, species distribution models (SDMs), home range analysis
Statistical Analysis: regression models, biodiversity indices, temporal trends
Tools & Platforms: RStudio, GitHub, Excel
Report & Data Communication: technical writing, scientific visualization, bilingual reporting (EN/ES)
Timeline
Environmental Data Analyst
(Freelancer)
01.2025 - Current
Biological Data Analyst
Outlier AI
01.2025 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
04.2024 - 09.2024
Intern
Endocrinology Laboratory, Università Degli Studi D
02.2024 - 10.2024
Research Assistant
Shark Research and Conservation Program
07.2018 - 08.2018
Research Assistant
National Fish Collection
04.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
05.2001 -