Luis Alberto Gaxiola Castro
Guasave, Sinaloa
Summary
I am a professional with extensive experience in plant health and technical management. I stand out for my technical leadership, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team. I have successfully implemented effective strategies that have improved productivity, such as establishing KPI systems to improve plant health-related processes, such as managing food safety information to approve audits, managing budgets, and measuring performance in labor activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Health Manager
Planasa Mexico
07.2024 - Current
- We are developing a phytosanitary team of coordinators, supervisors, and monitors for 45 hectares of strawberry production, 2 hectares of raspberry production, 1 hectare of blackberry production, and 1 hectare of blueberry production under nursery production.
- We are developing the annual phytosanitary budget, which includes phytosanitary products, spraying equipment, salaries, and technical training.
We are implementing a digital monitoring program to assess the phytosanitary status of the crops. - We are implementing a predatory mite release program to control phytophagous mites that affect raspberry and blackberry production.
- We are working to ensure the phytosanitary quality of the plants according to the standards established by Planasa Mexico.
- We work on the phytosanitary certification of plant material that moves from Mexico to other countries and from other countries to Mexico under the certification protocols established by Mexican laws.
Plant Health Manager
Agrovision Mexico
11.2022 - 06.2024
- I formed a phytosanitary team of coordinators, supervisors, and monitors for 200 hectares of blueberry, 100 hectares of raspberry, and 50 hectares of blackberry crops under conventional production.
- I prepared the annual phytosanitary budget, which included phytosanitary products, spraying equipment, salaries, and technical training.
- I implemented a predatory mite release program to control phytophagous mites that affect raspberry and blackberry production.
- I implemented a digital monitoring program to assess the phytosanitary status of the crops.
- I prepared weekly reports on the phytosanitary status of the 350 hectares of production.
Plant Health Manager
Hortifrut Mexico
03.2019 - 10.2022
- I formed a phytosanitary team of coordinators, supervisors, and monitors for 400 hectares of conventional blueberry production and 50 hectares of organic blueberry production.
- I prepared the annual phytosanitary budget, which included phytosanitary products, spraying equipment, salaries, and technical training.
- I prepared weekly reports on the phytosanitary status of the 450 hectares of production.
- I conducted research to develop new strategies for controlling pests and diseases that affected blueberry production.
- I developed the flower strip strategy adapted to our weather conditions to promote the development of pollinators and predatory and parasitic insects.
Global Technical Support Engineer
Cravo LTD
01.2017 - 03.2019
- I worked with berry crop producers to boost production using Cravo greenhouse technology.
- I trained production technicians in agroecological management of berry crops.
- I participated in international forums showcasing the advantages of Cravo greenhouse technology.
- I attended international trade fairs, interacting with Cravo technology clients.
Entomologist
Driscolls MX Driscolls
02.2013 - 11.2016
- I identified and classified insects using field guides and taxonomic keys.
- I participated in laboratory experiments to study insect behavior and ecology.
- I supported data collection for field studies assessing pest populations and biodiversity.
- I kept accurate records of specimens and experimental results in laboratory notebooks.
- I conducted applied research in commercial fields for insect and mite pest control.
- I developed insect and phytophagous mite management guides for producers.
- I participated in internal producer forums where we presented the results of field research.
Education
Master of Science - Natural Resources Management
CIIDIR-IPN
Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Facultad De Agricultura Del Valle Del Fuerte
Juan Jose Rios, Sinaloa 06-2009
Skills
- Honest
- Responsible
- Passionate
- Grateful
Accomplishments
- Research stay at the University of California, Riverside. February 2012.
- 7th Congress ofAneberries ¨Optimización del clima para la producción de berries en México¨. Guadalajara, Jalisco. August 2017.
- North American Strawberry Growers Association 2018 Annual Meeting and Conference 2018. ¨Actualización en los sistemas de producción de fresa dentro de invernadero automático de techo retráctil¨. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 2018.
- North American Raspberry and Blackberry conference 2018. ¨Sistema de producción de techos retractiles comparados con túneles¨. Ventura, California, February 2018.
Timeline
Plant Health Manager
Planasa Mexico
07.2024 - Current
Plant Health Manager
Agrovision Mexico
11.2022 - 06.2024
Plant Health Manager
Hortifrut Mexico
03.2019 - 10.2022
Global Technical Support Engineer
Cravo LTD
01.2017 - 03.2019
Entomologist
Driscolls MX Driscolls
02.2013 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Natural Resources Management
CIIDIR-IPN
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Facultad De Agricultura Del Valle Del Fuerte