03/12/09
Alex Saldarriaga
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Email: r1322@bio-link.org
Date Available:
06/01/2009
Location Desired:
South Florida
Objective:
Searching for challenging and meaningful career opportunities in biotechnology
Education:
Master of Business Administration, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1990.
* Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1989)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1983.
* Senior Thesis: Photo-radiation Therapy of Malignant Human Tumors with a Hematoporphyrin Derivative and Red Light
Biotechnology Skills:
-cell passaging, sterile technique, -training in Biohazard Levels I, II and III, -proper biosafetey cabinet protocol.
-histology, PCR, Western blotting, and SDS-PAGE, -microscopy (light, confocal, phase contrast), -biomedical imaging (FTIR, CT, MR).
Work Experience:
* Studied the biodegradation of trace organic contaminants (trihalomethanes) in groundwater using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry at FIU’s Drinking Water Research Center
* Studied transepithelial calcium and potassium transport mechanisms in toad urinary bladders at the Dept. of Nephrology, University of Miami’s School of Medicine Qualifications
* Investigated the therapeutic effects of Disodium Etidronate (Didronel) and Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy in reversing experimentally-induced osteoarthritis in the Pond-Nuki dog model under the guidance of Dr. Roy D. Altman
* Performed histological and biochemical analyses of cartilage and cartilage proteoglycans under the direction of Dr. Julio C. Pita and Dr. Irwin Berman.
Work Experience: * Banco Santander, Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst, (5/08-Present)
* Banca Sella, Head of Investment Advisory, (03/05 â€" 12/07)
* Standard Bank Group, Vice President â€" Head of Emerging Markets Quantitative Research, (07/97-03/05)
* Visa International, Senior Financial Analyst, (12/96-06/97)
* The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, International Bank Supervisory Analyst, (12/94-12/96)
* The Washington Economics Group, Consultant, (1994)
* Florida International University â€" Small Business Development Center, Regional Manager, (1988-1993)
* Arthritis Division, Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, Florida, Research Technician, (1983-1985)
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