Natalia Zapata Delgado

  • nzapatad@unal.edu.co
  • Colombia
  • 02/05/2024
Field work Blue economy Climate change Conservation and ecology Communication Coastal management Environmental education Management and consultancy Marine research

Personal Summary

I am a passionate environmental engineer specializing in marine and coastal management
with strong knowledge in environmental science, modeling, community and nature-
based solutions. Currently advancing my technical knowledge through a Master’s in Water Resources, I am seeking to apply my analytical skills and passion for marine and coastal conservation in a dynamic consultancy role. Committed to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions, I am eager to contribute to innovative projects that align with my dedication to environmental stewardship.

Work Experience

Research Assistant
Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Development of an application for stream flow forecasting, climate model results
analysis and intraseasonal hydroclimatic data analysis.
Research intern
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 Marine and Coastal Research Institute - INVEMAR

Research intern for assisting on the Hydrological and sediment monitoring of the Cié-
naga Grande de Santa Marta (a coastal wetland from the Colombian Caribbean). I developed and carry out hydrological and biophysical surveys and data analysis of information for decision
making.

Research assistant
Dec 2021 - May 2022 Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Research assistant in project ResCate Mar: Coastal Resilience based on knowl-
edment in marine and coastal territories in the collaborative development of a a community and nature-based solution pilot for coastal erosion mitigation in a locality of the Colombian Pacific Coast.

Environmental engineer consultant
Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 Universidad Nacional de Colombia - ISAGEN

Consultant in the Study of water resource variability and sediment
management in basins of interest for hydraulic energy generation for the development and implementation of a tool for hydrological intraseasonal forecasting. 

Environmental engineer and researcher
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 Corporation Center of Excellence in Marine Sciences - CEMarin

Researcher in project A Coastal Solutions Network for the Pacific Flyway Site in Punta Soldado Island for Numerical modelling of waves and currents in Buenaventura Bay, Colombian
Pacific Coast (CPC). Multycriteria delimitation of a coastal area for sustainable use and
shorebirds conservation in Punta Soldado Island in the CPC.

Project manager and researcher
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Project manager and researcher in the project Coastal Resilience based on bioeconomy in marine and coastal territorios - ResCate Mar 2.0. Methodological research on the design of a business model for science and nature based tourism in Punta Soldado - Buenaventura. Project management.

Environmental engineer and researcher
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Consultant in project Ecosystem for sustainable fisheries navigation in the municipality of Guapi - ECONAVIPESCA for Numerical modelling of waves and currents in Guapi, Colombian Pacific Coast for artisanal fisheries assessment. Participative strategies formulation for artisanal fisheries sustainablity.

Education

Environmental engineering
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Master in Water Resources
Aug 2022 - Present Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Name and surname

Natalia Zapata Delgado

Nationality

Colombian

Years of experience

4-6 years

Are you looking for a job in:

In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad, Only remotely

Language (indicate level)

Spanish (Native)

English (C1)

German (A1)

Digital competences (indicate level)

Microsoft Office

Pyhton

GIS

Project management tools

Atlas.ti

Personal website / LinkedIN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-zapata-delgado-068053202/