Álvaro Mendoza Manfredi has a bachelor's degree in Commercial Engineering with a specialization in Marketing, in addition to holding an MBA from UPB and a Master in International Business from Florida International University. He has solid experience in strategic management and academic leadership as Graduate Academic Director at UPB, where he leads master's programs. He also worked in financial risk analysis at VIVA and Banco BISA. He is an award-winning professor recognized with the Búho Award, mentor, and co-author of academic books, standing out for his leadership and analytical skills in fostering educational and business innovation.