Jethro Rickenberg Diaz
Master student
Freiberg am neckar
Summary
Agricultural Engineer and current Master's student in Crop Science (Universität Hohenheim) with hands-on research experience in plant biotechnology and symbiotic systems. My professional background in developing sustainable farming practices and optimizing bio-fertilizer production is now complemented by rigorous academic research on mutant plant lines and their interaction with mycorrhizal fungi. I am eager to apply my combined expertise in applied science, data analysis, and systemic problem-solving to interdisciplinary research projects, particularly in areas that bridge sustainable solutions and technological innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Advisor Patricio Barbosa
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Advisor at the INDAP (National Institute for Agricultural Development) for technical assistance programs (SAT) for flower growers in the Quillota and Puchuncaví regions of Chile.
- Responsible for administrative tasks and monitoring of 42 farmers who were to incorporate organic techniques and products into their fertilization plans.
Social Worker
Municipality of Quillota
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for distributing lunches to the homeless and seniors during the pandemic.
- Employed by the municipality of Quillota, Chile.
Agricultural Engineer
VermiComposta SpA
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Legal representative and managing director of an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) producing organic humic fertilizers for recycling.
- Specialist in technical consulting for vegetable and flower cultivation in the Aconcagua Valley and the Marga-Marga region.
Agricultural Engineer
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Greenhouse design assistant in the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, specializing in vegetables and flowers, e-learning mode.
Agricultural Engineer
Agroecological Center "El Vergel"
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Replacement of the engineer in charge of logistics (production/harvest/sales) and fertilization with compost tea and organic insecticides.
- Planning, design, and costing of worm beds to increase the sustainability of the orchard and promote technology transfer.
Agronomist
Cultural Collective "Pelican's"
04.2011 - 02.2020
- Instructor for workshops on worm composting.
AGRICULTURAL SKILLED WORKER AND APPRENTICE
Humusanos, Organic Fertilizer
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the production of organic fertilizers based on efficient forest microorganisms and the extraction of solid and liquid humus.
TRAINEE
Experimental Station "La Palma"
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Responsible for the pollen collection team for pollination of the cherimoya and for analyzing the field situation of the avocado trees.
TRAINEE
Experimental Station "La Palma"
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Foreman of a citrus orchard. Tree and weed trimmer in avocado and cherimoya trees. Irrigation maintenance work.
Education
Master of Science - Crop Science
Universität Hohenheim
Stuttgart, Germany 05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Valparaiso, Chile 05.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
University of Concepcion
Concepcion, Chile 05.2010 - 07.2012
Skills
Microsoft Project
SketchUp
Experimental Design
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
MS Excel
Microbiological Techniques
Precision agriculture
Molecular Biology Techniques
Greenhouse engineering
Phenotypic Data Analysi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/16/90
- Nationality: Chilean/ German
Timeline
Master of Science - Crop Science
Universität Hohenheim
05.2023 - Current
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Advisor Patricio Barbosa
11.2021 - 12.2022
Social Worker
Municipality of Quillota
08.2020 - 12.2022
Agricultural Engineer
VermiComposta SpA
07.2020 - 12.2022
Agricultural Engineer
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
03.2020 - 03.2021
Agricultural Engineer
Agroecological Center "El Vergel"
04.2019 - 02.2020
AGRICULTURAL SKILLED WORKER AND APPRENTICE
Humusanos, Organic Fertilizer
03.2018 - 12.2018
TRAINEE
Experimental Station "La Palma"
01.2016 - 03.2016
TRAINEE
Experimental Station "La Palma"
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
05.2013 - 04.2019
Agronomist
Cultural Collective "Pelican's"
04.2011 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
University of Concepcion
05.2010 - 07.2012