Ernesto Vargas

Ernesto Vargas is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercialisation and technology transfer. Serving as the Senior Commercialisation Manager at Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd since 2015, Ernesto previously worked at the University of Melbourne from 2004 to 2015 as a Commercialisation Associate, where responsibilities included identifying, protecting, and commercialising intellectual property. Additionally, Ernesto held the position of Investment Analyst at the Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund from 2012 to 2013, advising on industry trends and the commercial potential of early-stage technologies. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Melbourne Business School, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Melbourne.