Marco Esau Portal Valdivia is a professional in mining engineering with extensive experience in operations and talent management within the mining industry. Currently engaged with Newmont Corporation as a Talent Management Training Specialist and serving as an Associate at AusIMM and a Young Leader at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), Marco has taken on leadership roles, including President of the Student Chapter SME at Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca. Previous experiences include internships at Minera Yanacocha, where responsibilities encompassed the development of dashboards, budget management, and productivity analysis. Educational credentials include a degree in Mining Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca and ongoing studies in Data Visualization and Dashboarding at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Additionally, participation in coaching programs and mentoring initiatives highlights Marco's commitment to professional development in the mining sector.