Andres Riestra Perna

Andres Riestra Perna has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Andres is currently working at Orbisk as a Hardware Operations Manager, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to that, they worked at VaVersa as a Product Lead Designer and Project Development Manager from April 2019 to November 2021. At VaVersa, they were responsible for designing and developing the new version of their indoor high-tech hydroponic garden.

Before their role at VaVersa, Andres worked at Plant-e, where they held two positions. From August 2016 to April 2019, they served as a Research and Development and Project Manager. In this role, they focused on improving the performance of the P-MFC technology, which is the basis of Plant-e's products. Andres also worked as an MSc Intern, conducting research on the development of a gadget utilizing Plant-e's patented P-MFC technology.

Additionally, Andres has volunteer experience at the Institut Cirkulární Ekonomiky, where they participated in developing a project proposal on closing cycles in the city of Brno. Andres also worked as a Promoter for United World - Free walking tours, promoting free tours of Prague city to tourists.

Andres' early work experience includes a role as a Junior Assistant at Grupo Inmark from June 2011 to July 2012. In this position, they were involved in audit preparation for EU projects and market research projects.

Overall, Andres Riestra Perna's work experience demonstrates their expertise in hardware operations, product design and development, research and development, project management, and market research.

Andres Riestra Perna completed their higher education with a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Urban Environmental Management from Wageningen University & Research, which they pursued from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they received their undergraduate education at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where they obtained a degree in Grado en Ciencias Ambientales between 2009 and 2014. In addition, Andres also had the opportunity to study Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University & Research through the LLP-Erasmus program for the academic year 2012-2013.