Diego M. Ayala

Diego M. Ayala is currently serving as a Técnico de investigación y desarrollo at Pronaca since July 2022, focusing on the development of embutidos and raw meat products. Prior experience includes roles as Responsable del Centro de Distribución at LA HOLANDESA, overseeing distribution activities, and as a Projects and Quality Engineer at INGEND, leading projects across various industries, including milling and dairy. Diego has developed functional drink formulations during a thesis position at Imperial Bottling Company S.A. and has completed multiple internships at Pronaca, contributing to internal audits and data analysis. Diego holds a B.Sc in Agroindustrial Production and Food Engineering from Universidad de Las Américas and is pursuing an M.Sc in Process Improvement at Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.