Andres Garcia Parker

Andres Garcia Parker has a comprehensive work experience spanning several industries. Andres currently holds the role of Contract and Procurement Lead at Space Forge, where they manage contract management and purchases for space projects and company-wide assets. Previously, they worked at Valdatech as a Power Plant Engineer. Prior to that, they were a Gamification Expert at Greyhawk Gamification. At LettUs Grow, they served as the Farm Delivery Manager from October 2019 to December 2020. Andres co-founded their own company, El Zeppelin Ecologico S.L., in 2011 and held the position of Co-CEO. Andres was responsible for various aspects of the company, including human resources, accounting, purchasing, customer satisfaction, and store management.

Before starting their own venture, Andres worked at GE Power as a Turn Over Package Manager, overseeing the transfer of CC systems between construction and commissioning. Andres also held the role of Supplier Quality Control at Altouki Holding, where they reported directly to the Procurement Manager and ensured compliance with ASME and DIN standards for power block equipment. Andres organized a 3D Printer Workshop during their time at Ayuntamiento de Soto del Real in 2014. At Grupo Cobra, they served as both a Site Quality Engineer and a Supplier Quality Engineer, responsible for QA/QC of site activities, project supplies, services, and equipment for a combined cycle power plant in Germany.

During their tenure at Iberdrola Engineering and Construction, Andres worked as a Turn Over Package Manager, reporting directly to the Site Manager. Andres also held the position of Mechanical Supervisor, responsible for the construction of various mechanical components for steam turbines, generators, condensers, gas turbines, tanks, BOP piping, and steel structures.

Andres's work experience showcases a diverse skill set in contract management, procurement, power plant engineering, gamification, farm management, quality control, and project management.

Andres Garcia Parker has a diverse education history spanning several fields. Andres obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Manchester between 1994 and 1997. Prior to that, they attended King's College, Soto de Viñuelas, from 1982 to 1994, where they completed an unspecified degree program. In 2004, they focused on energy-related studies, earning a degree in Energy Saving and Renewable Energies from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Additionally, during the same year, they gained expertise as a Photovoltaic & Wind Turbine Installation Technician from the same institution. In 2005, they acquired skills in Wind Farm Park Design and Planning at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Finally, in 2017-2018, Andres attended IEBS, pursuing a Master's degree in Gamification and Transmedia Narrative.