Valentina Canelon

Valentina Canelon is an accomplished engineering professional currently serving as the Engineering Design Manager at Yarra Trams since July 2019, following roles as Project Engineer in Engineering Asset Management and Post-Graduate Intern. Prior experience includes working as a Startup Scout for Startupbootcamp, where responsibilities involved cultivating relationships with Smart Energy and FinTech startups globally and managing a startup database. Earlier, Valentina interned in Production Planning at Sanford Brands Venezuela, focusing on production standards and quality assurance, and worked as a researcher at Makro Venezuela, implementing occupational safety strategies. Valentina holds a Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) and a Master of Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Swinburne University of Technology, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Production Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica del Centro. Achievements include earning High Distinction in the thesis presentation for the Industrial Production Engineer qualification.