César is a leader with a strong background in systems engineering and organizational management. He founded Consortia with a mission to drive collaboration and develop critical projects that are pivotal for improving academic and research fields in higher education in Latin America. With a track record of success, César has made significant contributions to the academic, software, and information sectors. Prior to leading Consortia, César served as an educator for a decade at EAN University, imparting his knowledge to both undergraduate and graduate students. He contributed at DigitalWare, a renowned Colombian software house, and later held the position of Head of the Information Division at ASCOFAME the Colombian Association of Medical Schools, where he laid the foundation for his consortium vision. His positive career in the information sector further solidified his expertise. César spent eight years at WoltersKluwer-Ovid, where he excelled as the Sales Manager for Latin America, consistently exceeding set objectives. His dedication and impact were recognized throughout his role. Subsequently, he took on a pivotal role with Publiciencia, a distributor of various publishers in Colombia, where he continued consolidating his relation with customers in Latin America. César’s exceptional track record and unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration and driving forward key national and international projects but also his leadership and diverse experiences uniquely position him to contribute to the ORCID success and further its mission.