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CLAUDIA JULIANA FERRO RODRÍGUEZ

CLAUDIA JULIANA FERRO RODRÍGUEZ

Ottawa

Summary

Highly accomplished legal leader with over 10 years of experience in government contracting, risk mitigation, and legal representation. Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal matters, leading high-performing teams, and providing strategic guidance to achieve organizational objectives. Recognized expertise in infrastructure development, contract negotiation, and administrative sanctions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Director at INVIAS

National Road Institute
08.2023 - 04.2024

Led a team of 350+ legal and engineering professionals overseeing the legal framework for a large public entity. This involved:

Managing high-stakes projects: Ensured efficient and compliant execution of legal matters impacting the organization's interests.

Developing and implementing legal guidelines: Established clear and effective legal frameworks to govern the entire organization.

Risk mitigation and oversight: Led the legal monitoring of contracts and implemented contractual remedies to minimize risks.

Dispute resolution: Provided legal representation in judicial, administrative, and extrajudicial settings to defend the organization's interests.

Advisor on the Imposition of Sanctions at IDU

Institute Of Urban Development
07.2022 - 08.2023

Oversaw administrative processes related to contractual compliance. This involved:

Managing compliance enforcement: Led the initiation, processing, and finalization of administrative sanctions for contractual non-compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and mitigating risks within the road sector.

Decision-making authority: Held the authority to sign final administrative sanctioning acts, demonstrating the ability to make sound judgments on compliance issues impacting road safety and performance.

Regulatory framework application: Ensured that administrative sanctions were imposed in accordance with relevant regulations, demonstrating a strong understanding of the importance of a robust regulatory framework for safety and performance in the road industry.

Director`s Advisor at INVÍAS

National Road Institute
01.2021 - 07.2022

Led the enforcement of contractual compliance in the

Managing administrative sanctions for non-compliance: Oversaw the initiation, processing, and finalization of administrative sanctions for contractual breaches, ensuring adherence to regulations and mitigating risks within the sector.

Decision-making authority: Held the final authority on imposing sanctions through signing final administrative sanctioning acts. This demonstrates strong judgment regarding compliance issues impacting project safety and performance.

Regulatory framework application: Ensured that administrative sanctions were imposed in accordance with relevant regulations, demonstrating a solid understanding of the importance of a robust regulatory framework for safety and performance within the industry.

Project Manager

National Infrastructure Agency
10.2018 - 01.2021

Led and managed the enforcement of contractual compliance processes as a project manager in the Infrastructure sector. This involved:

Project planning and execution: Oversaw the complete lifecycle of administrative sanctioning processes, from initiation to finalization, ensuring adherence to deadlines and objectives.

Stakeholder management: Coordinated effectively with various internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, contracting parties, and regulatory bodies, to ensure smooth project execution.

Risk mitigation and decision-making: Identified and addressed potential risks throughout the process, making sound decisions based on regulations to enforce compliance and minimize risks within the sector.

Project documentation and reporting: Maintained comprehensive documentation of the sanctioning processes and delivered reports outlining findings and decisions to relevant parties.

Additionally, I led the Legal Vice-Presidency, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.


Advisor to the Contracting Group

National Infrastructure Agency
09.2014 - 10.2018

Managed complex state contracting projects as a legal expert. This involved:

Contract lifecycle management: Oversaw all stages of state contracting processes, including concessions, from initiation (developing formats and procedures) to completion (contract liquidation or successful awarding).

Regulatory compliance: Ensured adherence to legal frameworks throughout the contracting process, mitigating risks and ensuring procedural fairness.

Stakeholder coordination: Effectively coordinated with technical, financial, and legal teams to streamline selection processes (e.g., 4G concessions) and manage interested parties.

Dispute resolution: Addressed breach of contract issues and responded to observations, ensuring smooth project execution and successful contract execution.

Education

Diploma - Regulatory Affairs On Sciences

Algonquin College
Ottawa
02.2025

Mindfullness

Roberto Cuellar
Bogotá D.C.
11.2020

Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogotá D.C.
03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement Administration

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogotá
09.2007

Skills

  • Legal sciences
  • Knowledge of civil engineering basics
  • Contract follow-up
  • Implementation of viable alternatives for project execution
  • Technical tools: Microsoft Office
  • Soft skills: Teamwork
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Proactive
  • Highly Responsible
  • Reliable
  • Goal/Metric Driven
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Research abilities
  • Data Interpretation
  • Compliance requirements
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Proficient
C2

Personal Information

Claudia Juliana Ferro Rodriguez

Ottawa, Canadá

416-838-5376

julitaliano@hotmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family and exploring different cultures. This fosters a love of learning and allows me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. I also find that activities like swimming and walking help me manage stress and maintain focus, which is important in any demanding role.

Timeline

Legal Director at INVIAS

National Road Institute
08.2023 - 04.2024

Advisor on the Imposition of Sanctions at IDU

Institute Of Urban Development
07.2022 - 08.2023

Director`s Advisor at INVÍAS

National Road Institute
01.2021 - 07.2022

Project Manager

National Infrastructure Agency
10.2018 - 01.2021

Advisor to the Contracting Group

National Infrastructure Agency
09.2014 - 10.2018

Diploma - Regulatory Affairs On Sciences

Algonquin College

Mindfullness

Roberto Cuellar

Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Universidad Externado De Colombia

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement Administration

Universidad Externado De Colombia
CLAUDIA JULIANA FERRO RODRÍGUEZ