Ana Karen Leon Miranda

Ana Karen León Miranda is a Mexican entrepreneur with an academic background and a professional career in engineering and technology. She is the founder and CEO of LeonTalents FlexCo, a startup that connects the best IT professionals from Latin America with companies in Austria and Germany, promoting diversity and international talent. Her approach not only includes job placement but also comprehensive support in cultural integration and language learning. She is currently working on the development of a digital solution powered by artificial intelligence to optimize international recruitment.

Academic Background

Ana Karen holds a Master of Science in Engineering (MSc.) in Spatial Information Management from the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (FH Kärnten) in Austria and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico. Additionally, she has technical training in programming from the CECYT 9 Juan de Dios Bátiz Paredes (IPN).

Professional Experience

She has diverse experience in engineering and technology projects:

• Photogrammetry and Geoinformation Engineer at Palfinger Structural Inspections GmbH (Austria): Led photogrammetry projects for detecting structural damage in concrete constructions using artificial intelligence and 3D modeling.

• Data Analyst at Copter Log Services GmbH (Austria): Developed photogrammetry and geospatial data analysis projects with LIDAR technology.

• Environmental Consultant at KPMG Mexico: Implemented sustainability reports based on the Global Reporting Initiative methodology.

• Project Manager at ECODENA Mexico: Led the design and implementation of water treatment systems for communities ranging from 5 to 4,000 inhabitants.

• Project Collaborator at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Guatemala: Developed a profitability monitoring system and created a virtual information platform for coastal areas of the Mesoamerican Reef, as part of the Energy and Environment Programme.

Entrepreneurship and Community

Ana Karen is an active member of the Global MX Network - Austria Chapter, a government initiative from Mexico aimed at connecting highly skilled Mexican professionals abroad. Through this network, she actively participates in initiatives that foster inclusion and professional growth in Europe. She shares her experience at international events, such as Deutsch Fest, and provides guidance to talents seeking job opportunities in Austria and Germany.

Beyond Work

Aside from her professional career, Ana Karen is a contemporary dancer and content creator.