Biography of Luis Atalaya
Luis Alberto Cacha Atalaya
A retired Peruvian Air Force officer and Special Operations expert with 32 years of service. A specialist in search, rescue, and risk management, he has served in the VRAEM (Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers) and on UN peacekeeping missions. He currently leads social impact projects in security and the environment through the SOSIRC Corporation and the NGO Kawanki Perú. He is a strategic consultant with extensive international training in public management and comprehensive security.
Luis Atalaya's Curriculum Vitae
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Details:
- Born in Huaraz-Ancash on January 13, 1972
- Based in Lima, Peru (Available for consultancy and high-impact projects)
- Retired Non-Commissioned Officer of the Peruvian Air Force (32 years of uninterrupted service)
- Qualified in Special Operations (Commando) and Safety Supervisor Officer
- International Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety (ESNECA-Spain)
- Public Management: Specialist in Multi-year Investment Programming (Invierte.pe) and Results-Based Budgeting.
- Languages: Spanish (Native) with high proficiency in technical and legal writing.
- Instructor and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Inspector for Petzl.
- Disaster Risk Management Specialist certified by INDECI, CENEPRED, and CNEAPRED (Mexico).
- Survival Instructor (Mountain, Jungle, Sea, and Desert) and Human Rights Instructor (ICRC).
- International Certifications: UN-INSARAG (Urban Search and Rescue) and OPCW (Chemical Weapons).
- International Missions: Deployed with UN Task Force 25 in Cyprus and cross-border search and rescue operations (TRI-PARTITE).
- Defense and Security: Military operations in VRAEM zones and SAR-NVG crew member (Search and Rescue with Night Vision Goggles).
- Sustainable Development: Driver of social inclusion and environmental management projects through the NGO KAWANKI PERU.
- Infrastructure and Energy: Mentor in USAR team accreditation and technical advisor for forest fire suppression systems (Guardian).
- Expert in strategic planning and preparation of technical files for the public and private sectors.
- Investment process manager under Works for Taxes (OxI), PPP (Public-Private Partnerships), and IPC modalities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2023 - Present High-Impact Project Manager through Corporación SOSIRC and the NGO KAWANKI PERU. Strategic consultancy in Disaster Risk Management, Public Safety, and Climate Change for the public and private sectors.
- 1990 - 2022 Peruvian Air Force (FAP): 32 years of uninterrupted service. Served in roles such as Professor at ESOFAP (Air Force NCO School), Special Operations (Commando) School Instructor, Armed Forces Search and Rescue Brigade Instructor, and Human Rights (IHL) Instructor.
- 2022 - 2026 (Recent Projects) Mentor and Technical Specialist: Accreditation of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams under INSARAG standards and preparation of technical files for the forest fire suppression system (Guardian).
- 1993 - 2022 Joint Command of the Armed Forces (CCFFAA): Disaster Risk Management Lead, Inspection Secretary for border mining operations, and Assistant for Weapons, Ammunition, and Explosives.
- Deployment Period UN Peacekeeping Mission - CYPRUS: Member of Task Force 25 as a Blue Helmet (Decorated as a Peacekeeper).
- 1990 - 1993 Professional Military Training: FAP Non-Commissioned Officer School (ESOFAP), graduating with a specialization in Military Defense and Security, and qualified in Special Operations (Commando).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
Luis Alberto Atalaya Cacha completed his professional and specialized technical training in:
- Professional Military Training: FAP Non-Commissioned Officer School (ESOFAP). Specialization in Military Defense and Security (1990 – 1993).
- Security and Special Operations Officer: Qualified Commando, Military Technical Instructor, and Search and Rescue Specialist (SAR-NVG).
- Postgraduate and Public Management: International Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety (ESNECA-Spain) and Diploma in Public Management (USIL).
- Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Certified Technician by CENAPRED (Mexico), INDECI, and CENEPRED. Specialist in natural risk assessment and climate change.
- Rescue and Emergency Response: Search and Rescue Instructor Training (France), Incident Command System (ICS-100), and Mountain Crisis Management.
- Human Rights and Peacekeeping Missions: Certified in International Humanitarian Law (ICRC) and training with Task Force 25 at CAECOPAZ (Argentina) for the UN.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Specialization: Instructor and specialized Inspector for vertical and urban rescue equipment for the Petzl brand.
- Strategic Planning and Projects: Project Management (PMP) certification and specialist in Multi-year Investment Programming (Invierte.pe).
ABOUT HIS WORK
Strategic and Operational Experience in Europe, North America, and South America
Luis Alberto Atalaya Cacha has established a solid career as an expert in special operations and risk management, gaining valuable technical experience through international missions and global training centers:
- Europe (Cyprus and Spain): Operational deployment as a Blue Helmet in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus (Task Force 25) and postgraduate academic training in Occupational Health and Safety with ESNECA (Spain).
- North America (USA and Mexico): Specialization in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law before the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB-USA) and technical certification in Integrated Risk Management by CENAPRED (Mexico).
- South America (Southern Cone and Andean Region): Advanced training in disaster response with CAECOPAZ (Argentina), forest fire management (OBA-Argentina), and exchange of expertise in forest management in Ecuador.
- Peru (National Scope): Extensive experience in critical zones such as the VRAEM, joint operations on high-mountain peaks (Coropuna, Misti), and technical leadership in public investment and rescue projects (SAR-NVG) in Lima, Piura, Ica, and Iquitos.
