Andres Filella, P.Eng., Cem
About Andres Filella, P.Eng., Cem
Andres Filella, P.Eng., Cem, serves as the Director of Environment and Climate Change at the Métis Nation of Alberta, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses extensive experience in environmental risk management and corporate sustainability, with a background in chemical engineering and nanotechnology.
Work at Métis Nation of Alberta
Andres Filella currently serves as the Director of Environment and Climate Change at Métis Nation of Alberta, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Acting Director of Environment and Climate Change from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing environmental initiatives and climate change strategies within the organization. Additionally, he worked as the Manager of Climate Leadership from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on climate-related projects and policies. Filella has also served as a Climate Change Consultant for a brief period in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Andres Filella holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He also studied Nanotechnology at Technical University Munich as part of the Finding Nano Program in 2009. His educational background includes an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Colegio Americano de Guayaquil, obtained between 2003 and 2006. Filella has expertise in corporate sustainability, energy efficiency projects, and environmental risk management, with over eight years of experience in these areas.
Background
Andres Filella has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Laboratory Assistant at Technische Universität Berlin in 2010, where he gained international experience. From 2008 to 2011, he was a Chemistry Writer at Castle Rock Research Corporation in Edmonton. He also held positions at National Oilwell Varco, including Environmental Specialist and Next Generation Employee, contributing to global health, safety, and environmental initiatives from 2012 to 2016.
Achievements
Andres Filella has achieved professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) and is a Certified Energy Manager (Cem). His involvement in renewable energy projects highlights his commitment to sustainable practices. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various environmental initiatives and has a proven track record in managing climate change strategies and corporate sustainability efforts.