Julio is an expert in the medical devices industry who believes that Latin America has immense potential as a destination for clinical research. He is the CEO of bioaccess™, the leading contract research organization (CRO) that helps Medtech companies conduct cost-effective and efficient clinical trials in Latin America. Additionally, he serves as the board chairman of AVANZAR, the Association for the Advancement of Clinical Research in Colombia. 

Julio shares his insights on the Med Device Online publication and hosts the LATAM Medtech Leaders podcast, where he interviews Medtech leaders who have successfully operated in Latin America. He has a wealth of experience in various fields, including serving as an advisor to the CEO of Amavita Heart and Vascular Health™, the largest cardiovascular practice in South Florida, and as an advisor to government agencies in Colombia looking to position the country as a clinical trial destination, a mentor to startups at Macondo Labs, a top incubator in Colombia, a technology consultant for Johns Hopkins Hospital, co-founding and presiding over a successful real estate investment firm, and launching startup ventures in the telecommunications and computer industries. Additionally, he has held technical and business positions at global telecom and networking companies such as Lucent and Nortel.

Julio has a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Saint Thomas University in Bogota, Colombia, and a Master's degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Western New England University in Springfield, MA. He presently resides in Miami, FL.