Gustavo Samayoa

Gustavo supports MiCRO’s product innovation by designing parametric insurance solutions, developing rainfall and satellite‑based indices, and automating data workflows to streamline model validation and payout processes.

He applies expertise in climate hazard behaviour, geospatial analysis, and Python‑based modelling to build efficient, data‑driven products.

Before joining MiCRO, he worked in Guatemala’s National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) and at INSIVUMEH, strengthening national risk assessment protocols, meteorological services, and early warning systems.

Earlier in his career, he taught statistics, climatology, and data analysis at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, contributing to research on hydrological and hydraulic modelling.

Gustavo’s background spans meteorology, climate analytics, remote sensing, GIS, and data automation, with strong capabilities in simulation, risk modelling, and technical design for climate resilience.