Summary
Laura Manrique-sánchez is an Engagement Manager at McKinsey with a PhD in Engineering and four years of experience blending technical depth and client-facing delivery in digital and consulting roles. She began in academia and R&D— including a Fulbright-backed PhD research stint in the U.S.—and transitioned to product-focused roles at Mastercard and McKinsey where she now leads high-impact, technically complex projects. A mechanical and civil engineering-trained problem-solver, she’s known for clear communication, collaborative leadership, and a habit of applying rigorous research methods to unconventional industry challenges. Based in Bogotá, she combines hands-on engineering instincts with strategic consulting to drive practical, societally relevant solutions.
4 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachillerato, Programa de Excelencia en Bachillerato, Bachillerato, Programa de Excelencia en Bachillerato at Gimnasio Colombo Británico
Doctorado, ENGINEERING, Doctorado, ENGINEERING at Universidad de los Andes - Colombia
Universidad de los Andes
English, Spanish