Carlos was born in Quito, Ecuador. When he was four years old he moved with his family to Caracas, Venezuela, where he grew up. The wonders of this beautiful tropical country had a profound influence on his later passion for nature. Carlos returned to Quito to study biology and specialised in the fauna of Ecuador. His field of study was Zoology with particular emphasis on vertebrates. He has what is often deemed a very peculiar favourite: bats. He has become a specialist in this unusual field.

Carlos has taken part in various scientific projects and expeditions with the Biological Sciences Department of Quito’s Polytechnic University. He has published several scientific papers, including one about the bats of Galápagos and one about the vampire bat on mainland Ecuador.

During his free time, Carlos works on various scientific projects in ecology, genetics and distribution of various vertebrate species. Carlos's hobbies include drawing; he has illustrated various scientific papers, including the 'Park Warden Manual', used in all the National Parks in Ecuador since 1991. He also studied languages at college, and is fluent in Spanish, English and German. He speaks some French.

His interest in conservation biology inspired him to become a naturalist. Carlos worked for five years in the National Parks of the Ecuadorian rainforest, and since 1997 has been working as a naturalist in the Galápagos Archipelago. Carlos has a doctorate in Biology and a Masters in Ecotourism. He designed a new career for the largest University in Ecuador, the Central University. The new career is a Masters in Environmental Management and Administration of Natural Protected Areas and will help produce qualified professionals who are prepared to lead the conservation efforts of this beautiful and diverse country.