She has been familiar with the oil and gas industry since she was a child. She was born in Barrancabermeja, known as the
When she began her university studies in petroleum engineering, she was one of just six women students in the department. By the second semester, she was one of two. By the fourth, she was the only one who remained. 'Competition was tough,' says Barragan of her time at school.'
However, says Barragan, women from her part of the world are known for having character. As she describes it, 'We are also brave and strong, resisting difficulties. We are women who face challenges and like to work hard for our dreams.' That strength and tenacity served her during her university years as well as in her working life.
After graduating as a petroleum engineer, she began her career in various energy service companies and then joined
'It was the best decision. In these years, I've developed a technical career of which I'm proud,' says Barragan. Now she manages the technical team in
When she started in technical sales, she was the only petroleum engineer in the area, and the youngest among the group. However, she realized the strength they had in diversity as a team. With that in mind, she grew her team to have a spectrum of talents and experiences. 'Generational and gender diversity is always important and should always occur on our teams,' says Barragan. 'It's a mix that makes the company work better. I feel comfortable in diverse teams; there is no hierarchy of one group over another, but a complimentary relationship that makes work more efficient.'
With a diverse team, everyone is able to learn from everyone else, notes Barragan, no matter their age. 'The new generations have a clear notion that life is not only about work. I've witnessed how an excess of work can affect both your physical and mental health. They manage this much better. In that aspect, they give us daily lessons.'
The growth and learning in the team reflect the growth and learning of
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