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Specialized in Industry 4.0/5.0 Digital Transformation, Industrial Automation (Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, F&B), Robotics, Digital Twins, Process Simulation, IoT, Business Intelligence, AI, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Lean Six Sigma, Smart Manufacturing, and Electrical Systems.Proven track record managing full project lifecycles, project bids, contractors, suppliers, and implementing MES, PLM, CMMS, SCADA, DCS/PCS, and Vision systems for manufacturing.Led Fortune-500 corporations and OEMs digital transformation strategic projects, delivering a 30% efficiency boost through Industry 4.0 adoption.Implemented AI, ML, and AR/VR for Predictive Maintenance and Quality, reducing downtime by 25% and increasing OEE by 20%.Drove Cloud Computing adoption, optimizing Data Analytics, and cutting operational costs by 15%.Introduced Robotics and Digital Twins to enhance production processes, reducing defects by 18%.Orchestrated cross-functional teams in deploying Process Simulation models, reducing lead times by 22%.Established Lean Six Sigma culture, delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings annually.Managed Program Management for multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.Oversaw industrial infrastructure and electrical systems development, enhancing production capabilities and safety.Negotiated contracts with key vendors, suppliers and contractors, resulting in 15% cost savings.Developed and executed winning project bids, securing high-value contracts with major clients.Pioneered Manufacturing Execution Systems and IIoT sensors to optimize production workflows and tracking.Integrated ERP systems for seamless resource planning and management.Implemented Safety, Security, Quality and Technical Compliance programs.Leveraged SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes.Introduced Andon and Poka-Yoke systems to improve quality control and error prevention

Full lifecycle Projects, and Programs Leadership for for Automotive, Electronics and Manufacturing High-End Industries and Corporations. Planning, Design, Integration, Installation, Start-up, and Maintenance of Automation, Digital Transformation, Process Simulation, Digital Twins, MES, ERP, and CRM systems, Sustainability and Renewable Energies, LV & MV Electrical systems.

Design, Integration, Installation, Start-up, and Maintenance of Automation and MES systems for Assembly, Injection Molding, Press Machines, LV & MV Electrical Systems, Testing and Quality Control for Electronic Boards, Controllers, Appliances, Health monitors, Personal Grooming and Electric Oral Care products.

Manufacturing Center Decommission and Relocation. Production Automation and Facilities Machinery, Robotic Cells, LV & MV Electrical and Technical Services Infrastructure.

Plant Decommission and Upgrade. Production Automation and Facilities Machinery, Robotic Cells, LV & MV Electrical and Technical Services Infrastructure.

Assembly line process Automatic Machines, Functional and Quality Testing Automatic Machinery, Robotic Cells, Andon & MES Systems, Pick and Place automated machines, Kitting systems, Poka-Yokes, Automatic Torque-Driver machines; Flat-Top, Overhead, and Power & Free Conveyors.

Chassis, Body and Final Assembly Production lines Automatic Machines, Robotic Cells, Andon System, Power & Free, Overhead and Flat-Top Conveyors.

Full life-cycle Project for the Gillette NMC Manufacturing Execution System (MES). (270+ Machines, 37 Productive Operations Processes, 24 Facilities Processes, 17 Value Stream Cells, 60+ Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Assurance Stations (QA), Networks, IT Site, Electrical System).

Full Site Electric System Upgrade. New 18 MVA SF6 Gas Isolated Electrical Substations (3.6+ M USD Project Cost, Leadership of 50+ People). Full Electrical System Maintenance.

Blade Process Controls and Automation Machine Production lines and Value Streams. Presses, Laser Welders, Furnaces, Sharpers, Sputtering & Treatment machines, Facilities and Technical Services.

Assistant Professor of Microcontrollers Lab for Electronics, Mechatronics and Computer Science Bachelor's degree students at ITESM - Campus Ciudad de México

Postgraduate Diploma, Mechatronics (Robotics, Automation, And Control Systems)

Bachelor Of Engineering - Beng, Electronics Systems (Electrical And Electronics Engineering & Computer Science)