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- Development and optimization of hydrocarbon production systems based on real time production data analysis.- Research and development of flow assurance solutions for subsea facilities.- Thermal energy conversion from hydrocarbon well operation (wellheads and flares) on modular equipment principles.- Commercial strategy development for flow measurement and hydrate mitigation portfolio.- Customer relations management: Understand clients needs, evaluate requirement, assign resources and propose solutions.

Oil and Gas: - Optimization of production output based on plan execution capacity and economic goals of the client. - Presentation of results to clients: Analysis of results and proposal of action plans. Assembly and delivery of report. - Optimization of production facility design: subsea and on shore of oil and dry gas wells: Gulf of Mexico (OXY) North Sea (Wintershall), Mediterranean Sea (Chevron - Leviathan) Trinidad and Tobago (Woodside), EXXON (offshore Guyana) and Onshore US (BPX, Chevron) - Transient and Steady State modeling of multiphase flow in subsea facilities: Shut-in and restart operations, insulation thickness sensitivity, liquid buildup, chemical injection network design (OLGA, PIPESIM, Multiflash, PVTSim) - Modeling of hydrate formation effects on slurry viscosity and deposition on pipe walls. - Pipeline size and insulation selection. - Script development (Python, Matlab) for single and multi-phase flow modeling in pipelines.Geothermal:- Economic analysis of CAPEX to output ratio for optimization of completion processes- Design and optimization of geothermal energy processes: Location selection, simulation of power generation process and power requirement.Intelligent operations:- Script development for crunching, processing and analyzing large data sets (Python)- Automation of text file generation processes from regressions results (Python)- Applied artificial intelligence: Deep reinforcement learning (Microsoft Bonsai Project - inkling, Python) for optimization of mining processes- Modeling of ore separation processes for digital twin-based output optimization and operation planning (Python)

- Economic evaluation of perforation and completion processes, for optimization of CAPEX to Revenue ratio- Data analysis for Geothermal well drilling processes and location optimization for NREL (Hawaii, Nevada and Utah)- Wrangling, analysis and visualization of data using Python, Matlab and Spotfire.- Generation of a GIS (Geographic Information System) for visualization of results.

- Development and validation of Machine Learning algorithms for real time analysis of flares in hydrocarbon processing facilities (Python, Matlab), based on image segmentation and K-Means clustering.- Validation of regression models with field data.- Project management for research and development of new flaring equipment and processes for image detection and analysis

- Modeling of hydrate deposition in pipelines and data analysis of experimental and field data: Computer Fluid Dynamics and development of computer algorithms- Modeling of granular rheology effects in hydrate slurries using OpenFOAM and ANSYS CFD.- Computer algorithm development for prediction of hydrate deposition rate in gas- water and gas-water-oil systems in stratified flow patterns in sub sea networks.- Development and application of machine learning algorithms for analysis of images.

- Data analysis and processing of transient pipeline flow output in field and experimental conditions, using Matlab and Python.- Application and development of machine learning processes for image analysis algorithms based on K Means learning, for identification of bubbles and hydrate particles in pipelines and images of flares in flaring facilities using Matlab and Python.- Numerical modeling of hydrate formation in multiphase flow conditions in pipelines using Matlab, Python and OLGA.- Economic and technic evaluation of enhanced hydrocarbon recovery projects for the Ministry of Science of Colombia. - Design and Improvement of artificial lift systems of unconventional oil and gas wells. - Development of computer algorithms for modeling the operation of artificial lift systems using Matlab- Optimization of oil production networks using Pipesim.- Optimization of numerical models to predict size of hydrate particle sizes in pipelines using Matlab and Python.- CFD Multiphase Flow modeling of multiphase (solids/liquid/gas) mixtures in pipelines using OpenFOAM and ANSYS Fluent

- Pressure drop and agglomerate deposition modeling for hydrate formation in multiphase conditions.- Applied machine learning process for image analysis of hydrate particle formation in high pressure loops. Processes based on K-means clustering, image layering, segmentation and element identification for improvement of numerical regressions to predict transient hydrate particle size.- DeepStar consortium: Data analysis and modeling of hydrate formation in experimental loops of sub-sea risers in re-start conditions.- CFD Multiphase Flow: Solids in solid/liquid/gas mixtures. Research, development and application of granular rheology for fluidized grain beds in pipelines.

- Minored in Data Analysis in the Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Program of the School Economics and Business.Skilled in Python, SAS, Matlab and Spotfire.(1) Big data crunching and processing(2) Business Data Analysis(3) Market modeling-Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant - Reservoir Modeling and Production Mechanics:(1) Reservoir modeling and completion optimization (CMG).(2) Frac job design (Gohfer, Petrel).(3) Simulation of water and gas injection processes (CMG).(4) Type curve modeling and analysis (Matlab)(5) Nodal Analysis (Olga and Pipesim)- Specialized in Production optimization and Flow Assurance in unconventional wells: (1) Intermittent gas lift system design and modeling for horizontal wells: Experimental and simulation studies (OLGA) of a patent developed for the production of liquids from a gas well, based on intermittent gas lift operation.(2) Numerical modeling using Matlab and SAS of intermittent gas lift systems(3) Mitigation of liquid build problems in horizontal wells: Supervised and collaborated on the design of a new intermittent gas lift method to in cooperation with Chevron.

- Project management of equipment design and overhaul activities.- CAD modeling of parts and equipment for steam turbines in nuclear and coal plants.

- Data analysis and processing of experimental output from multiphase flow facilities.- Multiphase flow computer modeling through numerical and physical codes, using Matlab and OLGA.- Design and implementation of multiphase flow testing facilities.

- Production systems optimization and data analysis of well integrity.- Cased hole data analysis, of sonic and ultrasonic tools, for North America and the Gulf of Mexico Region.- Real time log monitoring (CBL, VDL, calipers) - Techlog/Python- Pipeline network and completion optimization - Pipesim/OLGA

Full time Research Assistant at TUALP (Tulsa University Artificial Lift Projects): Focused on Production and Flow Assurance. - Experimental study ESP’s operating in multiphase flow- 3D CFD modeling- Oil/water emulsion characterization

- Responsible for a 60 MM USD/year Net Revenue and a multidisciplinary team of over 10+ people.- Portfolio Strategy.- Project Management.- Market data analysis.- Business data analysis.- Financial Analysis

Manager of the Biscuits and Crackers Portfolio for Peru and Bolivia

Responsible for a 65 MM USD/year Net Revenue and a multidisciplinary team of 10+ members-Marketing data analysis-Business data analysis-New business development

Improved the profitability and delivered sustainable growth for the groceries and desserts portfolio by (1) redesigning the marketing strategy (2) expanding the portfolio offer and (3) achieving manufacturing autonomy:Desserts Portfolio:- New core portfolio strategy: Formula, Price, Communication- Premium value line extensions: Gelatin with fruit bites, Drinkable GelatinPhiladelphia Cream Cheese:- Development of the alternative sales channel through the establishment of a costumer-by-costumer custom made plan of branding and direct POS support. - POS-consumer BTL activities: +"Make your own roll - Sushito", + Branded Gourmet Restaurant Guides- New Flavor Line ExtensionsInstallment of a local manufacturing process for Mac&Cheese

- Completed a pipeline of new flavors for the brand Clight, after a joint work with R&D and the Consumer research Team. - Launched two new flavors for the brand behind a portfolio optimization strategy, delivering incremental sales for the brand's base line while supporting on magazines and billboards.- Completed a qualitative assessment with consumers for the development of new powdered beverages platforms.

- New product developments- Marketing data analysis

-Design and execution of the marketing plan for the Tier III brands in CACM (Central America region) and Maestro Limpio in Mexico.-Coordination of the Startup of the sourcing for CACM - Joint work with Industrias El Gallo in Guatemala

-CFD simulation of Single-Staged Turbines and Centrifugal Pumps working with Two-Phase flow

FEM analysis of Tanks Under Internal Pressure