Responsible for managing projects with high requirements of collaboration and coordination, like packaging light weighting developments involving multiple Amcor sites and customer locations with large business impact in terms of billions of units sold.Actively involved in the development efforts of sustainable packaging, by using post-consumer recycled material (PCR), with high impact in the achievement of sustainability targets for both Amcor and its largest customer (PepsiCo).Established key relationships of high value to Amcor, from plant personnel and R&D engineers, to program managers and senior brand leadership while working on projects for PepsiCo.Leading cross functional efforts to improve the way the Development Engineers, the Prototyping Plant and the Analytical Laboratory work together to launch new products, by bringing new strategies and work approaches from Lean Product Development philosophy. Active role as Sr Engineer II by great exposure in the R&D review meetings, presenting results, explaining the strategies to navigate through the challenges, and translating the advice of senior leaders into actionable project items.

Responsible of key projects providing more than $1.6 MM in recovery of expenses during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Recognized as an expert in CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks) and CF (Cold Fill) technologies, while also very successful in completing core HF (Hot Fill) projects for important brands like Lipton.Developed the interaction with key account managers in several ways: preparing surprise & delights presentations, traveling with them to meet customers in relationship-building meetings, and bringing technical expertise to the table to persuade decisions that benefit Amcor.Technical leader for the development and implementation of new technologies in the refillable PET business segment, enabling cost savings estimated at 25% for a large customer in Colombia and Mexico.Performed a strategic role in directing the development work of Plants, Quality Assurance people, Program Managers and Commercial groups, for multiple countries in South America (Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina). Demonstrated good skills working for many years with very diverse stakeholders, both from cross functional, and cultural perspectives. Performed facilitation roles, by not only reporting to, but also by directing the work of other individuals and groups, influencing the most positive outcome that fulfils best the organizational goals.

Key contributor in acting as the liaison between Latin American customers, the local Amcor Colombia operation and the R&D Manchester teams. I had the opportunity to learn and practice negotiation skills, making the necessary tradeoffs between priorities, timing, cost and quality.Leadership for continuous improvement between regions by coaching the local teams in Colombia, closing knowledge gaps, preventing mistakes from happening, avoiding unnecessary iterations and mentoring process engineers and quality technicians in technical expertise.

Participated in the installation and start-up of the Amcor Cali plant in Colombia, transitioning to be the Plant Manager of the new facility.Supervising 15 workers, among packaging, operators and maintenance crew.Responsible for scheduling their work and completing their performance reviews.

Responsible for the implementation of maintenance procedures in 5 hydroelectric power plants of the Company