David Bustamante Email & Phone Number

Tuluá, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

I am an experienced leader in scientific research, specializing in aerospace sciences, artificial intelligence, and resource management. I have successfully led research groups, mentoring students across all academic levels, and co-authored theses in emerging fields. Currently, I am spearheading a nationally recognized project in Colombia focused on the application of AI and aerospace technologies for managing water resources and biodiversity in the Pacific region.I have participated in multiple national and international research initiatives, including collaborations with NASA on rocket launches, and projects with companies like INCIVA, Octupus Force, and Ecopetrol. My work emphasizes innovation and sustainable development.Projects and Activities:Programming Workshops: Teach introductory programming using Python, Java, and C++, with a focus on practical engineering applications.Robotics Projects: Guide students in designing, building, and programming robots with Arduino or Raspberry Pi.Electronics Labs: Facilitate hands-on sessions for learning circuit assembly and electronics application.Design Challenges: Lead real-world problem-solving using 3D modeling, printing, and rapid prototyping.Renewable Energy: Mentor projects on solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage.Virtual and Augmented Reality: Introduce VR and AR development using Unity or Unreal Engine.Engineering Competitions: Prepare students for hackathons, design contests, and programming challenges.Seminars and Conferences: Organize STEAM-focused events with expert speakers.Skills:Team LeadershipTechnological InnovationScientific Project Management

Tuluá, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

2020 APPLICATION FOR SPACEFLIGHT- CUBES IN SPACE. -2020.Extreme low temperature effects on a microbot with an Atmega microcontroller.2024 NASA'S LUNAR LOO CHALLENGE – HERO X. -2020.We have designed our prototype and we have named Tech Lunar Toilet. This loo mixture the technology with the comfort to guarantee an excellent experience at the time to make the physiological needs. We hope that this toilet can become a useful tool for astronauts who will travel to the moon in 2024.STEAM ROBOTICS EDUCATION -2019.- Implementation of training plans for children in formative stage from 8 years old based on STEAM robotics.INTERNET OF THINGS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-2020.- Projects applied on the Internet of things with Alexa and projects with artificial intelligence developed for international robotics competitions.CUBES IN SPACE- MICROBOT -2020.- 3D design, 3D printing, mechanical and electronic development and programming of a microbot that will be used to perform tests in the stratosphere with students between 11 and 18 years old in order to take them to a nearby space environment in a zero-pressure science balloon with NASA in the Cubes in Space project.NASA'S LUNAR LOO CHALLENGE- HEROX -2020.- We designed and programmed with children between 14 and 17 years old a prototype of a toilet with the technology and comfort to guarantee an excellent experience when making the physiological needs of the astronauts who will travel to the moon in the year 2024 in lunar gravity or microgravity.

La Paila- Colombina

Development of electrical and mechanical projects at the Colombina La paila plant.ADAPTATION OF THE SOFT CANDY AND MARSHMALLOW LINE-2019.- Design and adaptation in soft candy and marshmallow lines for the optimization and maximization of production.COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC SYSTEMS IN CHOCOLATE AND CANDY PRODUCTION LINES-2019.- Implementation and adaptation of collaborative robotic systems in chocolate and candy production lines in the process of packaging and product selection.HIGH SPEED PACKING MACHINE XTS-2018.- Development of packing machine for rubber XTS with Beckhoff system with image, Artificial Intelligence and high speed and precision actuators.AUTOMATIC NUCITA FAT TANK -2018.- Implementation of automatic filling of vegetable fat tanks to feed the chocolate plant with Beckhoff PLC according to demand and production.

La Paila

Execution of mechanical and electrical projects according to the needs of the engineering projects area, Design, bidding and supervision of machinery assembly in production lines.COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC SYSTEMS IN CHOCOLATE AND CANDY PRODUCTION LINES-2019.- Implementation and adaptation of collaborative robotic systems in chocolate and candy production lines in the process of packaging and product selection.HIGH SPEED PACKING MACHINE XTS-2018.- Development of packing machine for rubber XTS with Beckhoff system with image, Artificial Intelligence and high speed and precision actuators.AUTOMATIC NUCITA FAT TANK -2018.- Implementation of automatic filling of vegetable fat tanks to feed the chocolate plant with Beckhoff PLC according to demand and production.

Cali

Headquarter Cali, commercial management of Valle del Cauca, Acquisition of new customers, Development of automation processes, robotics and packaging machinery in the food industry, sugar, paper and mass production, management of administrative and technical staff in the area, Management, assembly and delivery of projects in Unilever Foods and HPC, Development of maintenance and operation manuals, technical and operational training to client companies in the sector.

Nestle- Bugalagrande

Plan and control electrical work, Promote occupational safety in all facilities, Identify risks, evaluate them and mitigate them when it is not possible to prevent them, Achieve the quality standards required by the Nestle plant, Control the progress of the project in relation to the planning, Control costs according to the limits established by the budget, Manage change, Resolve issues related to the client, Quote, Develop and monitor electrical and electronic projects of the Nestle Bugalagrande plant.

Colombina La Paila

Functions: Analysis, design, bidding, implementation, execution, coordination and supervision of mechanical, electrical and automation projects in the Colombina La Paila plant, installation of tanks, stainless steel piping according to food handling regulations, control of contractors and plant personnel, development of parts for productive machines, programming of activities in assigned projects, project documentation according to PMI standards, development, assembly and implementation of robotic systems in plant, CAPEX assigned of 1,950 Million Learning: Project management, work group organization, Project Bidding, Leading work with internal staff and contractors, organization of time and space according to assigned activities, efficiency analysis in production lines, PMI, production line improvement, Wrike program management, SAP, Tia Portal V. 13,TwinCat, UR5 and Epson Robot Programming.

Presidente, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Generation and Assignment of programs of preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment, in general of the plant of treatment of Leachate, Handling of Technical and Operative Personnel, development of budgets in KAPEX 22. 000 and OPEX 530 Million per year, design and development of methodologies for the operation of the plant according to the characteristics of the water to be treated, analysis of the behavior of the filtration system from the physical-chemical level to comply with European standards in the permeate and products generated from the plant, training of educational, governmental and institutional entities on the levels of filtration generated in the plant, development of Management reports, process reports, ICA reports, CVC reports, budget reports, Kapex and Opex reports

Wet Wipes-Papeles Del Cauca- Simout

Knowledge of packaging machines and converters of WET-WIPES products, such as Tecnoweb, FUJI, PFM, Bagger Optima, COMFLEX, ABB Robots, Fanuc Robots, Focket Packing Machines, leader in the implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs for electrical and electronic equipment, improvement of production lines through process automation, Interpretation of electrical and pneumatic plans, handling of integral SAP, automation and programming by means of PLC's Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Siemens, scada and HMI, advanced knowledge in programming, training, mastering, electrical and electronic maintenance to ABB and Fanuc robots.Learning: Group Leader, Teamwork, work with contractors, organization of time and space according to the activities of preventive and corrective maintenance, creativity, knowledge of VideoJets, Nordson equipment, Control, maintenance of ABB and Fanuc robots, scada and HMI, SAP and Lean Manufacturing tools, maximum utilization of tools and spaces, improvement of automatic lines and development in service availability.

Acueducto- Planta Rio Cali

Leader in the Department of preventive and corrective maintenance of instruments used in the measurement and control of flow, level, pressure, temperature and other variables of manufacturing and processing, Inspections and tests of the operation of instruments and systems for diagnosing electrical and electronic failures using testing devices, Installation of new control instruments in the equipment of drinking water treatment plant, Programming in PLC Allen Bradley, Siemens and Schneider electric, scada and HMI ranges.Learning: Teamwork, organization of time and space according to the activities of preventive and corrective maintenance, creativity, skills in the electrical and electronic areas, pro-activity, recursion, and development of service availability.Aprendizaje: Trabajar en equipo, organización de tiempos y espacios según las actividades de mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo, creatividad, destrezas en las áreas eléctricas y electrónicas, pro-actividad, recursividad, y desarrollo de disponibilidad al servicio.

Cali, Colombia

Supervise, inspect and organize reports of the work of contractors, coordination of personnel and support for program improvement according to the specific requirements of the company, general support in auxiliary engineering work, quotation of MCC electrical panels, medium and low voltage panels, civil works, interpretation of electrical plans, purchase and storage of electrical supplies, adaptation of inventory and generation of warehouse reports for accounting activities.

Ingeniero Mecatronico, Ingeniería Electrónica, Robótica Y Mecatrónica

Activities and Societies: Student Leadership Seminars and Leadership Seminars PALM OIL TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATION -2014. - Undergraduate.

Diplomado En Docencia Universitaria Y Pei, Pedagogia Universitaria, Completé Con Éxito El Diplomado, Fortaleciendo Mis Competencias Pedagogia

Activities and Societies: Talleres de Reflexión Pedagógica: Espacios para que los docentes analicen y discutan cómo aplicar los principios.

Diplomado En Inteligencia Artificial, Artificial Intelligence, Completé Con Éxito El Diplomado, Fortaleciendo Mis Competencias En Ia Ética

Activities and Societies: Durante el Diplomado en IA y Ética Empresarial, participé en análisis de casos reales, enfocándome en las.

Tecnologo En Automatizacion Industrial, Tecnologia En Automatizacion Industrial, 5.0

Activities and Societies: group leader TAI3 Industrial Automation Technology 3 group, with the Student Leadership Industrial Automation.