♣ Provided expert advice and innovative strategic direction and oversight on all aspects of human capital management. ♣ Served as liaison with other agencies on human resources matters and issues that relate to human capital.♣ Advised the Secretary on new programs, strategies and regulations that impact the recruitment, motivation, development, and retention of employees.♣ Collaborated closely with the Office of Management and Budget in determining the Department’s direction in policies, laws and regulations impacting human resources programs.♣ Guided and direct a group of 31 HR and Labor Relations professionals. ♣ Directed the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

♣ Advised and counseled the Secretary and the Under Secretary on legal issues and risks, business strategies, intellectual property (IP), technology transfer in technology, and other issues related to information technology transactions.♣ Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws, policies and regulations regarding IP, data security and privacy matters.♣ Drafted and negotiated information technology contracts, including technology development agreements, technical services agreements, professional services agreements, software licenses, non-disclosure agreements and other miscellaneous technology agreements and provided expert advice on ownership issues.

♣ Responsible for establishing and managing this recently established office.♣ Built and supported the university’s research commercialization strategic direction.♣ Rendered legal advice on protection of IP rights in inventions, and in products and services.♣ Structured and negotiated Research Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Materials Transfer Agreements, among others.♣ Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws, policies and regulations regarding IP.♣ Supported the Research & Development Center in grant and contract administration, and research compliance.♣ Implemented education and promotion of activities/programs to advance the knowledge and understanding of IP and technology transfer.♣ Developed an IP track for engineering undergraduates aimed to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, protect and exploit all IP stemming from their academic endeavors.♣ Taught Legal Aspects I and Intellectual Property for Scientists & Engineers.

♣ Resource person to the Chancellor on planning, directing, managing and coordinating the University’s operations, and advancing its mission, visions, and interests.♣ Responsible for providing guidance and support to administrative and operational areas including human resources, budget, facilities, accounting/payroll, procurement and IT support. ♣ Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Chancellor’s office♣ Approved expenditures and monitored revenues and expenses within the UPRM’s approved budget.

♣ Directed, managed and supervised all legal matters in the campus, including representing the UPRM in litigation, arbitration, grievances, administrative hearings, and other adversarial proceedings, before courts, external regulatory boards and law enforcement agencies. ♣ Advised UPRM’s Chancellor and other university constituencies, on a myriad of legal issues common to higher education, with an emphasis on prevention of claims and litigation.Rendered legal advice on all substantive issues of law relating to the University's exercise of its academic and administrative mission.