Luis Fernando Amar, Mba In Sustainability Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, United States

Emeryville, California, United States

Oakland, CA

Technical Assistance for Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH)Solar PV array designer for low income multifamily buildings using HelioScopeSolar feasibility and financial analyst in Energy Toolbase and SalesforceEnergy usage data analysis and bench-marking in UtilityAPI, Energy Start Portfolio Manager and utility portalsMarket assessment data.

Novato, CA

• Proposed several sustainability initiatives to improve energy and transportation efficiency, reduce resource consumption and waste, and the creation of a cradle to cradle program.
• Procured FSC certified wood and cardboard to improve product and packaging sustainability and enhance business performance.
• Proposed a Green Business Certification and sustainability-oriented decision making.
• Proposed and successfully designed consumer products from research and concept development, through 3D modeling, proof of concept prototypes, prototype testing to production.
• Developed over 400 promotional products, packaging, and store displays utilizing materials that reduced waste, improved recyclability and increased shipping efficiency.
• Developed a patented hairdryer to reduce noise and protect the user’s hearing. Achieved by design research, building and testing prototypes of internal components, analyzing testing data to improve energy efficiency.

San Jose, CA

• Designed WiFi enabled electronic shelf labeling systems for grocery and department stores in a dynamic startup environment.
• Prototyped and tested price tag LCD screens, out of stock sensors, wireless routers, and activation tools.
• Developed products with technologies in RFID, E-paper, LCD and WiFi in multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborated in the product roadmap, manufacturing strategies and prepared status reports for executives.
• Delivered production drawings, BOM’s and product specifications to manufacturing team.
• Observed product assembly issues and developed solutions.

Palo Alto, CA

• Track record providing innovative designs for consulting client projects and producing presentations for executive leadership.
• Assisted in the development of medical devices, veterinarian products, appliances and other.
• Collaborated in cross-functional teams to support product strategy and product development.

San Francisco, CA

• Design, project management, process improvement and quality assurance of furniture and hardware manufactured in Vietnam.
• Project management of custom furniture in the hospitality industry, established and maintained schedules with production management in Richmond, CA overseeing the performance of the team.
• Managed production and installation teams, to build furniture and solve problems at the project location.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects, assisted in negotiating deadlines, adhered to budget, schedule and scope.
• Successfully managed furniture projects for: W hotels, Joie de Vivre, Sheraton, boutique hotels and private clients internationally.

San Francisco, CA

Parts procurement for motorcycle repair and maintenance.Ordered apparel, accessories and after market parts for the retail store.Scheduled motorcycle service with mechanics. Used motorcycle sales.Motorcycle customization.

Bogota, Colombia

• Design and product management for a variety of clients including exhibit design, wine packaging, interior and logo design.
• Design of a medical eye imaging device for Optovue.
• Design of a communication device for a client with cerebral palsy including graphical user interphase in collaboration with an electronic hardware engineering team.

Archipelago Of San Andrés, Providencia And Santa Catalina, Colombia

• Developed projects and solutions to environmental challenges in San Andres Island.
• Researched environmental issues and collaborated in project definition, design, and presentation to internal and governmental authorities.
• Prepared educational materials of environmental and public health issues to disseminate knowledge and solutions to the community.
• Built a Marine Turtle Hatchery in collaboration with marine biologists.
• Developed a home water filter to improve well and rainwater water quality and safety for low underserved communities.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba In Sustainability, 3.89

B Of A In Industrial Design, Industrial Design

Quality Rapid Product Development, Product Development

Project Management I,Ii

Iso 14000 Product Design Management And Its Relationship With The Environment.

Education record

Solar Energy Systems Pv 101

Solar + Storage Pv 203