Over 30 years of experience in the oil downstream sector. Strategic planning and short-term optimization specialist. Demonstrated value creation expertise, and keen interest in energy transition themes. Fully authorized to work in the US.

• Responsible for leading the development of the SATORP Monthly Production Plan. In a market impacted by COVID, and with restricted demand, identified opportunities for profitable incremental crude throughput, maximum diesel production at the expense of jet fuel, and gasoline vs. aromatics optimization. During my leadership, the refinery achieved record annual productions of diesel and some gasoline grades.• Promoted the enhancement of the LP model (PIMS-AO) and tools for market analysis to better support decision-making. Led an LP enhancement project with a third party, where crude assays, mid-distillate submodels and blending pools were updated. • Mentored young engineers in refining planning and economics, including the interpretation of LP model results, and the execution of model updates.• Led the preparation of the market framework of three geographical enclaves utilized for short- and long-term planning. Coordinated the Business Plan balances and gross margin sensitivities as inputs for financial projections.

• Developed a market analysis in regions of interest for business growth, covering the business environment, the identification of market opportunities, and potential business models. • Led a team to evaluate potential markets for growing exports, based on projected market trends and netbacks. • Conducted a market analysis on Petrochemical feedstocks, including price-sensitive demand, interlinked NGL markets, and price relationships among different cracker feeds.• Formulated work processes to support the conceptualization of Downstream projects oriented to meet business objectives. Prepared annual work plans for different departmental units. Functioned as an advisor and facilitator during the work plan execution.

• Coordinated the Solomon Gap Analysis for domestic wholly owned refineries. The assessment comprised the identification of opportunities for Net Cash Margin improvement including process unit performance, energy efficiency, maintenance, and personnel. Blending optimization was added to the analysis. • Responsible for reviewing profit-oriented capital submissions to assure alignment with corporate objectives and added value.• Assessed the impact of the IMO 2020 rule for fuel oil bunkers on domestic refining facilities.• Collaborated in integrated refinery & chemicals capital planning studies ($20 bn+) led at the Downstream Business level.

• As proponent representative, reviewed Business Case proposals for key domestic investments. • Conducted analysis of aromatics production in a domestic refinery, in combination with other initiatives to compensate for the octane loss in the gasoline pool.• Participated in 2014 Solomon Study Gap analysis for domestic JVs.

• As part of a special assignment, led the pre-feasibility assessment of a new refinery with chemicals integration (ethane steam cracker), different configurations, and crude diets. The study included the analysis of logistics and projected price differentials.• Developed the business case for Base Oil Group III production, by reducing conversion of an existing two-stage hydrocracker unit. The proposal was evaluated in different price scenarios to test its robustness, after analyzing historical price trends. • Identified opportunities to utilize idle facilities and retrofit them to increase net cash margin.• Conducted short term optimization through linear programing models. Identified opportunities to improve the value of the refinery product slate.

• Performed valuation of businesses and assisted in the due diligence process gathering the financial information to support the analysis of different investment options. • Developed the business plan for a service company analyzing different growth alternatives: market diversification, new investment based on synergies and value chain integration.• Performed optimization analysis using LP modeling tools to optimize routes and workforce scheduling with operational cost reductions of 12% (labor and fuel consumption).

• Performed an oil product market analysis based on new product specs for the Atlantic Basin. • Completed a report on Gasoline Outlook: Potential gasoline exports from Venezuela to the US market after the Tier II (low sulfur gasoline) and MTBE ban implementation.

• Leader of the PDVSA Refining & Marketing Business Plan 2003-2008. Responsible for the development of medium term integrated strategies to maximize the system's profitability.- Led teams to define the optimal investment portfolio through PIMS multi-refinery (1.3 MMBD) model analysis, providing additional capacity for crude processing and optimization of the product slate. The analysis included petrochemical synergies to produce ethylene, propylene oxide, oxo-alcohol and BTX.- Liaison between corporate and downstream planning to determine the optimal allocation of incremental heavy crude oil production (1 MMBD) based on foreseen market opportunities and pre- planned investments. - Conducted a study to identify new inter-refinery feedstock exchanges (70 MDB) through pipeline or maritime transportation to optimize mid-term investments, i.e.: optimal feedstock to new process units and optimal product slate.

• Responsible for coordinating the PDVSA downstream business plan and supporting management decisions by providing economic guidelines through the planning processes.• Participated in different teams to analyze: Technological options to produce US clean products: 30 ppm sulfur RFG and ULSD in Venezuela and overseas facilities (Citgo); Commercial opportunities in South America (Brazil & Uruguay: 150 -185 MBD); Optimization of PDVSA Marine fleet business: Investment focused on specialties’ transportation (Asphalt & LPG).

• Responsible for optimizing the product network which supplies the Great Caracas area (200 MBD).- Leading a team in charge of performing the demand forecast, inventory control in two distribution centers and programing the coastal tanker fleet to timely meet demand and minimize demurrage. • Conducted feedstock exchanges with other PDVSA subsidiaries coordinating logistics and negotiating prices.

• Responsible for supporting management decision making by providing relevant international market analysis. • Conducted heavy crude oil market analysis to determine the best allocation for Lagoven’s oil production (conversion, asphalt, fuel oil), considering volumes from competitors (Canadian oil sands, Maya, etc.). • Performed analysis of US gasoline market to estimate the potential opportunities for Venezuelan reformulated or RBOB barrels

• Responsible for coordinating the Marketing and Supply Business Plan - Supporting refinery capital project proposals based on foreseen market opportunities for crude and products- Developed strategies to manage additional heavy crude oil production • Responsible for the Marketing and Supply Operational Budget- Preparing the company’s annual volumetric balance (1 MMBD)- Estimating the feedstock purchases and the oil and products sales considering scheduled maintenance in operational facilities.

• Responsible for the Annual Marketing Plan development. Work included preparing the optimal product slate for annual contracts and spot sales (420 MBD).• Responsible for issuing the monthly supply operational guidelines for Amuay Refinery: optimal feedstock purchases and product slate to maximize benefits. • Responsible for developing special case studies: i.e.: Supply optimization based on new product specification, market price variations or changes in refinery capabilities.

• Responsible for issuing the monthly guidelines to maximize the refinery profitability (Capacity: 600 MBD): Optimal process unit rates and operating modes, feedstock distribution, optimal stock blending and product slate. • Refinery LP model validation and maintenance

Technical support for process operation of a crude distillation unit (190 MBD) and accessory equipment

Small investment analysis to maximize refining profitability