Rafael Ángel Cascante Gómez Email & Phone Number

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Oversee project scope, timeline development, and budget management, ensuring projects meet deadlines and stay within financial constraints. Lead and manage multiple cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and UX specialists, for successful project execution. Utilize Agile methodologies to drive efficient project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality assurance. Proactively manage stakeholder communications and expectations, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering strong relationships. Implement strategic risk mitigation and problem-solving techniques to address project challenges and ensure timely resolution. Provide technical consultation, ensuring projects align with accessibility standards and industry best practices. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to drive future business opportunities and optimize processes for continuous improvement.

Costa Rica

Leak detection project manager with a history of success in leading and completing complex projectson time and within budget. Expertise in all aspects of leak detection with strong customer serviceskills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. I provided customertraining sessions on leak detection systems and procedures and conducted software integration tests,including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).Key Accomplishments• Managed the implementation of over 10 leak detection projects, totaling more than $220,000 invalue.• Managed to renew the yearly maintenance contracts with clients by providing world-classservice.• Developed a quality procedure that led to standardization through process improvementinitiatives, saving the company over ~$600,000 in engineers' hours.• Successfully guided the company through the certification process to achieve "Essential CostaRica" status.• Organized a successful tree-planting season, fostering social and environmental responsibilitywithin the company.

Costa Rica

I led and optimized five production lines in a lean manufacturing environment managing teams ofover 50 employees. I collaborated closely with several departments to align production goals withoverall business objectives, consistently achieving established KPIs for each product line. Idemonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, effectively handling high-pressure situations andconducting thorough root-cause analyses to identify and resolve production challenges working withcross-functional teams.Key Accomplishments• Achieved the lowest number of final product complaints among all managers (averaging oneper month).• Led the team in successfully launching a new production line for "Chocorol," making sure theline ran smoothly and produced high-quality products right from the start.• Participated in regional efforts to avoid wasting sesame for the hamburger bun withoutcompromising quality standards.

Costa Rica

Successfully completed the graduation project, designing an HVAC system for comfort, precision, and industrial ventilation for the metrology building for RECOPE, in accordance with ASHRAE regulations. Assumed additional responsibilities as the main engineer departed, including overseeing the budget and quoting department. Gained practical experience in quoting and designing HVAC systems, contributing to the overall project workflow

Executive Mba Blend, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Licenciatura, Electromechanical Engineering, Ingeniería En Mantenimiento Industrial

Activities and Societies: Compañía Folclórica Tierra y Cosecha

Executive Mba Gadex Administración De Empresas, Mba, 90.7

Master certified by Universidad de Cádiz