As Director of the Hostos project, I'm leading the efforts to install a submarine HVDC cable that will connect the power grids of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. With extensive experience in the energy industry, I have ability to manage complex projects and deliver results. My expertise in LATAM power generation markets, combined with strategic vision and leadership skills, have enabled me to assemble a talented and dedicated team that is working tirelessly to bring this critical infrastructure project to fruition. He is committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable energy future and is proud to be leading a project that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in the Caribbean region.

Strategic Planning | Sales Management | Commercial Operations | Marketing Strategy | Risk Management | Deal Structuring & Negotiations

Responsible for Commercial performance of Temporary Power Projects in the Latin American region. Directly responsible for Business Development, Analysis of Opportunities, Contract Negotiations, Profitability of Projects, and Contractual compliance. Manage a team of Regional Business Development Directors, and other support staff to ensure operational, commercial and financial project goals met. Responsible for the operations and performance of 3 Branch Offices in same number of countries throughout Latin America. Negotiate Contracts in excess of 600MW.

Resposible for the identification and development of new sale opportunities for power plants, power generating equipment, industrial and heavy machinery outside of the US.

Responsible for Commercial performance of Temporary Power Projects in the Latin American region. Directly responsible for Business Development, Analysis of Opportunities, Contract Negotiations, Profitability of Projects, and Contractual compliance. Manage a team of Regional Business Development Directors, and other support staff to ensure operational, commercial and financial project goals met. Responsible for the operations and performance of 3 Branch Offices in same number of countries throughout Latin America. Negotiate Contracts in excess of 600MW.

Managed the operations and maintenance of fast track diesel power stations in Latin America and Africa. Managed contract and operations, with an average revenue on up to US$45 million per contract. Assured compliance with all contract specifications as well as local regulations, laws and codes of each country. Developed and implemented processes and procedures to ensure plant safety and proper contract application during project, as well as training of operations team for contract execution. Ensured complete contract deliverables fulfillment, customer satisfaction and budget management. Lead continuing commercial operations and customer / local government interactions. Managed 6 contracts in the same number of countries, representing over US$150 million in revenue.Worked to resolve a conflict situation with government/labor union/customer in Argentina that permitted completion and commissioning of two power plants.Developed operational monthly closing process that eliminated invoice rejections and expedited collections. Developed operational processes that were implemented in all company plants over the world allowing management to measure production, operations and commercial performance.Managed legal conflict that avoided plant shutdown in Peruvian project.Served as the main point of contact between customers and company in Latin America.Directed, managed and provided focus to O&M team achieving 99.5% plant availability globally.

Executed electrical construction projects with an estimated budget of US$300,000 per project for important companies such as: AES Dominicana, Verizon Dominicana, Coca-Cola, Centennial Dominicana, EDENORTE. Scotiabank. Directly responsible for the strategies and policies of the business. Coordinated teams of up to 16 technicians and engineers per project. Responsible for customer and financial management of the company. Achieved 600% growth in six years.Meaningful increment of the client list with 65% repeat customers.Positioned company as a quality service provider in mind of clients.