Costa Rica
Facilities Operations, Engineering & Business Development Leader with 18+ years of experience driving operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, and business growth across semiconductor, industrial, and high-tech environments. Expertise in critical infrastructure, Data Centers, energy systems, and Medium & High Voltage electrical distribution. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, execute complex projects, develop strategic partnerships, and deliver sustainable operational and commercial results.
Responsible for leading facilities operations, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives for critical infrastructure supporting semiconductor manufacturing and R&D operations. Direct oversight of HVAC, Data Centers, Chilled Water Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Life Safety Systems, and Medium & High Voltage Electrical Distribution assets. Lead multidisciplinary teams and external service providers supporting critical semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure while managing operational budgets and reliability improvement initiatives. Drive operational excellence through reliability-focused maintenance, asset management, energy efficiency initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing uptime and long-term facility performance.
Led the development of technical and commercial strategies for industrial automation, virtualization, and digital infrastructure projects across Latin America. Combining engineering expertise with business development and customer engagement to deliver value-driven solutions that support operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborated closely with customers, channel partners, sales organizations, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop technical proposals, solution architecture, software lifecycle strategies, and project execution plans aligned with both technical and commercial objectives
Responsible for leading engineering design, equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. Directed multidisciplinary teams and managed complex manufacturing infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with production requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and operational objectives. Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, facilities, quality, and construction stakeholders to drive project delivery, process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated high-tech manufacturing environment.
Led business development, technical sales, and project execution initiatives across Central America and the Caribbean, supporting strategic growth objectives and market expansion efforts. Leveraged engineering knowledge and commercial acumen to develop customer-focused solutions, strengthen distribution channels, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive project success. Collaborated with customers, distributors, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, deliver technical expertise, negotiate commercial agreements, and support long-term business growth within highly competitive regional markets.