Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Industrial Engineer specialized in digital transformation and process optimization within the pulp and paper industry, with over 7 years of global experience across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. As a Team Lead in Digital Products & Solutions at ANDRITZ, I drive the development and implementation of advanced digital solutions that enhance operational performance and support smart mill initiatives. My background blends deep technical expertise in Advanced Process Control (APC), data analytics, and industrial systems with strong capabilities in budgeting, cost control, and team leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led and executed APC projects both on-site and remotely in mills located in Canada, USA, Chile, Indonesia, and Portugal — consistently delivering results in terms of efficiency, quality, and cost optimization. My ability to adapt to diverse cultural and operational environments has been key to generating impact in complex, high-demand industrial settings. Native in Spanish, with advanced proficiency in English and Portuguese, enabling me to communicate effectively across multicultural teams and international projects.
Technical and strategic leadership in the development of digital solutions for the pulp and paper industry, focusing on process optimization and continuous improvement. Coordination of cross-functional teams across global digital transformation projects. End-to-end project management: planning, execution, timeline control, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Budget creation and oversight for operational and capital expenditures; cost control and financial efficiency in project execution. People management: training, mentoring, and leading technical teams and analysts in multicultural environments. Implementation of advanced data analytics, visualization, and control tools aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
Delivered advanced process optimization and remote support to pulp and paper mills across North America, South America, and Asia, demonstrating adaptability and strong cross-cultural communication. Led Advanced Process Control (APC) projects, both on-site and remotely, in plants located in Canada (PE Crofton, PE Skookumchuck), USA (Domtar Ashdown), Indonesia (APRIL - RAPP), and Chile (CMPC Santa Fe). Conducted root cause analysis and implemented advanced control strategies (APC) to improve plant stability, energy efficiency, and product quality. Applied data mining techniques such as clustering and decision trees to identify hidden patterns and process optimization opportunities. Played a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across international sites, often bridging time zones, languages, and operational cultures.
Led process optimization initiatives and provided local support in Portugal and Chile, driving improvements in production efficiency, cost reduction, and quality control across multiple plants. Worked directly on-site at Altri Celbi (Portugal), The Navigator Company Aveiro (Portual), and CMPC (Laja and Santa Fe, Chile) to implement process optimization strategies. Utilized advanced data analysis techniques (clustering, decision trees) to uncover operational insights and optimize process control systems. Delivered customized advanced process control (APC) strategies and continuous improvement plans tailored to each plant’s unique operational needs.
Proyecto Corfo: "Smart Helmet"