Panama City, Panamá, Panama
I work at the intersection of asset integrity, corrosion management, and protective systems, supporting organizations responsible for high-value industrial, marine, and infrastructure assets. I have also contributed as an independent technical expert in international failure investigations and dispute-resolution processes. My background is in engineering, with more than two decades of experience in corrosion control and protective coatings, developed through field work, inspection, technical evaluation, and project support. Over time, my role has evolved toward integrity-focused decision-making across the asset life cycle, where engineering judgment, standards, risk awareness, and long-term performance are critical. As Founder & Principal Consultant of Naval & Industrial Solutions, I lead and coordinate integrity-related services including assessment, inspection, protective system selection, failure analysis, and lifecycle planning. Depending on project scope, I may be directly involved in field activities or work in collaboration with trusted, specialized professionals, forming multidisciplinary teams to address complex technical challenges. This approach ensures that each project is supported by the appropriate expertise while maintaining clear technical leadership, accountability, and alignment with recognized international standards and good engineering practice. In parallel, I remain actively involved in education, training, and professional development, contributing to the formation of engineers and inspectors and supporting the responsible use of standards, certifications, and sound engineering practice. My academic work, including graduate and ongoing doctoral studies, provides the foundation for the structured and responsible expansion of integrity and corrosion management services. I consider integrity management not only a technical discipline, but also an exercise of professional judgment, responsibility, and governance. My focus is to support organizations in making informed decisions that protect people, assets, and long-term value beyond compliance and beyond short-term solutions.
- Lead asset integrity and corrosion management activities for industrial, marine, and infrastructure assets across regional and international projects - Apply engineering judgment to support integrity assessments, corrosion risk evaluation, and protective systems performance across the asset life cycle - Provide strategic oversight for inspections, technical evaluations, and integrity-related decision-making aligned with recognized international standards - Direct failure analysis, technical audits, and quality assurance reviews to support reliability, sustainability, and long-term asset performance - Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with specialized professionals as required, integrating inspection, materials, and coatings disciplines under a unified integrity approach - Promote ethical decision-making, professional accountability, and continuous improvement across field and management operations
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors, supporting continuity and strategic alignment following completion of the Chair term - Contribute to executive-level discussions related to governance, bylaws, and organizational effectiveness - Support committee leadership and oversight activities as required, ensuring adherence to established policies and governance standards - Provide historical context and mentorship to current board leadership, supporting smooth leadership transition and institutional continuity
- Led the Board of Directors, providing strategic oversight and governance for a global professional organization - Guided alignment between board, executive leadership, and organizational mission - Supported executive decision-making related to standards, education, certification, and global engagement - Represented the Board in interactions with members, leadership, and external stakeholders
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- Deliver AMPP-certified training programs in protective coatings, corrosion control, and inspection disciplines. - Provide technically rigorous instruction grounded in field experience, standards, and real project conditions. - Support workforce development across industrial, marine, and infrastructure sectors in Latin America and international markets. - Contribute to the responsible use of standards, certifications, and engineering judgment in professional practice. Instructor role originated under SSPC and continues within AMPP following the integration of legacy SSPC/NACE programs into AMPP’s global education framework.
- Led the Marine, Industrial, Commercial, and Decorative Coatings business unit with full P&L responsibility. - Directed sales strategy, technical support, and key account development across shipyards, infrastructure, and industrial clients. - Coordinated technical teams, coating inspectors, and specification support to align commercial execution with performance requirements. - Managed relationships with global manufacturers, EPCs, and strategic customers. - Drove business restructuring, personnel training, and operational improvements to increase profitability and market penetration.
- Managed strategic accounts for marine and industrial protective coating systems supporting shipyards, infrastructure, and industrial assets. - Served as the technical interface between asset owners, contractors, and manufacturer teams, aligning specifications, system selection, and performance expectations. - Supported coating projects from specification through execution, integrating application practices, inspection requirements, and lifecycle considerations. -Developed a performance-oriented approach focused on long-term asset protection, risk mitigation, and reliability, beyond product delivery. This role reinforced a systems-level perspective on coatings, contributing to later work in inspection, integrity management, and lifecycle decision-making.