Experience

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  Unión eléctrica de cuba

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2016

  Principal power system planning & operations engineer – g&t control center

  Job Duties:• System Operations & Reliability: Oversee Transmission & Generation System Operations and Electric System Reliability, leveraging SmartGrid Technologies to enhance efficiency and stability.• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly system activity reports, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis of performance metrics.• Emergency Preparedness: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Emergency Action Plans, including Blackstart, Load Shedding, and Incident Command Procedures, and ensure readiness for quick response.• SCADA Monitoring: Monitor and adjust system voltage, amperage, and circuit stability through SCADA systems or by coordinating with field crews.• Training Simulator Development: Utilize C++ and C# to develop a Training Simulator for SEN operators, incorporating SCADA data for realistic power flow simulations and damage prevention exercises.• Automated Load Control System: Create an automated load control system using Visual Studio and C# to optimize energy balance, load forecasting, and demand trends, supporting sustainable energy management. Show less

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  Schneider electric

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2022

  Principal sme - grid modernization solutions north america

  In my position at Schneider Electric I have developed, implemented and deployed our solution for the ADMS and other solutions for a multitude of customers within the Global market. What the SE ADMS solution offers the utility industry, is the ability to allow system operations to optimize and control the electric grid in a safe and reliable manner. Job Duties:• Provide operations expertise with Smart Grid technologies including OMS, ADMS, DMS, SCADA, EMS, GIS, DERMs and AMI, etc. to assist electric utilities to increase productivity, lower costs, and improving services by allowing them to effectively manage distribution automation with technology solutions.• Work closely with the Director of Smart Grid Solutions, the Smart Grid NA Sales team, and throughout Schneider Electric to identify and close profitable new business• Identify and qualify ADMS opportunities at new and existing customers• Work closely with the clients and industry consultants to gain a thorough understanding of the clients’ needs for electric distribution network and outage management and assist in developing business process to fit their needs• Work closely with the Smart Grid Solution Architects to provide competitive solutions and improvements designed to meet the clients’ needs for electric distribution network and outage management• Perform Demo and assist in the building of demo materials• Monitor market changes and marketplace needs, competitor's products, and technology changes to provide expert advice on how to adjust strategic directions as necessary• Work closely with the Smart Grid IT Product Development Group.• Work closely with the Proposal Support Group to provide the winning proposal strategy and assist in the preparation of key proposals• Work closely with the Smart Grid Solution Architects to create competitive offerings, solutions and develop ways to effectively present them• Work with Sales Team members to assist in Deal Structure and Closing activities Show less

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  Zoot sports usa

  Jan 2021 - now

  Zoot brand ambassador

  ZOOT is the official USA National Team triathlon uniform, and I proudly represent the brand at major events such as Ironman 70.3, full Ironman, Sprint, Olympic triathlons, and PTO competitions.

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  Cognizant

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Smart utilities digital grid leader

  Smart Utility Digital Grid innovation, modernization, evolution, transformation, and future strategy solutions in the Operations.• Leading Utility accounts in Canada and United States. Specially around upgrade strategies, new ADMS/DMS implementation, APM, standalone OMS, standalone DERMs or integrated with ADMS, and others.• Technical lead in projects. • Engaging with partners/alliances focused on Smart Grid specially EMS - ADMS - DERMs - GIS - APM platform providers as well as others Smart Grid solutions• Drive/Own the definition of the strategy for the offering• Thought-leadership in the market space by writing white papers or other similar collateral, driving creation of case studies along with delivery teams• Guide features we want to build our capabilities• Guide in the packaging of the solution• Support presales initiatives in either RFPs, or writing proposals (proactively or in response to requirements)• Provide voice-of-the-market/customer inputs to shaping our accelerators and investments Show less

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  Accenture

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

  Technology consulting senior manager - smart grid

  Enhancing and Redefining Smart Utility Digital Grid Advancements, Modernization, Evolution, Transformation, and Future Strategic Solutions within Operations. • Co-Leading multiple companies like Control Center of the Future, DERMs and GenAI • Spearheading Utility Account Leadership in both Canada and the United States, with a particular focus on upgrade strategies, the implementation of new ADMS/DMS systems, APM integration, standalone OMS solutions, standalone DERMs, or seamless integration with ADMS, among other areas. • Assuming the role of Technical Lead in various projects. • Collaborating with partners and alliances specializing in Smart Grid technologies, particularly in EMS, ADMS, DERMs, GIS, APM platforms, and other Smart Grid solutions. • Taking ownership of defining the strategic direction for our offerings. • Establishing thought leadership in the market through the creation of whitepapers and the development of case studies in collaboration with delivery teams. • Guiding the selection of features to enhance our capabilities. • Assisting in shaping the packaging of our solution offerings. • Supporting presales efforts, including RFP responses and proposal writing, both proactively and in response to specific requirements. • Providing valuable market and customer insights to inform the development of our accelerators and investment decisions. Show less

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  Power engineers

  Dec 2024 - now

  Smart grid mod lead