Lucas Suzuki

Experience

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  As a member of the Controlling Department's Budget and Planning Team, I played a significant role in the company-wide zero-based budgeting process. My responsibilities included:• Collaborating with various departments to develop effective budgets aimed at preventing cost escalation.• Contributing to a significant 10-12% budget reduction, demonstrating my commitment to fiscal responsibility.This experience was a valuable foundation for my career and provided insights into strategic financial management. Show less During my internship with the Customer Centered Operations Excellence Department, I actively contributed to process improvement and quality management in several key ways:• Managed the department's project database, ensuring efficient project tracking and execution in areas such as IT, logistics, procurement, and controlling departments.• Facilitated 10 Green Belt and 2 Black Belt training programs in Six-Sigma quality methodology for Whirlpool employees, reinforcing my dedication to process excellence.• Personally received Six-Sigma Green and Black Belt training, further enhancing my expertise in process optimization.These experiences equipped me with valuable skills and insights in process improvement, quality management, and project coordination. Show less

  • Intern, Controlling Department, Budget and Planning Team

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Intern, Customer Centered Operations Excellence Department (CCOPEX) - Six-Sigma

    Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
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  The World Bank

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  Junior Professional Associate

  During my two-year tenure at the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a subsidiary of The World Bank, I contributed to impactful initiatives aimed at preserving the global environment and fostering sustainable development. My responsibilities included:• Advising and preparing reports, speeches, and presentations for the CEO and senior officers, ensuring their effective representation at international high-level meetings.• Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement a strategic framework for allocating $4.25 billion in funds to support projects and programs in developing countries, thereby facilitating essential environmental and developmental projects worldwide.• Spearheading a team of six dedicated professionals to conceive, organize, and manage client outreach initiatives, successfully executing a $1 million budget to enhance stakeholder engagement and awareness of GEF's mission.My experience at GEF was characterized by a commitment to global environmental protection, sustainable development, and a profound dedication to delivering results that matter. Show less

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  Modclima Pesquisa E Desenvolvimento

  May 2012 - now

  Executive Partner

  In my role as an Executive Partner at Modclima Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, a Brazilian clean technology company specializing in cloud seeding for rain production, I have played a pivotal role in leading transformative initiatives and driving substantial growth. My key accomplishments include:• Executing a successful turnaround initiative that resulted in a remarkable 20-fold increase in company revenues within just 18 months.• Leading a team of scientists and consultants to develop and implement an innovative satellite and weather radar system for measuring and quantifying rainfall. This involved project scoping, feature definition, roadmap creation, and integration with crop productivity and hydrological models.• Strategically developing and implementing a sales and pricing strategy with a focus on agricultural projects in Brazil. This included lead identification, the creation of sales materials, and successful negotiation of multiple key projects in Brazil's rapidly growing agricultural sector.• Negotiating a new two-year contract with SABESP, the largest water supply company in Latin America, and effectively renewing an existing contract.• Orchestrating a comprehensive overhaul of the company's balance sheet, including asset reorganization and skillful debt renegotiation with banks and suppliers.My tenure at Modclima Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento has been marked by dynamic leadership, revenue growth, and strategic accomplishments that have significantly contributed to the company's success. Show less

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  Cyan Agroanalytics

  Jan 2018 - now

  Founder

  Driving Growth and Innovation: Throughout my leadership journey at Cyan Agroanalytics, I've demonstrated a strong track record in driving strategic growth, market leadership, and client-centric excellence. With a vision-driven approach, I've steered the company toward innovation and sustainable practices, making a significant impact in the agriculture and technology sectors.• Market Leadership: Spearheaded Cyan Agroanalytics' ascent to market leadership in the sugarcane sector, with our innovative fire and weather monitoring solutions now monitoring 7.5 million acres. This not only secured our market prominence but also propelled more efficient, resilient, and sustainable agricultural practices, positively impacting both the environment and business growth.• Vision-Driven Product Strategy: Developed, prioritizatized, and validated forward-looking roadmap that aligns with our company's vision. This strategic roadmap has allowed us to pivot from Precision Agriculture to a Decision Agriculture Platform, delivering actionable insights and consistently adapting to the evolving needs of our clients.• Strategic Expansion: Expanded Cyan Agroanalytics' market by entering new verticals such as energy, supply chain, and agricultural insurance and credit. This strategic expansion aligned our mission with emerging opportunities imposed by Climate Change.• Client-Centric Excellence: Strategically structured dedicated Customer Success department as a key driver of our competitive advantage. Our commitment is evident in our successful renegotiation of 90% of renewals into multi-year contracts, affirming our distinctive value in addressing the convergence of climate change and technology..• Machine Learning Innovation: Led a dynamic team responsible for the creation of a cutting-edge yield estimation product for sugarcane, powered by machine learning. This technological advancement has revolutionized our offerings, providing data-driven solutions that empower our clients. Show less