Rolando Silva

Experience

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  Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

  Laboratory Instructor and Assistant Professor

  *Responsible to teach physics laboratory to more than 2000 students of: Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Architecture students*Examinations Supervisor for the physic disciplines*Performed other related work as required

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  Compañia Azucarera Tres Valles

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Industrial Electrical Engineer

  *Professional Internship*Responsible for the maintenance of the electric/mechanical equipmentsboilers, engines, rotors, turbines and switchgear*Responsible for the development of energy production profiles and projections for energy sale and consumption *Developed computer tools for energy measuring .*Performed other related work as required

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  GE Healthcare

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2013

  Sub Administrative Manager of the Technical Service Department

  *Advisor in renewable energy projects (solar, eolic, biomass..)*Magnetic Resonance Field Engineer*Nuclear Medicine Field Engineer*General coordinator for the installation of the General Electric Healthcare equipments at IHSS (Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social) & Hospital Maria generating a social impact over 2 million people, with over 300 equipmentssuccessfully installed in the areas of: Computed Tomography, MammographyDiagnostic ECG, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear MedicineRadiography, Radiography and Fluoroscopy, Surgical Imaging and Ultrasound*General coordinator of logistics, purchasing and technical services with a US$ 2M budget for every medical equipment project *Supervisor for the complete technical staff assigned to the different medical equipment service areas*Supervisor for more than 50 the facilities construction and its respectives radiation protection in order to protect the health of the subscribers*Administrator of the medical equipment maintenance and inventory for more than 35 hospitals in Honduras *In charge of negotiations with radiologic protection and service suppliers with annual savings of around US$ 1.5 M *Performs other related work as required Show less

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  Grupo de Energia e Redes Elétricas Inteligentes, Universidade Federal do Paraná - GEREI

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2020

  Research Scientist

  Researcher in the areas of : Power systems analysis, Renewable energy, Electric vehiclesSmart grid, Demand response and Stability in power systems.

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  SyC Ambiental y Biotecnológica

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Consultant in Renewable Energy Projects

  * Responsible for formulating, evaluating and managing engineering development projects related to renewable energy sources within the framework of sustainable development.* Design and implement strategies for the efficient use of energy transformation and services.* Design, implement and manage activities of installation, operation and maintenance of engineering systems used for the transformation and storage of energy from renewable* Collaborate in technological research, development and innovation projects related to energy from renewable sources.* Identify and evaluate the renewable energy resource available in the environment. Show less

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  GE Energy Management

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

  Energy Engineer

  * Tracked Budget Expenses, Staffing, Quality Management, Managing Processes, Organization, Coaching, Communication Processes, Motivating Others andPromoting Process Improvement.* Analyzed distributed power generation technologies mobile or fixed of smallmedium and large size according to customer electrical demand* Developed generation projects implementation cost estimates.* Engineer energy savings calculations.* Participated in design, development and building of renewable energy technologies.* Negotiated service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.* Determined performance and energy savings for system modifications and improvements.* Revised engineering design drawings, specifications and reports to validate energy savings.* Verified installation of energy efficiency measures working on field inspections.* Determined energy savings compared to baseline equipment and building codes performing different engineering calculations for high efficiency equipments and machinery.* Researched and explained greenhouse gas reduction opportunities.* Prepared energy related technical reports and presentations.* Managed integration of renewable energy generation into existing power systems. Show less

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  Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Professor and Researcher at the Electrical Engineering Department

  * To analyze, plan and implement projects of scientific innovation in theElectrical Engineering Faculty.* To perform tasks in the research area, linking society and administrative management of the UNAH* Responsible for project execution and advising in renewable energy.* Thesis Advisor for the Electrical Engineering students for obtaining his/her degree.* Classes ministered to date:Power System AnalysisProject for Electrical EngineeringSeminar on Scientific Research Show less

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  Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana

  Jan 2017 - now

  The Academic Head plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and relevance of the academic programs in Energy, Telecommunications, and Electronics Engineering at UNITEC, driving innovation, and fostering industry-academic partnerships.Projects for Career Integration: Responsible for overseeing projects that integrate academic programs with industry, ensuring students gain practical experience and knowledge relevant to their field of study.Academic Workloads: Overseeing and managing the academic workloads of both students and faculty members, ensuring they meet the requirements of the curriculum and accreditation standards.Reform and Accreditation Processes: Leading and managing the processes related to academic reform and accreditation, ensuring that the programs meet or exceed the required standards set by accreditation bodies.Technological Innovation Projects: Leading projects aimed at fostering technological innovation within the department, collaborating with industry partners and research institutions to drive innovation and development.Laboratory Coordination: Responsible for coordinating the activities and resources of the Energy and Telecommunications laboratories, ensuring they are well-equipped and meet the needs of the academic programs.Administrative Processes: Overseeing and managing administrative processes related to the academic programs, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Show less

  • Academic Head of Energy, Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Professor and Researcher; Energy Production Systems

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2023
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  Grupo Rio

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  Technical Project Manager

  * Design, installation and commissioning of energy generation systems* Photovoltaic systems* Wind systems* Biomass systems* Energy storage systems* Hydroelectric systems* Economic-financial evaluation and execution of the company's projects* Operation and management of the technical department* Rental and connection of electric generators for concerts and large events