Alejandro Mejía

Experience

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  Gris S.A.

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Design Engineer

  A manufacturing company in the advertising sector, dedicated to the design and production of point-of-purchase (POP) materials, with approximately 40 employees.Responsibilities:-Design advertising stands, store signage, interior furniture for stores and commercial premises, and develop advertising applications to offer to company clients.- Develop CAD models of the designs, considering manufacturing processes and product aesthetics to create products that are easy to manufacture without sacrificing visual design.- Coordinate the production of developed products, operating the CNC machine and supervising that other manufacturing processes are yielding the expected results according to the initial product design.- Seek new products to expand the company's portfolio by analyzing competitor companies in the local and international markets, and generating ideas in line with the company's core focus.Achievements:- Participated in the design and production of interior signage for the City Plaza shopping center in Envigado.- Contributed to the design and production of the main signage for the Americanino store installed in major shopping centers in Medellin.- Conducted reverse engineering and redesign of aluminum profiles imported from Germany for the construction of advertising stands, and created manufacturing plans and CAD models.- Designed the BÁSICO bar in the "La Strada" shopping center, including furniture, shelves, lighting, and graphic applications. Show less

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  Universidad EAFIT

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Research Assistant

  Educational sector company with over 60 years in the market, generating approximately $120 billion in annual sales and employing approximately 3000 employees.Responsibilities:- Conduct research on sustainability indicators and develop a Sustainability Index that encompasses not only resource sustainability for manufacturing a product but also the overall sustainability of an organization.- Study the design and manufacturing of wind turbines, utilizing NACA profiles as a basis to modify the design according to the operational location's characteristics to achieve optimal performance.- Investigate HEAD UP DISPLAYS applications in the automotive sector and helmets, including their design, positioning, user interaction, and the necessary optical mechanisms for their operation.- Examine the guidelines for collaborative engineering projects, from conception to the project's life cycle and closure, reviewing existing theoretical frameworks, books, research articles, and other relevant sources.- Coordinate a research group composed of 5 students from different disciplines to develop joint research projects, combining their unique skills and abilities to produce scientific articles.Achievements:- Developed a methodology for designing wind turbines using artificial intelligence and successfully built a prototype utilizing this methodology.- Designed a Head-Up Display system for automobiles and helmets for the military.- Published 5 scientific articles.- Presented at 2 international conferences (SPIE-Baltimore USA, LACCEI-Guayaquil Ecuador).- Participated in the 2013 Panamerican Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) on Manufacturing Innovation through sustainable design, being the only attendee without a doctoral degree.- Received recognition for the best university research group. Show less

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  Exumax S.A.

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Mechanical Designer

  A company engaged in the exploitation of gold and other precious metals with operations in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, and a member of the Andean group.Achievements:- Designed a helical centrifugal wheel for separating gold particles at their smallest size without the use of mercury.- Designed a Trommel for alluvial gold extraction with a capacity to process up to 150 tons of material per hour.- Created a printed book detailing the step-by-step process of manufacturing each machine, including construction and assembly plans, along with a digital repository containing CAD files of the designed machines to be used during the manufacturing process.Responsibilities:- Design machines for mercury-free gold extraction using CAD systems, including 3D modeling and simulation, followed by prototyping.- Perform reverse engineering on state-of-the-art gold extraction machines imported from New Zealand, redesigning and adapting them to Colombian conditions.- Generate calculation reports with detailed manufacturing and engineering drawings of the designed machines, serving as a roadmap for their fabrication.- Visit the company's operations to monitor the performance of the gold extraction machines and gather feedback from operators and field engineers for potential improvements.- Present monthly reports on task progress to the CEO of the company and other administrative members. Show less

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  Ingeomega S.A

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2020

  Engineering company specializing in infrastructure and electrical engineering projects with over 30 years in the market. Its main clients include Grupo EPM, ISA, UNE, and Grupo Energía de Bogotá. The company has an approximate annual revenue of $300 billion Colombian pesos and employs 3000 direct employees.Responsibilities:- Comprehensive management of engineering projects contracted by the company, including processes such as team formation, financial diagnostics, project feasibility, client and supplier relations, and engagement with the banking sector.- Manage and ensure the necessary resources for the development and proper execution of assigned contracts nationwide.- Monthly reporting to the General Management on project execution in terms of budget, profitability, strategic financial indicators, and final billing.- Negotiate and maintain constant communication with suppliers, ensuring company profitability and protecting operational costs.- Seek new business lines and company expansion in the Renewable Energy sector.Achievements:- Managed high-impact projects for the company, with monthly billings of up to $12,000 million COP and profitability exceeding 15%, leading teams of up to 120 people.- Successfully secured new business opportunities for the company in the Renewable Energy sector, opening new lines of business and generating long-term impact on revenue.- Developed and structured financial monitoring models for projects and improved internal software for their control and tracking. Show less Responsibilities:- Prepare budgets for construction works or projects of interest to the company, focusing on road infrastructure, buildings, energy, gas, and various sectors.- Evaluate potential business opportunities for the company by conducting financial projections and analyzing their impact on the organization.- Analyze market movements in infrastructure projects, identifying business opportunities to participate in relevant tenders.- Lead the tender process by timely preparing the necessary information and presentations.Achievements:- Successfully secured project awards through participation in successful tenders.- Developed and implemented a pilot solar energy project currently functioning at the company's headquarters, resulting in approximately 60% energy savings and commercialization as a product for other companies.- Established new business lines in Renewable Energies. Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Commercial Engineer

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Ingenierías Aliadas

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2024

  Ingenierias Aliadas is a company specialized in structuring and developement of investment projects in the Electric and Public Utilities sector, with a special focus on power generation projects.Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for seeking new business opportunities aligned with the company's core focus, aiming to expand the business and generate new resources.- Conduct financial control and monitoring of ongoing projects for strategic analysis of business line profitability.- Manage the finance department and project area as a central point of reference, seeking consensus for decision-making and evaluating the benefit and impact of ongoing projects.Achievements:- Participated in the financial structuring of a $60 million USD project, which successfully closed.- Contributed to the valuation and negotiation of the sale of a small hydroelectric power plant for $20 million USD.- Structured the company's first large-scale photovoltaic solar generation project with a CAPEX of $25 million USD.- Structured the refinancing of a small hydroelectric power plant for $12,000 million COP.- Contributed to the negotiation of the sale of a hydroelectric project to a multinational company for $2 million USD.- Established a new energy marketing business line by creating a trading company that now generates an annual revenue of $6,000 million COP. Show less Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for evaluating and structuring business opportunities of interest to the company, analyzing their technical and financial feasibility.- Support the department manager in financial planning, company valuations, project valuations, and sourcing funds for new projects.Achievements:- Generated an investment business portfolio (pipeline) in the energy sector to expand the company's sources of income during periods of liquidity.- Established connections with international investment funds for long-term investments in the company's pipeline.- Identified business opportunities in the solar energy sector, which the company had not yet ventured into.- Contributed to the company's strategic plan in light of global energy market trends and encouraged the exploration of business opportunities in a broader spectrum than the current focus. Show less

  • Director of New Business Development

    May 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Business Structurer

    Dec 2020 - May 2021
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  Promigas

  Jun 2024 - now

  Corporate Development Specialist

  Responsible for leading the company’s inorganic growth, focusing on identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities for geographic expansion in large-scale energy generation projects. My role is centered on key markets such as Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and the U.S., where I contribute to the development of projects that drive the company’s diversification and growth.In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, I conduct thorough market analyses and coordinate the structuring of bids, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Show less