Leonardo Hernandez

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Welding Specialist Intern

  Continuous Improvement Engineer, with experience in improving welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and resistance welding. I have a deep understanding of welding techniques, and the ability to optimize processes for better efficiency, quality and safety. I have developed new solutions for production processes, specifically for the Ford Fiesta 2014 model. My analytical and problem-solving skills have led to successful completion of projects.

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  BD

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2022

  Developed and implemented market strategies to help pharmaceutical companies incorporate BD cutting-edge technology into their finished products, with a focus on expanding market share in the Latin American region. Led the design and development of medical devices for the chronic disease segment, managing cross-functional teams to bring new and innovative solutions to market for top 30 pharmaceutical companies during a global health crisis. Developing Agile and sustainable supply chain systems that increase operational efficiency and drive revenue growth. I have experience in managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including vendor acquisition, logistics, inventory management, and production planning. SAP Implementation Specialist. Experienced in implementing SAP to substitute obsolete ERP systems, and improve data management, increase operations efficiency, and support decision-making processes. I have a deep understanding of the SAP system and its modules, particularly in financial, operations, and logistics, which helped me to optimize material management, and improve data accuracy, visibility, and process efficiency. Coordinated the Project management committee (PMC) and managing continuous improvement projects. I have played a key role in implementing the first Project management office (PMO) in the Mexico Office, which helped to standardize and streamline project management processes. Lastly developed document digitalization platforms to improve data management and accessibility.

  • Technical Services and Sales Leader LATAM

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Senior R&D Project Manager

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Product Engineer

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Data analyst, SAP Expert

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Product Engineering Intern

    Sept 2015 - Feb 2017
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  Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  MBA Candidate

  Full-time MBA candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, determined to create impact in the tech industry through the Marketing, Innovation and Strategy, and Operations Management concentrations. I am a strategic-thinker with a passion for technology, data-driven decision-making, striving to leverage my skills and knowledge to drive growth and innovation for leading tech companies.

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  Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  MBA Global Portfolio Analytics Intern
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  Apple

  Jun 2024 - now

  Strategic Operations Program Manager