Expert Details
Engineering Economics, Productivity Improvement, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain
ID: 723279
Mexico
Expert has a long experience applying engineering economics to a large variety of projects. His work includes the economic analysis of a facility for steel pellets manufacturing and the investment appraisal of a photovoltaic cells factory. He has also published a practical guide and a software for investment appraisal. His original research has been published in technical journals and presented at professional meetings.
Expert´s background in Operations Research is particularly solid in the application of Linear Programming to process optimization and business planning. His work inludes the development of (1) an economic model for optimal oil extraction in Mexico, (2) the development of a stock and distribution network for a Mexican food manufacturer, (3)development of a model for the optimal allocation of resources in energy research, (4)development of a model for energy supply in Mexico, (5) development of a model for stocking and distribution of grains.
Other applications of OR include the development of a risk model to ascertain the origin and magnitude of uncertainty in the event of a severe accident at Laguna Verde nuclear plant (Mexico), and the optimisation of a process for the solvent fractionation of palm oil.
Part of his work has also been published and/or presented at professional meetings.
Expert has considerable experience in training programmes for large industrial concerns such as IBM and Bayer, the Mexican electric utility (CFE), PEMEX and others. For many years he has been working on cooperation programmes between Mexican universities and industrial corporations that has resulted in very successful joint projects, such as training programmes, internships, applied research and chairs.
Array
He improved the efficiency of inventory and distribution policies for a pharmaceutical company and its large chain of retail stores using a simulation model.He carried out the economic analysis of a facility for steel pellets manufacturing at Industrias Tecnos (subsidiary of Remington).He was an adviser to the Mexican Electric Utility on Technical, Economical and Environmental issues for over 50 investment projectsHe developed a simulation model to ascertain the origin and magnitude of uncertainty in the event of a severe accident at Laguna Verde nuclear plant. Comisión Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear y Salvaguardias (Mexican Nuclear Security Agency).He developed a dynamic simulation model for the long term strategic planning of a financial institution
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1981 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Management Science | Institution: University of Stirling, U.K. |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Loughborough University, U.K. |
| Year: 1975 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: ITESM, Mexico |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Associate Professor | Department: Finance |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for teaching Decision Sciences and Investment Appraisal in MBA and other graduate programs. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2004 | Employer: Universidad Anahuac | Title: Director | Department: Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering and Technology |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for consulting and training for local industry. Also responsible for postgraduate programs in Engineering |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1995 | Employer: ITESM-Mexico City Campus | Title: Director of International Academic Programmes | Department: EGA |
Responsibilities:He was in charge of joint academic programs with American universities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1991 | Employer: Mega.Com S.A. de C.V. | Title: Director | Department: Consulting |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for consulting projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1984 | Employer: National University of Mexico | Title: Researcher | Department: Energy Research Program |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for the development of planning models for the efficient generation and use of energy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1982 | Employer: Office of Advisors to the President, Mexico | Title: Technical Adviser | Department: |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for the development of two planning models:stocking and distribution of grains, and optimal oil extraction. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 1976 | Employer: National Council of Science and Technology, Mexico | Title: Project Engineer | Department: National Council of Science and Technology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1976 to 1976 | Agency: National Council of Science and Technology, Mexico | Role: PROJECT ENGINEER | Description: He was responsible for the technical and economic evaluation of new ventures |
| Years: 1981 to 1982 | Agency: Office of Advisers to the President, Mexico | Role: TECHNICAL ADVISER | Description: He was responsible for the development of planning models |
| Years: 1990 to 1991 | Agency: Nacional Financiera/United Nations Development Program (Joint Industry Modernisation Programme) | Role: Technical Adviser | Description: He was responsible for consulting projects on productivity improvement, financial planning, investment appraisal and efficient use of energy for manufacturing, textile and steel industries. |
| Years: 1983 to 1986 | Agency: Government of the State of Mexico | Role: Adviser | Description: Responsible for the development of economic planning models. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1977 to 1977 | Country / Region: United Kingdom | Summary: As a graduate student at Loughborough University, he developed an optimisation model for the Solvent Fractionation of Palm Oil, based on pilot plant data. This project was carried out for Unilever, G.B. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Founding Member of the Asociación Mexicana de Promotores de Negocios Tecnológicos. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Member of RENIECYT (National Registry of Science and Technology) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 25 publications including one book on Investment Appraisal |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Mother tongue |
| English | He is fluent in English |
| German | Basic conversation |
Fields of Expertise
discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo method, mathematical modeling, engineering economics, linear programming, operations research, manufacturing systems modeling, mathematical model, process optimization, industry-education interaction, productivity, oil distribution, business process management, dynamic process simulation, integer programming, mathematical optimization model, education, process simulation, inventory control system, production cost, process modeling, dynamic modeling, chemical process modeling, manufacturing process optimization, optimization, industrial engineering, queuing theory, nonlinear programming, inventory model