Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

1999 - 2004

Polytechnic University José Antonio Echeverría, Havana, Cuba

Thesis: Preparation of a test bench for internal combustion engines with emulsions.

English

Fluent

Spanish

Fluent

Enphase Ensemble™ storage online installation training

March 2021

Winnipeg, Canada

Enphase Solar installation certification training

September 2023

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Enphase Storage regulatory background

September 2023

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Enphase Storage sales training

September 2023

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Designer, Installer

2014 - Present

CORE Renewable Energy Inc.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Designed and installed more than 1000 kW of photovoltaic systems in urban and rural facilities.
• Designed and developed several renewable energy projects. These projects were developed and designed using different programs: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, PVSyst, Helioscope, as well as, SketchUp and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Designed and developed websites and applications related to the company and managed them.
• Developed computer programs to evaluate and optimize energy performance in the designed systems. Programs used to achieve this task: Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, Statgraphic.
• Communicated and collaborated with clients to develop and execute their projects according to their necessities and the industry standards.
• Participated in the proposals and permitting development required by the utilities and the cities/municipalities for the renewable energy projects execution.

Professor Engineer, Researcher

2007 - 2014

Renewable Energy Centre | Polytechnic University José Antonio Echeverría

Havana, Cuba

• Studied, maintained and tested internal combustion engines. The work was performed in secured facilities (test benches) and the collected data was acquired using professional hardware and software (National Instrument hardware and software).
• Analyzed alternative fuels performance in ground support vehicles operating at the Havana International Airport with satisfactory results.
• Developed experimental projects with international universities and companies for alternative fuels using a variety feedstock including sugar cane, vegetable oils, non-edible oils, waste oils and natural gas.
• Taught mathematics, Internal Combustion Engine Theory as well as Mass and Heat Transfer to classes of engineering students. Supplemented classroom instruction with practical hands-on learning opportunities in the lab.
• Chaired student research and study groups, participated in faculty meetings and presented work at international conferences on renewable energy.
• Completed courses on the following topics: HVAC, thermodynamics, system controls, harvesting biodiesels, methods of scientific investigation, engineering economics, solar thermal energy, advanced mathematics, design and analysis of statistical experiments, reinforced composite materials with natural fibers.

Maintenance Engineer

2004 - 2006

Miguel Enriquez Hospital

Havana, Cuba

• Verified progress according to work schedules and timetables. Identified real and potential problems and actions to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Evaluated air conditioning and elevator system equipment from various suppliers for use in the hospital. Determined optimal equipment based on power consumption, performance and price.
• Communicated and collaborated with clients, engineers, project managers, designers and architects at specific site consultations to resolve in situ issues that arise.
• Conducted physical checks on hospital improvement initiatives to engineering systems, completed renovation status reports using MS Word and Excel and submitted findings during daily meetings as well as in writing to the hospital manager, contractors and suppliers.
• Represented the hospital at meetings with contractors to analyze and interpret AutoCAD drawings for ventilation and duct design. Assisted maintenance team with assembly and installation.