AI, data, cyber intelligence and product
AI + Operations + Execution
Industry-focused profile with a track record in scaling technical capabilities, high-performance teams and digital products that deliver value.
Technology and product leader with 20+ years of experience in mining and heavy industry. I translate technical complexity into business outcomes: less friction, stronger visibility and better decision speed.
Progressive path from operations and digital execution to applied AI leadership in mining, reinforced by continuous specialization in data, cloud, and AI.
2024 - Present
2020 - 2024
2017 - 2020
2014 - 2017
2004 - 2014
Academic foundation and continuous credentials that support AI delivery in mining, cloud adoption, and industrial transformation.
2020 - 2021
Advanced training in machine learning, strategy, and business application.
1999 - 2001
Graduated with honors. Advanced foundation in modeling, control, and complex nonlinear systems.
Completed in parallel with the Electronic Engineering degree through a merit-based scholarship awarded for academic performance.
Author reference: "Modeling and identification of solar energy water heating system incorporating nonlinearities" (Solar Energy, May 1, 2007).
1995 - 2001
Core engineering training in electronics, automation, and control systems. Graduated with honors.
Engineering and MSc tracks were pursued concurrently under a scholarship program granted for sustained academic excellence.
2019 - 2025
Credential portfolio selected for strongest impact on AI delivery, digital mining, and enterprise implementation capability.
Full credential list available on LinkedIn.
Selected initiatives showing direct operational impact through applied AI, digital delivery, and regional technical leadership.
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Technical lead for digital implementation across Escondida and Spence, including Intraday optimization with NVIDIA, bottlenecking analysis, and safety-related capabilities integrated into day-to-day operational execution.
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HSS Monitoring of Conducts initiative to improve FEL protocol adherence in Escondida, combining ML pipelines with two cascading GenAI models for actionable, near-real-time decision support.
Delivery of practical AI training tracks to accelerate baseline AI adoption, Copilot Enterprise usage, and agent creation capabilities.
AI pilot for conveyor operations focused on reliability, continuity, and faster operational decisions.
OT automated decision initiative that reduced project cycle time and improved rougher recovery performance.
Applied AI and machine learning over concentrator data to optimize operating variables and improve metallurgical recovery.
Selected speaker, author, and key note appearances across mining digital transformation and applied AI.
2025
Author/speaker: Digital Transformation with Artificial Intelligence in Mining.
2025
Author/speaker contributions on OT-MLOps and cyber-secure IT/OT convergence for AI in control systems.
2024
Speaker on digital technologies driving mining transformation.
2023 - 2025
Technical speaking engagements focused on applied AI, operations, and data-driven industrial performance.
Press
Press contribution/article on artificial intelligence and industrial impact.
2010 - 2013
International conference participation on enterprise technology platforms.
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