Diego Herrera

• Conduct technology-watch and literature surveys to benchmark emerging low-carbon process routes and equipment. • Define design bases for multiple decarbonation solutions in collaboration with the innovation team. • Build conceptual process models in Aspen Plus, develop process flow diagrams, and run mass- and energy-balance calculations. • Pre-size critical equipment and evaluate utilities to support techno-economic assessments. • Present findings and recommended pathways to project stakeholders, ensuring designs align with project constraints and sustainability goals.

• Trained more than 20 companies on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, boosting safety and efficiency through integrated management systems. • Provided technical support during HSE audits in two municipalities in Ecuador, delivering targeted recommendations that ensured full regulatory compliance. • Developed a water-quality monitoring system (Forms/Sheets + SMS) for mining sites, cutting inspection-prep time from 3 hours to 20 minutes and accelerating corrective actions.

• Evaluated, analyzed, and identified risks and hazards across university buildings, focusing on safety, environmental, and occupational health concerns. • Developed and proposed solutions to mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations and standards. • Provided recommendations for preventive measures to enhance overall safety and compliance within the university’s facilities.

• Analyzed daily activity reports of the tanks, identified discrepancies, and provided recommendations, improving data accuracy and reducing human errors by 45%. • Managed supplier payment orders and verified services, ensuring prompt and accurate processing, reducing errors by 17%, and enhancing partner satisfaction. • Coordinated communication between engineers and administrative teams, reducing critical errors by 90% and improving on-site safety and efficiency. • Optimized resource utilization through operational data analysis, reducing inefficiencies by 15% while enhancing safety.