Brewing Supervisor

• Sep 2020 - Present

A Brewing Supervisor at Cerveceria La Tropical is responsible for all aspects of wort production in a Rolec 20 HL fully automated brewhouse as well as, fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, pasteurization and packaging. The brewing supervisor leads a team of brewers, operators and assistants. It is also responsible of the design of all recipes from concept to execution including the automated procedure of operation. The Brewing Supervisor is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of all brewery production equipment. It is also responsible for keeping all production records.

Teacher of Brewing Technology

• Jan 2018 - Present

Part time teacher of brewing science and technology Part time teacher of brewing science and technology

Brewing Systems Engineer / Regional Sales Manager

• Aug 2019 - Present

Co-Owner / Director of Operations

• Jul 2011 - Present

● Coordinates logistic for importing goods.● Create relationships with new clients and providers.● Open the business for the craft beer malts market. ● Coordinates logistic for importing goods.● Create relationships with new clients and providers.● Open the business for the craft beer malts market.

Brewery Construction/Commissioning Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Lead the redesign, install and commissioning of a 5HL brewpub in the city of Miami. Lead the redesign, install and commissioning of a 5HL brewpub in the city of Miami.

Brewer

• Dec 2017 - Sep 2019

● Operating a 4 vessel 20 BBL brewhouse for producing multiple batches from start to finish. ● Yeast handling and management ● Cellaring duties including fermentation management ● Packaging operations: Filtering, Kegging, and Operation of a Canning line. ● CIP (clean-in-place) of brewing and fermentation tanks, and other equipment ● Logging of all brewing related notes from brew day through fermentation, finishing, and packaging. ● Executing preventative maintenance on all brewhouse and cellar equipment ● Assist in the achievement of key operational Brewery goals (Example: Quality Score achievement, Gross Margin, Continuous Improvement, etc.) ● Provide input for production schedules for Brewhouse, Fermentation, and Cold Processing operations ● Take samples for micro and different laboratory analysis. ● Others: Cleaning and Organize production areas, Inventory of raw materials and final products, participate in weekly sensory panels.

Production Assistant

• May 2017 - Dec 2017

● Assist in Cellar-Related operations: Vessels CIP/Sanitation, Checking Gravities/Monitoring fermentation(Incl. Glycol Controls), Capping/ Chilling/ Dryhopping, Checking CO2/D.O in PRTs tanks. ● Assist in packaging operations: Keg Cleaning, Carbonation of beer, Filtering, Kegging, and Canning. ● Others: Cleaning and Organize production areas, Inventory of raw materials and final products, participate in weekly sensory panels.

Project Manager

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Owner / Lead Brewer

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2014

● Independently perform and monitor brewhouse and cellar operations in a nano brewery.● Autonomously produced 2 bbl batch daily according to recipes.● Design new products.● Troubleshoot and optimize brewery operations for maximum efficiency● Train new employees on brewery operations● Create recipes and evaluate ingredients for new beers● Present company's beer portfolio and answered customers' inquiries at special events (including beer festivals, dinners, tastings, and brewery tours)● Perform procurement of raw materials and new equipments.● Plan and design a 20HL expansion.

Project Manager

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

● Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.● Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.● Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.● Confer with management and production staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.● Direct, review, or approve project design changes.● Supervise the execution of contracted projects.

Contract Negotiator

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

Oversee, direct, coordinate and prioritize the daily activities of the assigned area of the Procurement Planning Department.Generate purchase requisitions for contractors services needed to ensure projects goals are met; interfaces with vendors under span of control. Work with engineer department, production and quality control department to ensure contracts are written according to project specifications.Ensure project deadlines and performance standards are established and met.

Warehouse Supervisor

• Sep 2006 - Dec 2009

Supervises a team of 8 direct report operators.Secure company assets.Maintain appropriate inventory levels.Oversees shipping, storing and receiving functions.

Maintenance Engineer

• Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Plan and design maintenance schedule for 500km of 400KV transmission lines.Supervise and coordinate the work of 18 lineman electricians.Execute planned inspections of transmission lines by helicopter.Deliver a status of condition monthly report to the director of operations. Plan and design maintenance schedule for 500km of 400KV transmission lines.Supervise and coordinate the work of 18 lineman electricians.Execute planned inspections of transmission lines by helicopter.Deliver a status of condition monthly report to the director of operations.

Automation Consultant

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

Automation plan for the water treatment system of evaporative condensers. Automation plan for the water treatment system of evaporative condensers.

Internship

• Feb 2004 - Aug 2004

Electrical maintenance Electrical maintenance