Philosophy
Jose Cuevas-Valenzuela
Industrial Engineer, MSc., PhD.
Santiago
Summary
Experienced Industrial Engineer, MSc., PhD. with over 10 years of experience and a clear purpose: to transform companies in a sustainable way through the development, implementation and management of technologies, innovation and transfer of R&D results. Possesses key competencies for the identification of needs, problems and opportunities and the creation of cost-effective and innovative solutions. Able to lead and orchestrate multidisciplinary teams, methodical, creative, proactive and with outstanding communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
AI Application Manager
The Not Company
Santiago
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborating with R&D, Chefs, Tech, Marketing and Innovation team members to promote and increase adoption of the AI proprietary platform (Giuseppe) for product development. Adoption has increased 30% during 2022.
- Implementing indicators and a digital dashboard for monitoring and controlling technology adoption and contribution.
- Working along designers, machine learning and software engineers to collect and process user feedback for improving Giuseppe platform.
- Developing and implementing a training program for newcomers and existing users of Giuseppe platform
- Standardizing, modeling and optimizing processes related to plant-based product development through the use of Giuseppe, applying BPM and process mining approaches.
Research and Innovation Leader - Engineering
Holding Viña Concha y Toro
Talca
07.2015 - 08.2021
- Worked at Center for Research and Innovation https://cii.conchaytoro.com/home/
- Collaborated with R&D, Engineering, Winemaking and Viticultural team members to develop digital solutions for process innovation.
- Implemented and led Innovation and Technology Transfer unit for Winemaking, focused on digital transformation projects.
- Implemented and led fully-automated pilot scale winemaking plant and Bioprocesses Engineering Lab.
- Promoted, founded and led data science team for data analytics and process innovation.
- Successfully managed two key R&D projects within a digital transformation program: (i) Grape yield prediction, by applying AI, IOT and sensor technologies; (ii) Building a digital platform for optimizing winemaking processes, based on AI and digital technologies.
Independent Consultant
Independent
Santiago
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Worked for Food and Biotech industry clients, collaborating with different stakeholders.
- Proposed, defined, executed and led innovation projects for process optimization and new product development.
- Leveraged on-site observation, process data and personal interviews to identify needs and develop solutions.
- Carried out cost analysis and project evaluation.
Researcher and Adjunct Professor
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago
10.2012 - 01.2015
- He worked in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses - School of Engineering, collaborating with researchers, academics and industry professionals.
- He directed and led the research area of polyphenol extraction processes and their application in the "Healthy Food Matrix Design" project.
- Directed the research project "Development of edible films enriched with essential oils for shelf life extension of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fillets".
- Co-founded and directed the technological area of the spin-off FishExtend (www.linkedin.com/company/fishextend/), through which he transferred research results and was able to interact with companies in the salmon industry and potential investors.
- He published different articles, book chapters, books and patents related to the results of the research projects.
- Coordinated and taught different courses for Industrial, Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering: Thermodynamics, Chemical Processes, Unit Operations and Process Design.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De Palermo
Buenos Aires, Argentina 08.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
Santiago, Chile 03.2007 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
Santiago, Chile 03.2007 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
Santiago, Chile 03.2001 - 12.2006
Skills
Strategic planning
Certification
Agile Crash Course: Agile Project Management; Agile Delivery - UDEMY
Interests
Science & Technology
Entrepreneurship
Music
Timeline
Agile Crash Course: Agile Project Management; Agile Delivery - UDEMY
12-2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De Palermo
08.2021 - Current
AI Application Manager
The Not Company
08.2021 - Current
The Complete Management Skills Certification Course - UDEMY
06-2020
The Iterative Innovation Process - MITX
10-2019
Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado - COURSERA
02-2018
Research and Innovation Leader - Engineering
Holding Viña Concha y Toro
07.2015 - 08.2021
Independent Consultant
Independent
04.2014 - 07.2015
Researcher and Adjunct Professor
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
10.2012 - 01.2015
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
03.2007 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
03.2007 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
03.2001 - 12.2006
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