I was born and raised in Venezuela. My family owned a real estate development business and having been involved in it from a young age, my father taught me the importance of hard work, fairness, and integrity when running a business. At 16, I fled to the US after going through an unfortunate and life changing incident.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, I worked at Boeing as an engineer supporting testing, manufacturing, and assembly of CH-47 Chinooks and V-22 Ospreys in Philadelphia. I then moved to Seattle to work on the 787 Dreamliner while finishing my master’s in engineering. After a year on the 787 program, I was selected to join a leadership development program that exposed me to the entire value chain of an airplane program. As a result, I was mentored by some of the most senior executives in the company. On the 787 program, I was responsible for overseeing airplane repairs, leading a team of systems integration engineers to achieve airplane certification, and serving as engineering deputy for airplane delivery at the Everett Delivery Center.
While my time at Boeing was rewarding, my desire to run a company never went away. In preparation to buy and manage a business, I became the head of operations at a company specializing in the maintenance and repair of steam energy systems. I worked closely with the CEO on initiatives to improve day-to-day business operations and position the company for rapid growth. I also improved the bottom line of the business by providing better visibility and tracking of inventory and by implementing lean principles in company operations.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer and also have a black belt in Shitō-ryū, a form of Karate. I am excited about this new chapter of my life and look forward to moving to and joining a new community.