Ernesto Leal
Cerro Largo *** +** * *** -*******
Mazatl n, M xico. 82110 ********@***.**
SUMMARY
Highly analytical energy engineering specialist with extensive experience
working in international environments and leading projects of diverse size
and scope. Results oriented and used to working under pressure with the
ability of enforcing relations within a team and delivering desired
results. Passionate continuous learner with demonstrated problem-solving
skills. Able to adapt to different working situations. Strongly motivated
to overcome challenges and lead the way through dedicated commitment and
enthusiasm. Fluent in three languages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Energio Sustainable Energy Services, Mazatlan, Mexico
3/2010 - Present
Director.
* Energy efficiency studies for buildings.
* Development of renewable energy projects in power generation and
energy utilization.
* Technical and environmental analysis of clean tech applications.
* Energy consultancy.
Monterrey Tech, Mazatlan, Mexico
6/2009 - 7/2009
Calculus Professor.
* Responsible for the Calculus I bachelor course for students from
different academic backgrounds.
* Topics covered included precalculus, analytic geometry, differential
calculus, trigonometry, etc.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden 4/2008 - 10/2008
Master Thesis Project Engineer - "Biomass Fired Boilers with Advanced Steam
Parameters"
* Analyzed the possibility of using existing boilers in small scale heat
production plants for biomass powered district heating and electricity
production.
* Conducted literature and field research of new design parameters.
* Proposed an innovative design based on new technologies which could
increase efficiency and lower the costs working with the design steam
parameters of 550 C and 100 bar.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden 12/2006 - 10/2008
Developer.
* Edited, upgraded and improved the Energy Department's Online Learning
Tool, CompEdu.
* Chapter editing by correcting different errors and explaining
concepts, upgrading platform from HTML to a Flash environment, and
improving chapters by adding simulations, exercises and other kind of
relevant information.
KTH and Vattenfall AB, Stockholm, Sweden
1/2007 - 5/2007
Project Leader.
* Designed an internal fuel preparation unit for biomass fired boilers
in two of Vattenfall's heat and power plants.
* The unit was to produce wood pellets from raw material in order to
properly fire the boilers.
* The final report included a full design of the unit as well as a
technical and economical feasibility analysis.
* Coordinated and organized a group of fourteen engineers from different
backgrounds, both academic and cultural.
Nemi, Education & Technology, Monterrey, Mexico 7/2005-7/2006
General Advisor
* The company focuses on consulting, training and education on
engineering topics.
* Designed and imparted courses on electronics, mechanics, programming
and robotics for students from college to elementary school, using
Fischerteknik models.
* Responsible of engineering workshops in Mechatronics Congresses and
Conferences at different universities across the country.
EDUCATION
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Specialization: Sustainable Energy
Engineering)
KTH Royal Institute Of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 2008
B.Sc. Engineering Physics
Monterrey Tech, Monterrey, M xico, 2005
Exchange Semester (Physics Minor)
Ball State University, Muncie, IN, 2004
Summer Course in Physics (Plasma and Computational Physics)
EPF c le D'Ingenieurs, Paris, France, 2002
PUBLICATIONS
Gonz lez M, Leal E. Technical and Environmental Analysis of a Biodiesel and
Electricity Co-Production Process from Coconut. Proceedings of the 16th
European Biomass Conference. Valencia, Spain, 2008.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows, MS Office, Basic C++, Aspen Plus, Matlab, Java, Lotus Notes and
EES.
LANGUAGE
Spanish (Native)
English (Fully Fluent)
French (Intermediate)
Portuguese (Conversational)
Swedish (Basic Intermediate)