CHARLES ATENCIO
Bradford, MA
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EDUCATION
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Master of Science, Engineering Management, Jun. 2010
• Leadership Mentor - MIT Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (MIT GEL).
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Jun. 1999
• Midshipman / Cadet - United States Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC).
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Program Manager / Chief of Staff, Mar. 2011 - Present
Prince of Wales Fellows at MIT, Cambridge, MA
• Established entrepreneurial partnerships with leaders in academia, industry, military commands and the IBM Network
Science Research Center (NSRC) for projects on cyber security, civil affairs, social network analysis, and global strategy by developing whitepapers, preparing proposals, participating in sales presentations, and managing project timelines and
research, which have resulted in expanded market opportunities across defense and development sectors.
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Capital Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer, Jan. 2013 - Apr. 2014
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Billerica, MA
• Directed complex cross-organizational capital projects that supported 24/7 FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
operations, by evaluating system requirements, developing project scope, establishing schedules, estimating budgets,
preparing procurement documentation, reviewing reports, and supervising outside technicians and consultants.
• Developed processes that increased efficiency in engineering scope development, technical design review, and construction administration, which collaboratively partnered with stakeholders from environmental health and safety, radiology, operations, manufacturing, quality control, process support, maintenance, and external manufacturers.
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Project Energy Analyst, Apr. 2011 - Nov. 2011
M+W U.S. Albany, NY
• Awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for the analysis of the 10 mega-
watt Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) by identifying and estimating IT energy
efficiency opportunities in data server computer processor control and HVAC / chiller plant infrastructure operations.
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Technical Instructor / SDM Fellow Jan. 2009 - Feb. 2011
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - System Design and Management Program (MIT SDM) Cambridge, MA
• Accelerated adoption of supply chain sustainability frameworks at Oxfam America, the Coca-Cola Company, and Unilever
by collecting data, leading workshops, and developing innovative change management processes.
• Identified successful corporate sustainability policies for multinational automotive supply chains in Mexico, Brazil, and
Argentina, which incorporated environmental protection, economic development, technology transfer, and labor relations.
• Evaluated business strategies, market adoption, and development of cloud computing and green IT technologies.
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Project Manager / Lead Engineer Sep. 2007 - Dec. 2008
AHA Consulting Engineers Lexington, MA
• Led the 8-person agile design and construction management of laboratories for the pharmaceutical and life science
industries by facilitating the design process, resolving impediments, capturing data, and promoting innovative solutions.
• Reviewed project designs, calculations, and specifications to verify alignment with customer requirements and ensure
compliance with FDA protocols, ISO and ASHRAE standards, building codes, and industry guidelines.
• Awarded LEED Gold project certification for exceeding 20% in energy savings in the design of the FM Global 400,000 sq.ft. corporate headquarters and Tier 3 data center.
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Account Project Manager, Sep. 2006 - May. 2007
RDK Engineers, Andover, MA
• Managed relationships with customers, product owners, and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical / life science industries by leading meetings that aligned project scope, schedule, and deliverables with customer requirements and business strategy.
• Justified the addition of green building technologies to laboratories that saved $1 million in net annual operating costs.
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Oct. 2004 - Aug. 2006
AECOM (formerly Earth Tech / Tyco International), Concord, MA
• Ensured that $20M+ public sector capital projects for State and Federal agencies remained on schedule and under budget by conducting multidisciplinary meetings and reviewing engineering designs and specifications.
• Improved healthcare facilities systems at the National Medical Center by working with Johnson Controls technicians to
analyze system performance data, diagnosing root causes of HVAC failures, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
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Mechanical Engineer, Sep. 1999 - Jan. 2004
Parsons Engineering (formerly Process Facilities / PFI Design), Boston, MA
• Designed ISO-compliant clean rooms, labs, and FDA-certified manufacturing plants by engineering HVAC systems,
writing specifications, preparing technical reports, inspecting construction, and commissioning / validating systems.
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FREELANCE AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Joint Cabinet Crisis (JCC) Administrator - Northeastern University
• Developed strategic, analytical, and leadership skills in student diplomatic teams by researching and presenting
contemporary international disputes for Model NATO and Model Arab League role-play scenarios.
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Social Media Director / Campaign Coordinator - Committee to Elect Oscar Camargo
• Solicited 12.5% of the popular vote for an unknown first-time candidate in a three-way primary election by developing
campaign social media marketing platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs), monitoring on-line activity, and leading
an 5-person campaign team that successfully connected with voters, local businesses, and civic groups.
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Chief of Staff - MIT/University of Wales Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Centre (HADR)
• Coordinated the activities of anthropologists, supply chain experts, geospatial data analysts, and human terrain team
veterans to provide social network science workshops for the U.S. Army 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne).
• Analyzed causes of conflict in Africa and the Middle East using System Dynamics & Systems Engineering frameworks.
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Social Media Advisor - MIT Geospatial Data Center (MIT GDC)
• Identified key prerequisites for social media platform adoption and the development of trust on online social networks.
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Leadership Mentor - MIT Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (MIT GEL)
• Prepared undergraduate students to become active members of design teams by organizing experiential learning
opportunities to develop effective leadership, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
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Chief Operating Officer - MIT Social Media Club
• Organized club meetings, presentations, and lectures that connected the club with leaders at MIT, MIT Sloan School of
Management, Harvard University, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
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Recruiter and Outreach Coordinator - MIT SDM Industrial Relations Committee (MIT SDM IRC)
• Engaged in business development to expand MIT SDM program adoption among corporations and industry leaders.
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Co-Organizer - MIT Energy Conference
• Organized workshops and presentations that discussed residential energy efficiency with technologists and policymakers.
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Computer Developer and Network System Administrator - Self-Employed
• Developed and optimized a web-accessible 20TB media server that provides real-time streaming / transcoding of HDTV
video (MPEG4, H.264, AAC, Dolby Digital AC3).
• Configured and overclocked custom-built gaming PCs, high-end graphic workstations, and NAS servers.
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CERTIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
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Certifications
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Massachusetts Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 2000.
• Certificate in Applied Project Management (CAPM), Boston University, 2007.
• Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt, 2015 (expected).
• Security Clearance: Secret (inactive), U.S. Navy ROTC, College of the Holy Cross, 1995-1997.
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Qualifications
• Spoken Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent).
• Software Applications: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, SAP, AutoCAD, ProEngineer, Algor, MATLAB, Maple, Vensim, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, Google Analytics, Google Maps, Mindjet Mindmapper, Trane Trace 700, Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP).
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Google Blogger, Wordpress, Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram.
• Programming Languages: HTML, C, Visual Basic, and QuickBASIC.
• Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX, Linux.
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Associations
• Professional Associations: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), System
Dynamics Society, Project Management Institute (PMI), Boston Product Management Association (BPMA), Society of
Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of
Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
• Academic Associations: MIT Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (MIT GEL), MIT Energy Club, MIT Enterprise
Forum, MIT Social Media Club, MIT Sloan School of Management Alumni, MIT System Design and Management Alumni,
WPI Sustainability Alliance, WPI Alumni.
• Community Associations: Knights of Columbus (3rd degree), St. Augustine’s Church, Star Citizen (Cloud Imperium
Games), Descendent: Underground (Descendent Studios).
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PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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Theses and Capstone Projects
• The Impact and Role of Multinational Corporations in Achieving Sustainability in Latin American Countries, MIT, 2010.
• Higgins Labs HVAC Design, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1999.
• Computer Integrated “Success for All” - Computers in Educational Curriculum, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1998.
• Anti-Submarine Warfare in the North Atlantic - Innovation in Global Strategy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1997.
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Journals, Conferences, and Workshops
• Big Data to Big Insight Decision Engineering: The Art & Science of Infusing Latent Stability Amidst Dorian Gray Duality,
DuPont Policy Studies Summit, 2012.
• Robust Decision Engineering: Collaborative Big Data and its Application to International Development/Aid, International
Workshop on Collaborative Big Data, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2012.
• Humans as Sensors: The Next Generation of Geospatial Technology Applications to Anticipate and Mitigate Climate
Conflict,” The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes, South Africa, 2011.
• System Dynamics Models for Social Media Behavior, Cyber-Physical Supply Chain Summit, Wales, UK, 2011.
• Multinational Corporation Sustainability Supply Chain Workshop, Oxfam America & MIT Sloan, 2010.
• Energy and Efficiency in Residential Buildings Workshop, MIT Energy Conference, 2010.
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White Papers, Technical Reports, and Case Studies
• Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center: Energy Model & PUE Report, M+W Group, 2011.
• Analysis of Cloud Computing as a Disruptive Technology, MIT Sloan, 2010.
• TD Bank Financial Group: Online Channel Strategy, Harvard Business School, 2010.
• Open Source Project Management in Fedora Software Development, MIT Sloan, 2009.
• Somali High Seas Piracy Resolution - An Application of Systems Engineering to International Policy, MIT ESD, 2009.
• Strategic Analysis and Recommendations for Green IT Management of Data Centers, MIT Sloan, 2009.
• Study of the Development and Business Strategy of Cloud Computing Applications, MIT Sloan, 2009.