OBJECTIVES

• To get a position as Technology Team Leader.

• Apply my experience in polymer processing and technology for problem solving, product

improvement.

• Add value to product portfolio via development and improvement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Industrial experience as R&D Engineer for polyolefin flexible film and packaging applications and processing including orientation of polyolefin films (MDO).

• Planning, design and evaluation of pilot campaigns for development project work

• Experience & trouble shooting in multilayer film extrusion process and familiarity with other polymer applications: compounding, thermoforming, pipe, injection/blow moulding.

• Proficient in polymer characterization as Rheology, SEC, X-Rays, Microscopy.

• Proactive and self starter who takes ownership on tasks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Borealis Polyolefine GmbH; Linz, Austria. May 2008 – September 2010.

Position: Research Engineer.

Activities:

• Developed next generation polyolefin grades for film applications by analyzing structure-property-processing relationships of the polymer.

• Proactively assisted Business Units in the implementation of novel technologies for the development of new film products

• Established core competencies in polymer film morphology-processing-end properties by developing strong relationships between R&D and other departments.

• Established know how on uniaxial orientation technology for films (MDO)

• Provided technical/troubleshooting consultancy to external customers, as well as to sales and marketing peers translating their needs into new product opportunities.

• Conducted patent analysis and secured industry knowledge and intellectual property by generating periodic internal reports submission of invention disclosures.

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sept. 2004- Mar. 2008.

Position: PhD Research Assistant.

• Conducted rheological characterization of polymer melts in capillary, shear and extension

• Prepared material for publications, international conferences, and poster presentations.

• Execute Technical Project (non PhD work) for rheological and mechanical characterization and processing for a Bioplastic. Gave feedback and consultancy.

Industrias Automotrices RC, SA, Mexico, D.F. Oct. 2003- Jun. 2004

Position: R&D Internship Engineer.

• Designed hydraulic-rubber mountings for engine and suspension in the automotive industry by applying vibration control analysis.

• Successfully interacted with international customers and suppliers with the aim of developing new products (VOLVO, FORD, NISSAN).

• Improved the company’s activities of product design and development through implementation of Quality Control Normativity (APQP Ford & General Motors)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Trouble-shooting in extrusion and film processing for small, mid and big scale film lines, including monolayer and multi layer lines.

• Working knowledge of DoE software and statistical analysis (MODDE, MiniTab).

• Strong foundations in advanced polymer characterization techniques: X-Rays, SEC, microscopy (AFM, SEM), with the aim to well establish structure-property-processing relationships.

• Hands-on in rheological characterization of polymer melts: capillary extrusion (Instron, Bohlin RH2000), linear viscoelasticity (Anton Paar MCR 501 Bohlin – CVOR) and extensional rheology (SER Universal Testing Platform).

• Knowledgeable in other polymer processing operations: Cast film, Machine Direction Orientation, Injection molding, Compounding of polyolefins

• Experience in uniaxial orientation process for films (MDO) for PE and PP and evaluation of processing conditions in film properties

• Successfully determined structure-property relationships of polyolefines by correlating with their processing, achieving the improvement and launching of new film grades.

EDUCATION

Ph. D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Specialization in Rheology. University of British Columbia, Canada. 2008.

M.A.Sc. in Chem. Eng. Area Materials, Specialization Polymers. 2003.

Faculty of Chemistry. UNAM, Mexico.

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering.

Faculty of Chemistry, UNAM, Mexico. 2001.

EXTRACURRICULAR COURSES

Borealis Business Academy (BBA)

Advanced Morphology Characterization (16hr) Nov. 2009

Borealis Business Academy (BBA) Nov. 2008.

Advanced Polymer Characterization Techniques (16hr)

Norner Academy of Science (Norner, Norway) Nov. 15-28, 2008.

Advanced training in Polyethylene Technology (80 hr.)

Borealis Business Academy (BBA) Oct. 2008

Time Management (16 hr)

Borealis Business Academy (BBA) Sept 2008

Patenting and Intelectual Property (8hr).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Available upon request.

LANGUAGES.

English, German fluent

Spanish mother language

French basic

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