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Juan Lopez

@juanlopez2

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to deliver executive-ready insights that improve operational performance—translating complex operational, financial, and technical data into process optimization, risk-informed decisions, and measurable outcomes in regulated, asset-intensive environments.

Senior business consultant with more than 15 years of experience leading planning, performance management, risk management, operational excellence, supply chain, and business transformation initiatives across energy, mining, manufacturing, defense, logistics, and industrial sectors.

Throughout my career, I have supported executive teams in strategic planning, performance analysis, process optimization, governance, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making. I have managed multimillion-dollar programs, developed business cases, evaluated operational performance, documented complex processes, and delivered recommendations that improved efficiency, compliance, and organizational results.

My background includes leadership roles with Ecopetrol, Petrobras, Deloitte, OCENSA, and Indumil, where I worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, senior executives, engineers, operations specialists, financial professionals, and external stakeholders. I have experience producing technical reports, conducting research, validating information, analyzing large volumes of data, identifying inconsistencies, and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

I am a native Spanish speaker with professional English proficiency and a strong interest in artificial intelligence, knowledge management, analytics, language quality, and human-AI collaboration. I enjoy evaluating complex information, investigating root causes, documenting findings, improving processes, and contributing to projects that require critical thinking, accuracy, and structured reasoning.

My expertise spans enterprise risk management, operational performance, business analytics, process improvement, supply chain optimization, project governance, technical documentation, and continuous improvement. I am particularly interested in AI training, model evaluation, research, and data annotation projects where analytical rigor, communication skills, and domain expertise can help improve the quality and reliability of advanced AI systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Business Planning Consultant

Current

Armorium Global

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led industrial development projects for detonator manufacturing, ammunition production, and mineral refining facilities, defining operating models, production capacities, and business strategies. Built business cases, CAPEX and long-term OPEX projections, asset lifecycle plans, and performance frameworks to support investment decisions.

Business Planning Industrial Operations Consulting Asset Lifecycle Management OPEX Operational Readiness Financial Modeling KPI Management Risk Assessment And Categorization Tool (RACT)CapEx Vs OpEx Assessments

Director of Business Planning

Indumil

Jun 2016 - Jun 2024 (8 years)

Directed export fulfillment and post-sales service operations across multiple markets, managing sales operations, production planning, logistics coordination, and contract execution. Managed customer relationships and issue resolution while delivering performance reporting across the order fulfillment lifecycle.

Post Sales Production Planning Logistics Coordination Post Contract Execution Stakeholder Management performance reporting Supply Chain Operations KPI Analysis Lean Manufacturing Maintenance Coordination Quality Control HSE management ISO Standards Export Compliance SCM Critical Path Management Explosion Prevention Weapons And Ammunition Management Mining Operations

Consulting & Financial Assurance Manager

RSM

Mar 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Led organizational assessments, governance work, and process optimization initiatives in regulated consulting environments. Produced organizational diagnostics and performance frameworks with executive-facing recommendations supporting operational improvement and change efforts.

Process Optimization Business Transformation Performance Improvement Change Management Strategic Recommendations Strategy Process Management ERP Implementation Audit Management SOX Compliance Internal Control COSO Framework ERM Aviation Operations Change Leadership

Risk Management Leader, Refinery Project

Ecopetrol Holding

Jan 2009 - Feb 2013 (4 years 1 month)

Led enterprise risk management activities supporting capital projects, operational programs, and business transformation initiatives across multidisciplinary teams. Developed executive dashboards, risk assessments, governance reports, mitigation plans, and issue escalation analyses to enable informed decision-making.

Enterprise Risk Management Capital Projects Risk Assessment Mitigation Planning Continuous Improvement Dashboards Oil And Gas Industry Refinery Operations Risk Management Insurance CapEx Vs OpEx Assessments ERM ISO Standards Investment Analysis Change Management KPI Management KRI Development

Senior Process Consultant (SAP)

OCENSA Pipeline

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 (8 months)

Led SAP-enabled transformation of project, procurement, asset management, and maintenance processes to improve operational performance. Coordinated requirements gathering, workflow redesign, risk resolution, and stakeholder workshops to support validated implementations and change management.

Requirements Gathering Procurement Asset Management Maintenance Operations Workflow Design Process Validation Change Management Executive Reporting Risk Resolution SAP Logistics Management Pipeline Management Compliance Management

Planning & Performance Professional

Petrobras Colombia Limited

Feb 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Managed planning, budgeting, forecasting, project tracking, and performance monitoring for exploration and production investment programs. Delivered executive reports and performance analyses to support governance reviews, decision-making, and portfolio oversight.

Budgeting Forecasting Project Tracking Performance Monitoring Resource Allocation Executive Reporting Cross functional Coordination KPI Management Budget Management CapEx Vs OpEx Assessments Compliance Management

Senior Strategy & Operations Consultant

Deloitte

Apr 2000 - Jan 2007 (6 years 9 months)

Supported enterprise system implementation projects by validating workflows, coordinating testing, and analyzing business requirements across multiple functions. Redesigned and optimized 20+ cross-functional processes across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and customer support for client leadership teams.

Enterprise Implementation Business requirements analysis Validation Supply Chain Operations Change Management Quality Assurance ABC Strategic Planning Process Optimization SAP FI CO SAP Energy Industry Telco Solutions Life Sciences Oil and Gas Financial Management Pharmaceutical Industry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EU Business School

Global MBA, AI & Data Analytics

2024 - 2026

Grade: 4.6

Activities and societies: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Covering statistical methods, regression, and the use of tools like R for analysis. Big Data: Focusing on project management, agile methodologies, and practical industry use cases. Business Intelligence (BI): Teaching the design of reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Completed a Global MBA program with a focus on AI and Data Analytics at EU Business School.

Brunel University London

Master of Science (MSc), Building Services Engineering with Renewable Energy

2012 - 2014

Grade: 4.2

Activities and societies: The program consists of compulsory modules and a final dissertation. Includes: Energy Conversion Technologies Electrical Services and Lighting Design Building Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning Acoustics, Fire, Lifts and Drainage Building Services Design and Management Renewable Energy Technologies Energy Efficient Ventilation for Buildings

Earned an MSc in Building Services Engineering with Renewable Energy from Brunel University London.