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Nilsson Martinez

@nilssonmartinez

Operational excellence consultant modernizing R&D operations, with 50% of a research center’s scientific infrastructure modernized.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to strengthen global, technology- and knowledge-intensive organizations, preparing them to meet the challenges of a continually evolving environment.

As an Operational Excellence & Process Independent Consultant, I implemented an ideation and design process that validated five potential business initiatives. I also formulated operating models, governance structures, KPIs, and operational risk maps for new service units in the U.S.

At Centro de Innovación y Tecnología ICP - Ecopetrol S.A., I directed operations across 42 laboratories and 34 pilot plants, and led a portfolio of 20 investments worth USD 45 million to modernize scientific infrastructure. That work generated continuous annual benefits of USD 13 million.

As Interim Managing Director at the center, I defined and executed strategic and tactical plans, aligning lab and pilot plant capacity with corporate technology priorities. I also led reskilling and upskilling programs for 200 professionals.

Earlier, as Asset & Operational Excellence Manager, I restructured maintenance service sourcing for more than 2,600 R&D assets, reducing maintenance operating costs by 50%. I designed and implemented an RCM-focused cost simulator and maintenance strategies to improve availability and reduce equipment failures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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General Manager's Assistant / Operations Lead

Bodegón Supermarket, Catayu Groups Inc

Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Assisted general management with operational coordination, quality standards, customer service, and inventory control. Designed and automated optimal shift scheduling, achieving customer satisfaction above 95% and 100% effectiveness in maintenance event closure.

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Head of R&D Operations

Centro de Innovación y Tecnología ICP - Ecopetrol S.A.

Mar 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 9 months)

Directed operations of 42 laboratories and 34 pilot plants with over 2,600 equipment, achieving customer satisfaction above 95% and implementing digitalization of analytical processes. Led modernization of scientific infrastructure through a $45M investment portfolio, generating $13M annual benefits and ensuring 100% operational continuity during COVID-19.

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Interim Managing Director

Centro de Innovación y Tecnología ICP - Ecopetrol S.A.

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Temporarily led the center, managing over 1,000 professionals, 40 hectares of infrastructure, and an investment budget of approximately $100M. Defined and executed strategic and tactical planning, aligning operational capacity with corporate priorities and leading reskilling programs for 200 professionals.

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Asset & Operational Excellence Manager

Centro de Innovación y Tecnología ICP - Ecopetrol S.A.

Jan 2016 - Feb 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Restructured maintenance service sourcing for over 2,600 R&D assets, reducing maintenance costs by 50%. Designed and implemented a cost simulator and optimal maintenance strategies (RCM), increasing operational availability and reducing equipment failures. Led asset management under ISO 55000 and HSE, achieving zero occupational accidents.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Universidad de Santo Tomás

Maestría en Calidad y Gestión Integral, Quality and Integral Management

Completed a Master's degree in Quality and Integral Management in 2010.

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Universidad de Santo Tomás

Especialista en Administración y Gestión de Sistemas de Gestión de Calidad, Administration and Management of Quality Management Systems

Completed a specialization in Administration and Management of Quality Management Systems in 2005.

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Universidad Industrial de Santander

Ingeniero Metalúrgico y Ciencia de Materiales, Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

Completed a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science in 1996.

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