Eduardo Serrano Ferro is a mechanical engineer with a Master's in mechanical engineering and experience implementing technologies to improve production processes. He has worked in roles focused on productivity, process engineering, project management, and technical consulting in Colombia, Taiwan, and Germany. His experience spans industries including cement, plastics manufacturing, automotive, and brewing. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and German with basic Chinese skills.
1. EDUARDO SERRANO FERRO
Mobile: 57 3158912252
esfrialemania@gmail.com
PROFESIONAL PROFILE
Mechanical Engineer with a Master´s in Mechanical Engineering emphasized on polymer
processing, with knowledge in project management and experience in the development
and implementation of technologies that directly impact production processes achieving
higher efficiencies that translate into better technical and financial performances.
Customer oriented with great interpersonal skills, able to understand the needs of the
client and translate them to the company offers.
Creative and innovative, focused on problem solving, teamwork and achieving results.
With multicultural experience, flexible to adapt to different environments and fluent in
written and spoken Spanish, English and German.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cemex Colombia S.A.
Productivity Analyst September 2015
Responsible for implementing cultural, manufacturing and maintenance changes in order
to achieve a higher productivity in all the areas of the company. In charge of developing
standards for maintenance practices and manufacturing operations.
ACHIEVMENTS
Standard maintenance plans for the crusher and bagging machines following the
machine manual specifications.
Standard practices for bagging and crusher operation.
2. Ajover S.A.
Process Engineer July 2014 – September 2015
Responsible for the implementation of the SMED philosophy and mold maintenance. In
charge of the mold production plan and responsible for contacting suppliers and mold
manufactures. In charge of a team of 20+ operators and technicians.
ACHIEVMENTS
Time reduction in reference change by 100% from 5 hours to 2.5 hours.
Implementation of preventive maintenance for molds an early detection practices.
Implement operational culture in 5S and SMED.
Efficient team management with great activation and motivation of all parties
towards the completion of the project.
55TH STREET BREWERY, Taipei, Taiwan
Technical and Business Consultant February 2014 - June 2014
Responsible for the brewing process supervision and management in a microbrewery
(less than 100'000L / month), also responsible for visiting potential customers to offer the
product and provide technical support to the business manager.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Implement a standardized brewing process according to Taiwanese standards.
Participate in the development of the commercial proposal for the brewery and its
submission to several potential customers.
Participate in the development of a maintenance plan for the plant.
Develop a process manual for the production of 3 types of beer (Bock, IPA, Amber
Ale).
BYD AUTO AMÉRICA, Bogotá, Colombia
Project Manager for Colombia June 2013 – February 2014
Responsible for technical support in the project to introduce electric taxis and buses to
the Colombian market. Responsible for tracking regulatory and customer requirements.
Coordination with the Chinese engineering team in order to assure a successful
implementation of this technology. Support the sales team in Colombia.
3. ACHIEVEMENTS
Participate in the organization of the launch event for the electric taxis fleet in the
city of Bogotá.
Participate in the design of the 12m electrical bus for the Colombian market, I was
in charge of following the guidelines of Colombian regulations and market
requirements.
Develop a market analysis for 12m buses for Bogotá.
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, Bogotá, Colombia
Research Assistant January 2012 – June 2013
Project for the company Bioplast S.A
Responsible of performing the extrusion blow molding process simulation for a public
transport chair and get the rheological characteristics of the raw material, in order to
obtain the Standardization of production line of chairs used in mass transit.
Generating reports and oral presentations of results of the same in English and Spanish.
Teacher’s Assistant for the courses of Material Science and Material Engineering
Agosto 2009 – December 2010
Responsible of explaining, monitoring and correcting the workshops held inclass, in order
to support students in their performance.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Master´s in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, 2011 – 2013
(unfinished)
Bachelor´s in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, 2006 – 2011
High School, Colegio Helvetia, 2005
OTHERS
Intensive course in Chinese language and culture February-June 2014
National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
Practical-Theoretical course in handcrafted brewing October 2012
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
ASME (American Society Of Mechanical Engineers) 2008-2013
Vice Chairman for the Universidad de Los Andes Chapter 2010-2012
4. ACHIVMENTS
Achieve an increase of 300% in the chapter members.
Participate and develop iconic events of the chapter.
Organize and participate in the Student Professional Development Conference
(SPDC 2011).
AWARDS:
ECAES (SaberPro) 2010-2 Best student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Universidad de Los Andes, with full scholarship for Master degree from the Universidad
de Los Andes.
LANGUAGES
German Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin) Basic
English Fluent
Spanish Native