Esteban Soto Vera

Esteban Alexis Soto Vera Ph.D. Student in Technology Industrial Engineer Email:-Phone: - Address: 103 S 4th St, Apt 503 Lafayette, IN 47901 EDUCATION Ph.D. in Technology, Purdue University, United States, (expected 05/22) Master in Industrial Management with major in Finance Management, University of Concepcion, Chile, 2015 Thesis: “Analysis of cointegration among the sectoral indices of the Chilean stock market and the Index of Selective Price (IPSA), applied to recession periods versus those without international recession” Advisor: Eduardo Sandoval, PhD Industrial Engineer, University of Concepcion, Chile, 2014 Thesis: "Feasibility Study of the Biobío Science and Technology Park, focused in the Social and Economic Impact in the country" Advisor: Pablo Catalán, PhD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cofounder & CEO, Potencial, Chile, 2017 The Startup's main activity is the design and development of electrostatic device, “MPZero”, to reduce emissions of particulate material. Devices are developed on a residential and commercial scale that allows reducing emissions from biomass combustion. Energy efficiency consulting and installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems are also provided. Cofounder, Inway, Chile, 2016 Startup dedicated to the monitoring of cargo and passenger transport vehicles. Engineer of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Energy, Chile, 2016 In charge of implementing the energy efficiency program in the Biobío region: training the community, monitoring and generating new projects on energy efficiency in the public and private sector. Project Engineer, Cluster Solar House, University of Concepción, Chile, 2015 Managed the project of a sustainable house developed by the School of Architecture. This included photovoltaic generation, home automation and water treatment. Lead Engineer, Solar Car Project, University of Concepción, Chile, 2014 Lead the management team, the project involved design, and construction of a solar racing car, to compete in the Atacama Solar Challenge. Esteban Alexis Soto Vera Email:-Phone: - Address: 103 S 4th St, Apt 503 Lafayette, IN 47901 Ph.D. Student in Technology Industrial Engineer Teaching Assistant, University of Concepción, Chile,- In courses of: optimization methods II, management, economy, and systemic analysis of industrial systems. FUND RAISING “Intellectual property” Fund , Government of Chile, Fund for patenting of a particulate material capture system, ($11,500 USD), 2018. “Capital Semilla” Fund , Government entrepreneurship, ($38,000 USD), 2016. of Chile, Fund for innovation and “Impacta Energia” Fund , Government of Chile, Public innovation contest with social impact ($120,000 USD), 2016. “Capital Semilla” Fund , Government entrepreneurship ($38,000 USD), 2015. of Chile, Fund for innovation and VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES President, Purdue Chilean Association, 2019 Vice- President, Chilean Association of Industrial Engineering Students, 2012 President, Student center of Industrial Engineering, University of Concepción, Chile, 2011 Volunteer, Program: Adopt a Brother, Foundation for poverty overcoming, 2010 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English. Software and programing: Eviews, SPSS, R, SAS, MySQL and Microsoft Office Teamwork: Conflict resolution and relationship building. Communications: Verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills. Public speaking: Confidence and creation of effective presentation slides. Flexibility: Patience, perceptiveness and problem solving. Esteban Alexis Soto Vera Ph.D. Student in Technology Industrial Engineer Email:-Phone: - Address: 103 S 4th St, Apt 503 Lafayette, IN 47901 SCHOLARSHIPS FULBRIGHT–CONICYT: Equal opportunities doctoral scholarship, 2016. Government Scholarship: “Bicentenary”, for undergraduate education, 2008. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Member of Purdue Chilean Association Member of Purdue Fulbright Association. Cofounder and member of Chilean Association of Industrial Engineering Students. LIST OF REFERENCES Dr. Linda Naimi Associate Professor, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Purdue University, United States. Email:-Phone: - Dr. Pablo Catalan Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering University of Concepcion, Chile. Department of Industrial Engineering Email:-Phone: - Dr. Rodrigo de la Fuente Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering University of Concepcion, Chile. Email:-Phone: -