The Clorox CompanyResearch And Development Intern
Jul. 2022 - Jan. 2024Aldo Bonzi, Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaKey achievements and responsibilities: -Development and implementation of ViCAT: Designed a simulation tool to optimize decision-making for cost-saving projects in collaboration with R&D and Finance teams. ViCAT reduced analysis time from one month to minutes and was implemented in Argentina and Latin America as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Scenario analyses generated potential savings of USD 200,000 to 400,000 in prototyping. -Strategic presentations: Led the presentation of ViCAT to international Modeling and Simulation teams, as well as local Marketing, Finance, R&D, and other key departments, showcasing its impact on decision-making. -Packaging projects: Conducted tests and analyses that significantly improved the company’s gross margin. -Supplier evaluation: Drafted detailed reports on raw materials compliance from various suppliers, providing critical data for quality and standards compliance decisions. Pilot plant tests: Assisted in high-complexity pilot projects, introducing technologies that optimized product efficiency and quality before full-scale implementation. -Laboratory equipment management: Operated specialized equipment such as INSTRON, MAGNAMIKE, and MITUTOYO, ensuring accuracy and reliability in tests and projects. -Learning optimization: I created personalized QR codes for quick access to instructional videos on the proper use of measurement tools, enhancing intern training. Additionally, I developed digital tools in Microsoft Teams to organize formal and informal training sessions, fostering a comprehensive learning environment.