Arturo Bejarano - Chemical Engineer, PhD, Self employed

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Work Background

Solutec - Grupo BlumosOperations manager

Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2023Santiago, ChileI am responsible for all operations of Solutec. I am in charge of managing the activities and results of raw materials procurement, warehouse management, production, and facility maintenance. I am also responsible for the evaluation of continuous improvement projects and internal and external audits to comply with international food standards such as ISO 22000:2018. Achievements: - Leadership of a multidisciplinary team of operators, technicians, and engineers. - 20 % decrease of raw material shortage. - 30% increase of the KPI OTIF and reduction of response time to client (3 days, on average). - Systematic compliance without major observations of internal and external audits. - Design and improvement of internal procedures reducing process times. - Responsible for the Implementation of the Health, Safety & Security Management System.

Universidad de Chile - Vicerrectora de Investigación y DesarrolloSenior technical Consultant

Jun. 2021 - Oct. 2021Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, ChileAs senior consultant I was in charge of evaluating scenarios and developing GCMPc and pre investment studies for the installation of a Contract Manufacturing Organization for vaccines and biologics at Parque Tecnológico Laguna Carén. Achievements: The information collected was useful for public and private stakeholders to allocate resources to implement the next phase of the project.

ABIO Ltda.Senior Technical Consultant

Mar. 2021 - May. 2021Valparaiso, ChileAs senior consultant I led and executed a technical due diligence of a biodiesel and phytonutrients production plant in Honduras. I was responsible for the collection and organization of existing information, description of the process used in Honduras, construction and analysis of mass and energy balances, and evaluation of the production capacity of the entire plant. Achievements •The information gathered in the technical due diligence served as an evaluation mechanism for investment decisions and participation in the business by a third party interested in the process.

ABIO Ltda.Operations Manager

Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2020Valparaiso Province, ChileAs operations manager I developed a process for the extraction and purification of anthocyanins without the use of organic solvents. I also managed all the R&D projects of the company, being responsible for the direction of the group of collaborators, the correct use, operation, and maintenance of the equipment, and the planning, execution, and supervision of all operations. Additionally, I assumed responsibilities prospecting new clients and supporting the commercial area in client meetings to raise needs, provide solutions, elaborate technical proposals, and budget services for the food, feed, natural ingredients, pulp and paper, fish oil and fishmeal, vegetable oil, and non-metallic mining industries. Achievements •Leadership of a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers. •Comprehensive management six R&D projects, meeting milestones according to deadlines and budget. •Producing empirical evidence for drafting three process patents. •Establishment and management of alliances with two new industrial partners. •Development of a unique process in Chile to obtain anthocyanins from berries without the use of organic solvents. •Creation and improvement of procedures, operating manuals, and data analysis. •Design and execution of conceptual and basic engineering studies for the company's R&D projects and for external stakeholders. •Design and implementation of communication protocols with the client and results presentation forms.

Cactus CommunicationsFreelance Editor

Sep. 2018 - May. 2021Scientific editor for non-English speaking authors in the areas of materials science, biotechnology, chemical and bioprocess engineering.

Frauhofer Chile ResearchTeam leader

Dec. 2016 - Sep. 2018ChileI was promoted to manage and lead all the projects of the Ingredients group within the Agrofoods & Ingredients business area. My responsibilities included the development of pre-investment studies for the technologies and/or processes developed, coordination of activities with the new business manager to define process and technology transfer strategies, technical support to the new business area in meetings with clients to understand and define needs, provide solutions, elaborate technical proposals, and budget contract research services, among others. Achievements • Leadership of a team of eight collaborators (scientists, engineers, and laboratory technicians of diverse specialties). • Comprehensive management of projects with a budget of approx. US$ 300,000 per year (Bees for Care, BIOCODE, among others). • Management of alliances with research centers, external laboratories, and national and international universities. • Representation of the institution at the seminar INNOFOOD 2018, presenting new trends and technologies for the extraction of natural ingredients for food & feed applications. • Retention and restoration of client relationships. Re-structuring of work teams, improving the quality of research, establishing regular channels of communication of technical and business results, and re-allocation of budget.

Frauhofer Chile ResearchResearch Associate

Apr. 2015 - Nov. 2016Santiago de ChileAs a research associate I developed a standardized propolis-based ingredient for the Bees for Care project. I also assumed responsibilities in the implementation and development of methodologies to build technology roadmaps and preparation of R&D proposals for research grants or calls. Achievements: • Production of a propolis extract with standardized antioxidant capacity. • Funding for a technological contract project with Nueces del Choapa. • Delivery of technological roadmaps for the Maule and Los Rios regions of Chile. • Recognition for excellent performance as Project Manager, by the management of the institution.

Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa MariaPart time professor

Mar. 2012 - Dec. 2016ChileProfessor of chemical engineering thermodynamics to undergraduate students.

Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa MariaScientific Research assistant

Sep. 2009 - Dec. 2015Valparaiso, ChileResponsible for the equipment and activities of the process thermodynamics laboratory. Installation and implementation of automatic sampling (ROLSI TM) for high-pressure phase equilibrium measurements. Technical training in the use of high-pressure equilibrium cells coupled to gas chromatography. Measurement and modeling of phase equilibria experimental data.