Ricardo Robles

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About Ricardo Robles

Strategy & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience transforming industries through data science & advanced analytics. Expert in optimizing operations, engineering, reliability, maintenance, and procurement using cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks. Proven track record in managing large industrial assets and driving digital innovation for maximum value. A proactive project manager and visionary team leader, committed to empowering frontline teams with actionable insights, elevated workforce capabilities, and superior productivity to deliver substantial bottom-line results. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve human-centric challenges. Prior to McKinsey, he held several engineering, maintenance, and advisory roles in upstream oil and gas. Ricardo holds a BSc degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business. Key skills: Consulting, Transformation, Change Management, Program Management, Leadership, Coaching, Executive Communication Other knowledgeable topics: Advanced manufacturing, Process and manufacturing automation, Warehouse operations and automation, Sales and operations planning (S & OP), Monte Carlo Analysis, Decision Tree analysis, Financial modeling, International logistics, Supply Chain, Gas Turbines, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines / Co-Gen Turbines, Contract negotiation, Supplier management, Outsourcing / Near-shoring, Switchgear, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs)