Korina Mercado

About Korina Mercado

AI-Driven Industrial Engineering Training (Early Access) t••••••••@gmail.comI show up for Industrial Engineers.Not to sell a perfect system, but to share what\'s actually working, what I\'m still learning, and how AI is reshaping the IE toolkit in ways we can all use right now.I\'m Kon: IE strategist, Agile Sigma© Black Belt, and Founder of KonnectKonsult.With 12+ years of global experience across Aviation, Tech, E-Commerce, Pharma, Manufacturing, and more. I\'ve spent my career turning complex operational challenges into measurable results.At KonnectKonsult, my work has delivered: 40%+ improvement in team productivity through process redesign and workforce planning 35%+ reduction in operational costs across manufacturing and supply chain 12 large-scale organizations transformed across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Advertising and Tech 500+ professionals upgraded in IE, Continuous Improvement, and AI capabilities Keynote speaker and IE thought leader across global stagesOn LinkedIn, I share the lessons freely.Beginner-friendly. Practical. Built for the IE in the field, not just the boardroom.If you\'re an engineer, analyst, or ops leader trying to make sense of AI in your work,you\'re in the right place. This community is for you.

Experience

1. Founder and Consultant

   Konnectkonsult

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Provide expert consulting in Industrial Engineering Systems, Linear Programming, Operations Research, and Change Management, delivering data-driven solutions across diverse industries, including Gaming, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Meat Production, and HR Consulting.∘ Develop a proprietary in-house framework using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enabling businesses to measure, quantify, and optimize operations for improved efficiency and cost reduction.∘ Design and implement an in-house Planning & Strategy template that supports small business expansion and revenue growth, targeting €100K in monthly revenue.∘ Lead supplier negotiations and cost-optimization initiatives, reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) while enhancing procurement efficiency.∘ Conduct comprehensive Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) analyses, identifying optimization opportunities in workforce planning and elevating organizational efficiency.∘ Supported the development and global rollout of Agile Sigma©, a hybrid methodology combining Agile and Lean Six Sigma principles, by working with Lean Six Sigma consulting groups worldwide to enable adoption across multiple industries.

Education

• Mapúa University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Engineering