Ricardo Robles
Director of Strategy and Operations | McKinsey Alum | MIT Engineer | Texas MBA
- Role
- Director of Strategy and Operations at Amerapex
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
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)
Experience
Director of Strategy and Operations
May 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Strategic Oversight & Risk Mitigation: Lead strategic initiatives for operations across service lines, developing robust mitigation strategies for operational / strategic risks• Performance Strategy and Business Development: Drive performance benchmarking, market analysis, competitor intelligence and business development strategies, shaping long-term strategic plans for organic growth• Project Execution and Delivery Management: Direct project execution and delivery across operational geographies and service lines, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and adherence to compliance goals• Financial and Operational Performance Management: Spearhead financial and operational oversight of projects, encompassing budget development, forecasting, and financial planning to optimize performance outcomes• Skills and Capability Enhancement: Assess and analyze skills and capabilities, spearheading initiatives to expand and strengthen organizational capabilities for enhanced operational effectiveness
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2018 — 2020
The University of Texas at Austin
Executive Education Certificate
2020 — 2020
The University of Texas at Austin
Executive Education Certificate
2021 — 2021
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Oil
- Rcm
- Petroleum
- Hil
- Step 7 Plc
- Offshore
- Oilfield
- Drive Windows
- Offshore Drilling
- Oil/Gas
- Winshuttle
- Maintenance Management
- Fmeca
- Sap
- Sap Pm
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