CARLOS DAVID SOLANO PEÑA
Summary
Electrical Engineer Specialist in Public and Private Lighting, Technical Management of International Suppliers
Professional with over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector of electrical and electronic equipment, focused on lighting solutions for public and private spaces. Expert in product development, supplier sourcing, and technical documentation, with a strong track record in expanding product portfolios through strategic partnerships with international manufacturers. Skilled in ensuring compliance with industry standards, optimizing procurement processes, and integrating innovative technologies into lighting systems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Chief
INADISA
05.1995 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: A Colombian company that manufactures and markets conventional and solar power electrical products for the public or private lighting sector.
- Responsible for the technical area and all research and development activities focused on national and/or international acquisition, certification, and implementation of electrical and electronic products related to the lighting sector and the nature of the company. Within the technical area's activities, there is the documentation specific to the products, national certifications with RETILAP & RETIE, international certifications with NOM & UL. In addition to all the technical support within the company's sales coverage area, which includes Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Within the research and development activities, there is the acquisition of new suppliers and periodic visits to current ones, mainly in China/Colombia, related to raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Expansion of the product portfolio for sales, featuring highly competitive, high-quality, and high-performance products.
- Strengthening activities in China to acquire new raw materials, tools, and semi-finished products.
- Timely attention to all technical matters related to product performance in the field at the regional level.
Education
Postgraduate - Public And Private Lighting
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá - COLOMBIA08.2011
Undergraduate Degree - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Industrial De Santander UIS
Bucaramanga - COLOMBIA12.1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Client support
- Client relations management
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective team collaboration
Custom
References and certificates available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
R&D Chief
INADISA
05.1995 - 05.2025
Postgraduate - Public And Private Lighting
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Undergraduate Degree - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Industrial De Santander UIS