SOFIA RIASCOS URIBE
Summary
Results-driven Process Engineer with two years of experience in the paper industry, specializing in process optimization to enhance paper quality. Proven track record of implementing strategic improvements that have significantly elevated the quality standards of paper production. Committed to continuous learning and dedicated to driving advancements that result in superior paper products.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Smurfit Kappa
06.2023 - Current
- Provided technical support within cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, striving for a superior product with reduced raw material usage and minimal environmental impact.
- Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, resulting in decreased costs per ton of paper and enhanced mill runnability.
Process Engineer Trainee
Smurfit Kappa
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Immersive experience in paper industry, covering forest management, pulp production, and paper mills, identifying opportunities for process and measurement improvement.
- Analyzed operational data to establish optimal conditions for implementing wet-end and dry-end projects, minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
International Fellow
START Global
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Founded and developed Naturpolymer, a startup that produced composite bioplastic using flower waste material and polylactic acid to create filaments for 3D printing.
- Designed a business plan and economic strategy for scaling a small production to industrial levels, utilizing Swiss investment.
Teacher's Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Introduced the Simapro software to facilitate comprehensive life cycle analysis of processes and products.
- Developed workshops focused on life cycle analysis for both processes and products.
Education
Chemical Engineer - Process And Product Design
Universidad De Los Andes, Colombia
Bogota, Colombia10.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Lean Manufacturing
- Paper Production Processes
- Process Optimization
- Quality Control
- Health and Safety in Paper Industry
- Environmental Compliance
- Troubleshooting Industry-Specific Issues
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Technical Communication
Accomplishments
- Speaker on the Circular Economy panel at Evolve 2021, Envision the Future of Social Entrepreneurship – University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- Secured second place in the regional competition for scientific articles, AICHE - PROCESA 2019, held in Medellín, Colombia, on March 29, 2019.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt- TUM -edx- Currently.
- Project Management Industry Trainning- Brainnest 2021
- Six Sigma principales-Coursera 2020
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence 2020
Timeline
Process Engineer
Smurfit Kappa
06.2023 - Current
Process Engineer Trainee
Smurfit Kappa
10.2021 - 05.2023
International Fellow
START Global
09.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
02.2019 - 12.2019
Chemical Engineer - Process And Product Design
Universidad De Los Andes, Colombia
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