Henfry De Los Santos
Innovation and Digital Transformation Manager
Experience
Manager, Innovation & Digital Transformation
Lead innovation and digital transformation strategy with full P&L ownership. Coordinate the development of a new BESS business line, managing cross-functional teams across legal, technical, and commercial areas. Oversee digital automation hub with 10+ applications in production including GPT-4 Vision integration. Manage team of 3 direct reports and ~10 indirect. Establish strategic partnerships with universities for talent pipeline and research collaboration.
Coordinator, Research, Development and Innovation
Built the R&D+i department from scratch in 3 months, defining structure, budget, and methodologies. Implemented innovation system generating 80+ actionable ideas annually with 20% portfolio ROI. Developed 8 digital applications (Python/Django/AWS) automating 1,500 hours/year. Led engineering and commercial development for the first solar repowering project in the Dominican Republic. Launched O&M thermography service line executing 13 projects.
Engineering Coordinator
Coordinated engineering department deliverables achieving 95% on-time delivery rate. Supervised design of 150+ MWp utility-scale and 50 MWp C&I solar projects. Reduced non-conformances by 20% through quality control improvements. Implemented operational enhancements increasing departmental efficiency by 10%. Initiated technical leadership for the first repowering project in Dominican Republic.
Technical Tutor - Mathematics & Programming
Provided specialized technical tutoring in Mathematics and Programming to over 30 university students. Python, SQL, Applied Mathematics.
Engineering Technician
Reduced engineering deliverables turnaround time by 38%. Developed PV Solar 1.0, first in-house calculation application (240 hours/year saved). Introduced DroneDeploy for 3D mapping, impacting 220+ projects with 60% reduction in design errors. Supported construction of 15 MWp ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Prepared technical documentation for 100+ MWp solar projects.
Engineering & Projects Intern
Supported engineering teams with energy modeling (Helioscope, PVsyst) and AutoCAD designs. Assisted in layout process for solar PV projects.