Degree in Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, USA; Master's in Industrial Engineering and Management; Executive Management programmes, Federal Executive Institute, USA and Northwestern University. Formerly: Process Engineer and Product Forecaster, Texaco Oil Refinery, Panama. 1975, joined the Panama Canal; 1999-2006, Maritime Operations Director; Chairman, ISO 9001 Quality System Executive Committee; then led the Panama Canal's US$ 5.25 billion expansion programme as Executive Vice-President, Engineering and Programme Management Department. Has taught at the University of Panama's Graduate Law School. Has presented to national and international audiences.