Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, and Master's in Industrial Management, Georgia Tech. President and Founder, R-M Engineering and Affiliates. Currently, Minister for Canal Affairs; Chairman of the Board, Panama Canal; Minister in Charge, Metro de Panama. Member, Board of Directors: Panama Maritime Authority; La Prensa Newspaper; Danilo Perez Music Foundation; City of Knowledge; ALAMYS (Latin American Metros). Past President, Panama Construction Chamber (CAPAC). Member, World Presidents' Organization (WPO). Recipient, honours and awards, including: Legion of Honour, France (2012); Manuel Amador Great Cross, Panama, 2007; Distinguished Engineering Alumnus, Georgia Tech (2005); Panama Engineers and Architects Association, Engineer of the Year (2004); Panama Construction Chamber, William Ross Honour Medal.