1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name Ernesto Rodríguez
Address Mesterstien 20 st tv.
2400 København NV
Mobile Number 004591921175
E-mail ernesto.rodriguez00@hotmail.com
Linkedin address https://goo.gl/qkU2pf
Profile
I am a mechanical engineer, specialized in HVACR at the Engineer Faculty (ISPJAE) in Havana
Cuba, 1985.
During my career I have worked in different branches of my specialty. I have designed systems for
air conditioning and for refrigerated rooms. I have also experience in installation and maintenance
of refrigeration and clima. Further, I have been working as a technical professor of HVACR.
I have authored and published the book “Los refrigerantes en Las Instalaciones Frigoríficas”
published by Paraninfo in 2005.
Professional Experience
From November 2011. Danfoss, application laboratory.
Danfoss is a manufacturer of refrigeration and heating components who also offers solutions for
power generation. It is a global company with facilities all over the world.
Position. Application Laboratory Manager
Tasks/responsibilities.
In my position as Danfoss Laboratory Manager, I am responsible for a group of engineers and
technicians who are in charge of testing Danfoss products. We work together with our R & D sales,
marketing, and production teams to introduce new products in the market with high-quality
standards and reliability.
2. My responsibilities are:
- Manage and lead the application laboratory team.
- Create the conditions to permit the team deliver the tasks on time and with a high level
of quality.
- Management of the laboratory activities
- Implement new facilities in the laboratory.
During this period of time, I have had responsibility in the following projects.
- Relocation of the Laboratory.
- Specification and order of the 250 KW R 134a test rig.
- Specification and order of the 500 KW R 744 test rig.
- Specification and order of the 2000 KW pump system for testing HFC refrigeration
components
- Specification and order of the Universal Psychometric Chamber for testing Heat
pumps and air conditioning units.
- Implementation of the 5S in the laboratory area.
- Specification, order and implementation of the Global Management System.
- Lead the Test New Low GWP Refrigerants Project to support the Global AHRI Low-
GWP refrigerant Project.
2000-2010 CEFOIM. Technical Study Centre.
CEFOIM is a technological academy which offers courses to companies and individuals. There I have been
teaching students to obtain the certifications of the Spanish Ministry of Industry as well as the certification
of advanced level in cooling and heating.
In CEFOIM I have developed projects of several courses, and training programs for the personnel of many
large companies in Spain. Some of these companies are listed below:
Position: Professor.
Tasks and responsibilities.
- Develop of courses and training projects.
- Management of courses and training projects.
- Teaching
Achievements.
- Gymsa – Project of alternative refrigerants course. (2001).
- The Spanish Ministry of Defence – Air conditioning course (2002).
- Hotels NH –Course in maintenance of air conditioning systems (2002).
- Bonsai SA – Course in refrigerating installations (2002).
- Atlas Copco - Preparation course to obtain the certification as authorized refrigeration mechanic
(2003).
- Aire y Fuerza Eléctrica SL. – Air conditioning course (2003).
- Ferroser SA – Project course of maintenance of HVACR installations (2004).
- Maforem - Air conditioning course (2004).
- Hoteles NH – Maintenance of air conditioning systems course I and II (2004).
3. - Grupo Thiessen – Course in maintenance of cooling systems (2006).
- Avhess – Course in refrigeration electricity (2007 and 2008.
- Ferroser – Course in maintenance of refrigeration systems 2007, 2008 and 2009).
1998-2010 HVACR Free-lance professor.
I have worked as a freelance HVACR professor at the following study centres located in Madrid:
- ASEFOSAM.
- ESCALA.
- ROVC.
Further I have worked for consulting groups, where I gave courses to companies about industrial
and commercial cooling systems, heating and air conditioning.
- GLOBAL GROUP S.A.
- OFYDE CONSULTING.
- ATISAE
Tasks and responsibilities.
- Develop of courses and training projects.
- Management of courses and training projects.
- Teaching
Achievements.
- Soluziona Telecomunicaciones – Project course and design in HVACR installations (2001).
- Cofrico – Project course in electricity related to cooling and air conditioning installations (2002).
- Serviclima S.L. - Air conditioning course (2002).
- AENA (Spanish airports and airspace) – Project on air conditioning course I (2003) and II (2005),
project course in maintenance of heating systems at airports (2009).
- Movistar – Air conditioning course (2003).
- Indra – Air conditioning technology course orienteered towards mobile telecommunication stations
(2005).
1996-1997 IAQ Solutions
IAQ Solutions is a company dedicated to the maintenance of buildings installations and with focus in the
indoor air quality.
Tasks and responsibilities
I have carried out projects of maintenance for air conditioning systems, and for the control of the indoor air
quality.
Achievements.
4. - Project of maintenance of air quality control of Toledo Paraplegic Hospital.
- Project of maintenance and air quality control Barclays Bank Offices.
1994-1995 COMBISA in Madrid
COMBISA is a company which main activity is the maintenance, design and installation of electricity and
HVACR systems.
Tasks and responsibilities
I have carried out projects of maintenance, reparation and installation of cooling air conditioning and
heating systems.
Achievements.
- Projects of maintenance of the installations of the “Club de Campo De San Sebastian de los Reyes”.
- Projects of installation of NH hotels air conditioning systems.
1986-1993 Engineer at the Cuban Ministry of Health.
Tasks and responsibilities.
I have carried out projects of installations and maintenance of the cooling and air conditioning systems in
hospitals and laboratories.
- Supervising investments and carrying out the quality control of the installations.
- Carrying out energy-saving programs.
- Study and planning of the magnetizing installations in the hydraulic- and steam systems.
Achievements.
- Design of the ventilation and air conditioning system of the emergency area of the Salvador Allende
Hospital.
- Installation of the air conditioning and hot water systems of the Intensive Care unit and operating
room in Salvador Hospital.
- Project and installation of refrigeration rooms in Salvador Allende Hospital.
- Project and development of energy saving programs for hospitals and laboratories of Cerro
Municipality in Havana City.
- Study, Project and installation of magnetizers in water systems in Havana City.
Education:
- 1999. Project designer specialized in industrial installations in ADAMS 'study centre in
Madrid.
- 1995. Installer of heating and DHW in ASEFOSAM Study Centre in Madrid.
- 1986. Post-grade specialization in health care facilities air conditioning systems at
Havana’s University, Cuba.
- 1985. Mechanical Engineer specialized in cooling and air conditioning (HVACR) at the
engineering faculty ISPJAE) in Havana, Cuba.
5. School Education.
- Primary high school 9 years
- Superior school 3 years
- University 5 years
Other exams and courses.
- Diesel boilers and burners at FÉRROLI study centre.
- Leading others (at Danfoss).
- Project management (at Danfoss).
Languages:
- Spanish – mother tongue.
- English full understanding, speaking and writing.
- Danish, 9 months course at Studieskolen, København.
Publications:
- I have authored and published the book; “Los refrigerantes en las instalaciones
frigorificas”, published in 2005 by the publisher Paraninfo. The book is distributed in Spain
and several South American countries.
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Professional characteristics:
- I am organized, structured, analytical, creative, systematic, hard-working, innovative and
determined.
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Personal skills:
- Professional, quality oriented, responsible, easy to adapt, focused, optimistic, stress
resilient, fast learner, creative, and cooperative.
IT-experience:
Office, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, 3Dstudio.
Membership:
I am a member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers, Inc.) and IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration).
Updated in 2015.