Nelson Mauricio Viera Rodríguez
Planning Engineer
Tegucigalpa,FM
Summary
Electrical Engineer with over a decade of experience in critical sectors of energy, industry, and technology. Expert in the design, supervision, and maintenance of complex electromechanical systems. I have a comprehensive vision that allows me to interpret the operational context in order to implement solutions that guarantee business continuity and energy efficiency. A leader focused on continuous improvement, aimed at eliminating inefficiencies and compliance with corporate strategic lines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Data Center Planning Engineer
Tigo Honduras
08.2019 - Current
- Planning and allocation of room resources: space, power, connectivity.
- Technical feasibility analysis for internal and external equipment installations (Colocation).
- Design and implementation of electromechanical systems for critical infrastructure (UPS, rectifiers, distribution systems, energy storage systems, environmental monitoring, fire detection and suppression systems, etc.).
- Resource provisioning (cabinets, PDUs, etc.).
- Project formulation and documentation for tender processes.
- CAPEX management for the Data Center.
- Administration of Data Center infrastructure management software (DCIM).
- Provided assistance in the recruitment process for new hires, including conducting interviews.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions to mitigate their impact.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for contract awarding, ensuring compliance with specifications and delivery timelines.
- Design, implementation and update of technical feasibility process for the allocation of IT and Telco equipment in the main Data Center.
Electrical and Telecommunications Systems Engineer
UNAH
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Design of underground medium-voltage power distribution.
- Design of normal and regulated low-voltage power systems.
- Design of lighting, fire detection, and access control systems.
- Structured cabling design for data, voice, and CCTV networks.
- Supervision of electrical installations for building 1847 at UNAH.
Electromechanical Workshop Supervisor
Compañía Azucarera Tres Valles
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinate a team of 13 technicians with different professional profiles, and assign work orders and resources for job execution.
- Design and supervision of low and medium voltage electrical installations for irrigation stations.
- Implemented preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance policies for 200–350 HP motors, vertical pumps, soft starters, and substation-type transformers (300–600 KVA).
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new hires, conducting interviews, background checks, onboarding tasks as needed.
Head of Power Generation
Compañía Azucarera Tres Valles
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinate and supervise the operation of the power generation plant (9 operators per shift, 3 shifts, 24/7).
- Supervise the components of the cogeneration system (boiler, turbine, 12.5 MVA generator).
- Prepare periodic operation reports for the cogeneration plant, accounting for megawatt hours of electricity and tons of steam.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Master's - Electrical Engineering
UCAM-Structuralia
Online01.2026
Master's - Project Formulation, Management and Evaluation
UNAH
Tegucigalpa05.2020
Bachelor's - Industrial Electrical Engineering
UNAH
Tegucigalpa11.2013
Skills
Project Planning and Execution
Electromechanical Design
Time Management
Specification writing
Budget planning
Engineering principles
Leadership capability
Problem-solving
Written communication
Additional Information
Languages
Spanish (native)
English (Proficient)
Portuguese (Intermediate)
Certification
Data Center Design Awareness (DC-PRO) – Sep 2020
Timeline
Data Center Planning Engineer
Tigo Honduras
08.2019 - Current
Electrical and Telecommunications Systems Engineer
UNAH
03.2017 - 06.2019
Electromechanical Workshop Supervisor
Compañía Azucarera Tres Valles
01.2015 - 03.2017
Head of Power Generation
Compañía Azucarera Tres Valles
11.2013 - 01.2015
Master's - Project Formulation, Management and Evaluation
UNAH
Bachelor's - Industrial Electrical Engineering
UNAH
Master's - Electrical Engineering
UCAM-Structuralia
References
- Josué Fernando, Ordoñez, josue.ordoñez@unah.edu.hn, +504 9639-2877, UNAH, Tegucigalpa
- Magda Xiomara, Montoya Irias, Eng., mmontoya@tresvalles.hn, +504 9517-6879, Azucarera Tres Valles, San Juan de Flores