David Solorzano-Arias
San José
Summary
Results-driven manager with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and streamlining operations. Expertise in leadership, process improvement methodologies, and resource management to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills contribute to successful project outcomes while adhering to stringent quality standards. Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement within laboratory environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Head Manager
AGQ Costa Rica
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the ISO 17025 Management System
- Responsible for the monitoring and improvement of fundamental production KPIs
- Definition and monitoring of the maintenance system for materials and instrumentation in laboratories
- Collaboration with Technology in the definition and continuous improvement of processes and analytical methodology, responsible for their implementation
- Design, control and management of the budget assigned by the management to the laboratories
- Responsible for compliance with Recruitment and HR policies and procedures
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between team members or customers in a professional manner.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions to reduce overhead expenses.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.
Chief Operating Officer
AGQ Lambda
San Francisco De Dos Ríos
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Director of the sampling and logistics departments related to the activity of selling chemical and microbiological services
- Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating technical and logistical procedures
- In charge of implementing procedures that improve the efficiency and productivity of the company's daily operations
- In charge of managing the human and economic resources of the department
Environmental Lab Manager
AGQ Lambda
San Francisco De Dos Ríos
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Technical manager at local level of the laboratory and analytical validations of the methods
- In charge of monitoring the management system and distribution of the workloads of the personnel in charge; in addition to the monitoring and control of the main management indicators of the laboratory
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe lab practices.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Environmental and Food Chemist
Primoris Lab Costa Rica
San Rafael
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Development of analysis of heavy metals in water and food, pesticide residues in food and environmental parameters in water
- Documented results of laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all validation documents including test plans, protocols, summaries.
- Documented entire validation process and recorded all changes.
- Created detailed reports summarizing validation activities, findings, and conclusions.
- Maintained and calibrated testing equipment to consistently produce reliable results.
Professor of Chemistry
University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED)
Sábana
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Teacher of analytical, organic and general chemistry for various careers
- Coordinator of Laboratories of the Chair of General Chemistry
- Designed resources to enhance student learning.
- Developed exciting and informative lectures addressing variety of chemistry topics.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss issues related to departmental policies and procedures.
Deputy Director of the Air Area/Quality Assistant
Environmental Analysis Laboratory of the National University (LAA-UNA)
Heredia
08.2010 - 04.2017
- Coordination of analysts, development of methods and analysis of results in the sale of services and research
- Quality management of accredited analytical methods
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
- Represented the department at meetings, conferences, workshops.
- Instructed undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and experimental design principles.
- Applied knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to support research and experiments.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
Professor of Environmental Sciences
School of Environmental Sciences of the National University (EDECA-UNA)
Heredia
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Teacher in theoretical-practical courses of environmental technologies in the analysis of air pollutants and integrated solid waste management
- Conducted research related to the field of study.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration with a major in Quality Management
ULACIT
San José12-2023
Master's Degree - Environmental Management
National University (UNA)
Heredia05-2019
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Chemistry
National University (UNA)
Heredia05-2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Technological skills
- Responsibility
- Versatility
- Efficiency
- Teamwork
- Proactivity
- ISO 17025 compliance
- Budget management
- Equipment maintenance
- Human resources management
- Analytical methodology
- KPI monitoring
- Process improvement
- Laboratory safety
- Customer service
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Innovation managementExpertise in sampling
- Quality management techniques
- Analytical methods
- Chemical analysis
- Mass spectrometry
- Inductively coupled plasma
- Gas chromatography
- Liquid chromatography
- Infrared spectroscopy
- UV-visible spectroscopy
- Test method validation
Publications
- 2011, Fourth Annual Report on Air Quality in the Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica, Collaboration
- 2012, Concentration and chemical composition of PM-10 particles in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica in 2012, Herrera, J., Rojas, F., Beita, V., Rodríguez, A., Solórzano, D., Argüello, H., Environmental Sciences, 48, 39-53
- 2013, Determination of methane and nitrous oxide emissions generated in rice plantations in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Herrera, J., Beita, V., Solórzano, D., Argüello, H., Rodríguez, A., Environmental Sciences, 46, 5-14
- 2013, Temporal and spatial variations in organic and elemental carbon concentrations in PM10/PM2.5 in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica, Central America, Herrera, J., Rojas, J., Rodríguez, S., Beita, V., Solórzano, D., Campos, A., Cárdenas, B., Gibson, D, Atmospheric Pollution Research, 4, 53-63
- 2014, Use of passive samplers for the determination of nitrogen dioxide in two municipalities of the metropolitan area of Costa Rica in 2004-2013, Herrera, J., Rodríguez, S., Herrera, E., Rojas, J., Beita, V., Solórzano, D., Environmental Sciences, 48, 20-29
- 2016, Sixth Annual Report on Air Quality in the Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica, Elaboration
- 2016, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2.5 and PM10 atmospheric particles in the Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica: Sources, temporal and spatial variations, Herrera, J., Cháves, M., Rojas, J., Beita, V., Solórzano, D.
- 2017, Chemical characterization of filterable PM2.5 emissions generated from regulated stationary sources in the Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica, Herrera, J., Rojas, J., Mugica, V., Solórzano, D., Beita, V.
- 2017, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in filterable PM2.5 emissions generated from regulated stationary sources in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica, Herrera, J., Rojas, J., Mugica, V., Solórzano, D., Beita, V.
- 2023, The Internet of Things (IoT) for Sustainability: A Framework for Costa Rica, Okot, Tom, Madrigal-Mendez, Priscilla, Solorzano-Arias, David, Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, 18, 3-17
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Laboratory Head Manager
AGQ Costa Rica
05.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
AGQ Lambda
02.2022 - 05.2023
Environmental Lab Manager
AGQ Lambda
06.2020 - 02.2022
Environmental and Food Chemist
Primoris Lab Costa Rica
06.2018 - 06.2020
Professor of Chemistry
University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED)
04.2017 - 06.2018
Professor of Environmental Sciences
School of Environmental Sciences of the National University (EDECA-UNA)
06.2012 - 12.2014
Deputy Director of the Air Area/Quality Assistant
Environmental Analysis Laboratory of the National University (LAA-UNA)
08.2010 - 04.2017
Master's Degree - Business Administration with a major in Quality Management
ULACIT
Master's Degree - Environmental Management
National University (UNA)
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Chemistry
National University (UNA)