Gabriel Herrera
About Gabriel Herrera
Gabriel Herrera is a Principal and International Instructor at Instituto Americano de Recubrimientos y Corrosión, with extensive experience in coatings and corrosion management. He has held various roles in organizations such as AMPP and SSPC, and possesses certifications in protective coatings and inspection techniques.
Work at Instituto Americano de Recubrimientos y Corrosión
Gabriel Herrera has served as an International Instructor at Instituto Americano de Recubrimientos y Corrosión since 2019. In this role, he focuses on educating professionals in the field of coatings and corrosion, leveraging his extensive industry knowledge. His tenure at the institute spans five years, contributing to the development of training programs that align with current industry standards.
Experience at AMPP
Since 2021, Gabriel Herrera has been involved with the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) as a Membership Program Committee Staff and as an International Instructor. His role includes engaging with members and providing instruction on materials protection and performance, reflecting his commitment to advancing industry practices. His ongoing contributions to AMPP have lasted for three years.
Professional Background in Coatings and Corrosion
Gabriel Herrera has a diverse professional background in the coatings and corrosion industry. He previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at The Coatings & Corrosion e-show in Ecuador for eight months in 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Founder and Voluntary Member of the SSPC Ecuador Chapter from 2018 to 2021, demonstrating his leadership and initiative within the field.
Educational Qualifications
Gabriel Herrera earned his Engineer's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas - ESPE, completing his studies from 2007 to 2013. He also pursued proficiency in the English language at the same institution from 2013 to 2014. Furthermore, he studied French at French Alliance Quito, achieving 15 levels of proficiency from 2011 to 2014.
Certifications and Industry Knowledge
Gabriel Herrera holds multiple certifications that enhance his expertise in the coatings and materials protection field. He is a certified SSPC protective coatings inspector Level III and a NACE coatings inspector Level II. Additionally, he is certified as an ASNT inspector in various techniques, including PAUT/UT/VT/MT/PT Level II and RT Level I. His broad knowledge encompasses industry standards such as NACE, SSPC, ASME, ASTM, API, and AWS.