Esteban Lopez
About Esteban Lopez
Esteban Lopez is a Director at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in project management and engineering, previously holding positions at Emerson Automation Solutions and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Esteban Lopez serves as the Director at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on customer development and leads project engineering teams. His leadership style emphasizes empathy and teamwork, which he considers essential for effective management.
Previous Experience at Emerson Automation Solutions
Lopez has extensive experience at Emerson Automation Solutions, where he worked in various capacities from 2011 to 2018. He began as a Project Manager from 2011 to 2014, then transitioned to Project Management Lead (PMO) for Latin America from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he served as Manager of Projects from 2016 to 2018 and then as Program Manager until 2021.
Background in Engineering and Management
Lopez has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de la Fuerza Armada from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Business Administration, Management and Operations from IESA between 1995 and 1997.
Experience at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Before his tenure at Emerson Automation Solutions, Lopez worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as Principal Engineer in Global Manufacturing Engineering from 2006 to 2011. This role contributed to his expertise in project management and engineering within the pharmaceutical sector.
Leadership Philosophy and Values
Lopez emphasizes the importance of hard work and learning from mistakes in his personal philosophy. He believes that these values are crucial for personal and professional growth. His approach to leadership reflects a commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.