Katherine Alvarado Acuña
About Katherine Alvarado Acuña
Katherine Alvarado Acuña is a Customer Support Engineer at Emerson in Escazú, Costa Rica, and a Freelance Design Consultant in Prague, Czech Republic.
Current Roles at Emerson and Autónomo
Katherine Alvarado Acuña is currently employed as a Customer Support Engineer at Emerson in Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. Since March 2020, she has been providing technical support for Ovation® DCS systems. Additionally, Katherine works as a Freelance Design Consultant at Autónomo in Prague, Czech Republic, managing client projects and offering design consultancy services.
Previous Experience at Emerson and Ingeniería Eléctrica Hernández & Soto
Before her current roles, Katherine served as a Technical Support Representative at Emerson from 2017 to 2018 in Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. Prior to that, she worked as Ingeniera de Diseño at Ingeniería Eléctrica Hernández & Soto for five years, focusing on electrical design for both industrial and luxury home projects in San José, Costa Rica.
Educational Background and Certifications
Katherine obtained her Bachelor's degree in Educación bilingüe y plurilingüe from Saint Valentine High School in 2008. She studied Programming Technician and earned a Bachelor's degree from Don Bosco Technical High School between 2003 and 2007. She also achieved Cisco certifications in networking, including CCNA 1 and CCNA 2, and pursued a Bachillerato in Ingeniería electromecánica at Universidad Internacional de las Américas from 2009 to 2017.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Katherine Alvarado Acuña specializes in providing technical support for Ovation® DCS systems used in critical infrastructure. She manages outsourced agreements and provides front-line technical support. Her expertise extends to electrical design for diverse projects, enhancing her practical know-how in both industrial and residential settings.
Business Development and Leadership
In her professional journey, Katherine has been involved in business development and sales strategies. She manages operations in her role at Emerson, displaying her leadership abilities effectively. Her dual role as a Customer Support Engineer and Freelance Design Consultant illustrates her versatility and commitment to professional growth across different sectors.