Diego Palma Pizarro
About Diego Palma Pizarro
Diego Palma Pizarro is an Engagement Manager at Hatch in Santiago, Chile, with extensive experience in the mining sector, including a significant tenure at Minera Los Pelambres. He holds multiple degrees and diplomas in engineering and data science, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development.
Work at Hatch
Diego Palma Pizarro has been serving as an Engagement Manager at Hatch since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating management and operations engineers within the mining sector. His focus includes overseeing operations from mine to port, ensuring efficient project execution and client engagement. His tenure at Hatch reflects his commitment to enhancing operational performance in the mining industry.
Previous Experience in Mining Operations
Prior to his current role, Diego Palma Pizarro worked at Minera Los Pelambres for several years in various capacities. He served as Ingeniero Control de Gestión Plantas from 2010 to 2014, Ingeniero Gestión de Operaciones from 2014 to 2016, and Especialista Excelencia Operacional from 2016 to 2021. His experience at Minera Los Pelambres provided him with a comprehensive understanding of mining operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Diego Palma Pizarro holds a degree in Ingeniero Civil Industrial from Universidad Católica del Norte, completed between 2003 and 2009. He furthered his education with a Diplomado in Introducción al Negocio Minero from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and a Diplomado in Gestión del Negocio y Operaciones Mineras from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Additionally, he earned a Magister in Data Science from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management, budget analysis, and strategic risk control within the mining sector.
Professional Development and Certifications
Diego Palma Pizarro has pursued various professional development opportunities. He completed a Coach Ontológico program at Newfield Network from 2014 to 2015, enhancing his coaching skills. He also obtained a Diplomado in Big Data para la toma de Decisiones from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile from 2019 to 2020. These certifications contribute to his ability to adapt quickly and learn new applied knowledge areas for professional growth.
Background in Management and Operations
Diego Palma Pizarro began his career at ACHS as Asesor Control de Gestión for nine months in 2009. He also worked as Ingeniero Trainee at Minera Los Pelambres for six months in 2010. His early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in management development, costs, contracts, and investments in the mining operations sector.