Santiago Casaliglla
About Santiago Casaliglla
Santiago Casaliglla is a Product Manager with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, having implemented advanced systems for Petroecuador and worked in various engineering roles. He holds a Master of Science in Machine Learning - Cognitive Systems from Technische Universität Dortmund and has contributed significantly to process control and safety in his field.
Work at Materna
Santiago Casaliglla has been employed at Materna Information & Communications SE as a Product Manager since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management, focusing on enhancing communication and information technology solutions. His tenure at Materna spans five years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and product offerings within the company.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Casaliglla holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Machine Learning - Cognitive Systems from Technische Universität Dortmund, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Escuela Politécnica Nacional, studying from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced technologies.
Background in Oil and Gas Sector
Santiago Casaliglla has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, having worked in various engineering roles. He served as Lead Instrument Engineer at EP PETROECUADOR from 2009 to 2012, where he designed process control systems for multiple plants and pads. He also worked as an Automation Engineer at PETROAMAZONAS ECUADOR S.A. from 2013 to 2016, implementing critical safety systems, including two leak detection systems for a crude pipeline.
Projects and Contributions
During his career, Santiago Casaliglla has implemented significant projects that enhance safety and operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry. Notably, he developed an Electrical SCADA system for Petroecuador oil fields, improving process control and emergency shutdown capabilities. He also authored internal documents, including an instruction manual for a Leak Detection System and a draft standard for control architecture in crude oil separators, focusing on functional safety.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
Santiago Casaliglla worked as a SCADA Engineer at Schlumberger for eight months in 2016. In this role, he contributed to the development and implementation of SCADA systems, enhancing monitoring and control capabilities in oil and gas operations. His experience at Schlumberger further solidified his expertise in automation and process control technologies.