"In constant pursuit of excellence in business management"
I’d like to use this space to give my point of view on the progresses of my areas of interest which I will explain bellow. I will regularly add new articles on those topics of interest. I also would like to use this website as a showcase for our upcoming projects, which will allow us to remain competitive in a globalized world. Finally, I will like to use this channel as a way to communicate and be transparent in terms of what we are currently doing and what we want to do in the future.
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The Internet and new technologies give us opportunities to share information about projects and developments in a wide range of industries.
I am involved in the Latin American oil industry. I acquired a major share of Pacific Exploration & Production, the largest oil company of Latin America. I was named director of the board until last August. My purpose was to promote its expansion into new markets improving the extraction capabilities in countries like Peru, Mexico and Venezuela.
I founded O’Hara Administration, an asset management company engaged in a variety of specialized investment strategies. O’Hara Administration is a major shareholder of Hawkers, a leader company in fashion trends and technology.
Additionally I am actively involved in the development of banking services in Africa through a significant shareholding of the BDK group, Holding company of Bank of Dakar.
I am aware of the responsibility that we have in the communities in which we are present. We simply cannot move forward without contributing towards their progress and development. I am especially proud of our contributions to education: we built the new wing for the Carmen Salles School at Ciudad Bolivar, we support various initiatives in collaboration with the Universidad Simón Bolívar, like the postgraduate programs on operation and maintnance of power plants, the Forula SAE project and the building and furnishing of the conference rooms and the high voltage laboratory. We have also built sport facilities and has taken part on projects to protect our enviroment, like in the World Beach Rescue Day.
Areas of interest
eCommerce
I share experiences and data on e-commerce to help with ideas to the entrepreneur who sees the Internet and its social networks, the right platform to start their business.
Energy
Analysis and reflections on everything related to the world of energy, from the oil sector to the application of the latest technologies in renewable energies.
Financial development
The implementation of banking services in Africa is a key factor in the development of a continent that, despite its great challenges, has an immense potential.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis of success stories and advice on leadership and management for those entrepreneurs who decide to embark on their own path to business success.
Is Bitcoin mining with renewable energy enough?
Cryptocurrency mining, essentially the Bitcoin industry, consumes more electricity annually than countries like Switzerland, Argentina, or Finland. This is according to a recent analysis conducted by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) and reported by the BBC. The cryptocurrency mining process consumes a lot...
Read more...Automation in eCommerce: opportunities and limits
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Read more...Are we moving towards an energy mix with only renewables?
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Read more...The lights and shadows of large green hydrogen projects
Some time ago, we discussed in a post the contribution that green hydrogen can make to energy transformation, which faces significant challenges such as the need to reconcile growing global energy demand with existing decarbonization goals for environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the current international tensions have...
Read more...Carbon capture and storage technologies
The CO2 problem remains one of the main environmental challenges to address in order to ensure the planet’s sustainability. For years, the focus has been on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to an energy generation model based on renewables and other non-polluting sources. ...
Read more...Virtual Try-On Artificial Intelligence applied to eCommerce
Artificial intelligence (AI) has radically transformed the way businesses sell products. Thanks to advances in this technology, retailers can provide a more personalized, accurate, and satisfying shopping experience for their customers. One of the most exciting applications of AI in product sales is mixed reality,...
Read more...5 Uncommon Clean Energy Sources That Have Not Been Exploited
International organizations such as the IEA (International Energy Agency) and the oil industry BP estimate that by 2040, global energy demand will increase by 35% to 40%. Most of this consumption will come from developed countries. It is also expected that around 37% of electricity...
Read more...The challenge of investing in Africa
Sub-Saharan West Africa is a region of the continent with a promising horizon if there is a boost in investments, particularly in certain key areas that are strategic for its development, and which range from the provision of infrastructure to the deployment of financial services that can encourage local entrepreneurship on...
Read more...Growth Hacking techniques you should know
As an entrepreneur you will dream of creating a company and growing fast, but the truth is that the reality is very different. On your way you will encounter many difficulties such as lack of knowledge of the market, fixed costs, problems finding partners, lack...
Read more...Importance of Mobile Banking in Africa’s Financial Development
Financial inclusion implies that both people and companies can meet their needs through useful and affordable financial products. It is a priority that is becoming more important every day among authorities, regulatory and global development organizations. In fact, it has influenced 7 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals proposed...
Read more...Production of tidal energy as a renewable alternative
The positive impact of clean energy is undoubted and continues to grow stronger every day. When we talk about renewable energy we usually think mainly about alternatives such as wind or solar. But, the energy of waves, ocean currents and tides has also come into play. Tidal...
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