Mercedes Pereyra Boue

Mercedes Pereyra Boue has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mercedes is currently the Director of International Business Development at GameChange Solar since August 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Yaskawa Solectria Solar from 2015 to 2019, where they held roles such as International Product Manager, International Business Manager, and International Applications Engineer. Mercedes also worked as an International Renewable Energy Associate at The VERTEX Companies, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, where they were involved in managing and executing engineering tasks for renewable energy projects in Mexico. Additionally, Mercedes worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, specializing in kinetic modeling of carbon dioxide dissociation in a solar photo-thermal reactor. Mercedes also served as a Project Controller at Skanska from 2011 to 2013, primarily focusing on project planning and control. Prior to that, they worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Universidad Tecnologica Nacional, where they taught courses in inorganic chemistry and integration, and conducted research on natural antioxidants and photovoltaic systems. Before transitioning to the renewable energy sector, Mercedes worked at the National Congress - House of Representatives in Argentina as a Technical Advisor and Administrative Assistant. Mercedes also completed an internship at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic, where they focused on organic chemistry synthesis. Early in their career, Mercedes worked as an Environmental Analyst at Shell, specializing in industrial hygiene campaigns. Mercedes'swork experience reflects a strong background in renewable energy, project management, research, teaching, and public policy analysis.

Mercedes Pereyra Boue has a diverse educational background. Mercedes began their education at Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires, where they obtained their Bachiller degree from 1995 to 2000. Mercedes then pursued a 6-year degree in Chemical Engineering at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional from 2001 to 2009. During this time, their field of study is not specified.

In 2012, Mercedes started their Master's degree in Renewable Energy at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, with a focus on Solar Concentration. Mercedes'sthesis was still pending as of 2014. Alongside their studies in Argentina, Mercedes also attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2013 to 2015, where they obtained an MS in Energy Engineering. Mercedes'sspecialization within this degree was in Renewable (Solar) Engineering.

In addition to their academic achievements, Mercedes has obtained two certifications. Mercedes received their driver's license from Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial in November 2011. Mercedes also obtained the LEED Green Associate certification from GBCI in August 2013.