Juan Pablo Valderrama Mesa

Juan Pablo Valderrama Mesa is an experienced engineer specializing in process improvement and mechanical design within the steel manufacturing industry. Currently serving as a Melt Shop Process Improvement Engineer II at Optimus Steel, LLC since April 2023, Juan Pablo leads projects aimed at enhancing KPIs in maintenance operations. Previously, Juan Pablo held roles at Aceros Turia de Colombia as both a Melt Shop Improvement Engineer and Design and Maintenance Analyst, where responsibilities included mechanical improvements, project management, and reverse engineering. Earlier experience includes a Mechanical Engineer - Trainee at Optimus Steel USA and various positions focusing on engineering projects, vendor management, and team coordination. Juan Pablo holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, obtained in 2017.