He is a civil engineer with a degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. He has a dual degree MBA with a specialization in strategic business management from Regis University and technology and innovation management and research processes by ITESO. He is a certified ASNT NDT Level III in RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, and LT.
Since 1986, he has coordinated projects and programs focused on quality improvement, automation, and innovation for manufacturing and construction projects in Mexico, the United States, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama, Spain, and Italy. His construction experience covers over 350 000 metric tons of structures for bridges, power generation plants, industrial buildings, commercial buildings, high-rise buildings, and offshore platforms.