Everardo Cano

• Spearheaded growth in the Data Center Market through innovative Thermal Solutions, focusing on Two-Phase Liquid Cooling, at the Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement key components essential for AI factories and TDP demands. • Developed strategic partnerships to enhance technology adoption and drive market expansion.

Global DtV Lab Operations Management/Engineering Manager - Leading the Value Improvement Team and continuous improvement initiatives at Fluidra North America, achieving substantial cost savings and operational excellence as part of the Transformation strategies. • Directing the operations of a team of 8 people, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to enhance product value and revenue growth. With productive sessions and workshops with over 35+ cross-functional team members. • Designed and managed the floor space layout. flow, and documentation, enhancing the operation with safety and best in class productivity. • Generated cost reduction ideas and strategies that worth over €12M in annual savings through comprehensive teardown and competitive analysis, while coordinating and leading successfull ideation workshops. • Championed transformation through new technologies, materials and market strategies, positioning the company for future growth and competitive advantage. • Business Transformation and crossfunctional program support in different regions within North America, Europe and Asia. • Strong analysis, ideation, and coordination skills in a global landscape. Completing over 15 Ideation events Globally. • Promoted and executed effective communication of technical and business issues to multiple organizational levels successfully.

• Led the development, certification, and launch of Rinnai's first electric product, the REHP Series Heat Pump Water Heater. Spearheaded the development of electrification products, focusing on innovative HVAC and smart water heating technologies. • Implemented smart management tools to enhance problem-solving capabilities and streamline project completion. • Collaborated with R&D, program managers, and engineering teams for timely product testing and certification.

Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation. *Coordinated the engineering changes for products manufactured in U.S and Mexico facilites, with over 98% quality and delivery. * Improved the Management of Change lead time in a multi-national company and across engineering departments by 58%. * Collaborated with OEM partners, customers and third-party laboratories for the successful completion of projects. Including new products, new technologies and new market share gain. * Oversee the Thermostatic Expansion Valves for Residential and Light commercial heat pump applications (HVAC) design, performance and improvement. Key contributor for market share gain, negociating between engineering teams and adding 30+ percentage points of market share of our the product platform. * Designed test plans for VA/VE continuing practices reducing components and raw materials cost significantly. Implemented multiple procedures for the correct evaluation of engineering samples including funcitional test, non-destructive testing and destructive testing. * Stablished a firm foundation for a outstanding product Reliability, implementated the appropriate statistical tools and procedures that enhanced product performance over time at 250%. *Managed multiple cost savings projects worth $2.5M dollars between 2019 and 2022. *Found alternatives for components and materials during the health crisis sourcing impact during 2020 and 2021. Facilitating the continuation o product delivery in a essential HVAC business. *Active member and public speaker at ASHRAE 2022. Thermostatic Expansion Valves 101 Seminar.

* Leading directly a team of 6 people (2 engineers, 2 technicians and 2 co-ops) with over 20 indirect reports. * Coordination of engineering changes in a multi-national company for 400+ products. * Communication between US and MX engineering teams for clear understanding, negotiations and collaboration continously. * Improved the ECO, ECR throughout management of change best industry practices to over 99% efficiency. * Coordinated the relocation of multiple manufacturing lines moved from a US location to Mexico. From the layout, product specifications and machines validation and commissioning. * Active technical trainer and point of contact expert for theain products. Assisted RH training programs, facilitated process explanation for visitors promoting a safe and instructional environment.

•Manage New Product Introduction activities from inception to successful conclusion. •Develop new product introduction plans and execute to them. •Coordination of engineering documentation in support of project deadlines and requirements •Plan, execute, and complete the introduction of new products into the sustaining supply chain according to strict deadlines and within budget. •Very strong communication and organizational skills and able to translate the specific operational details of engineering CAD designs from Engineering through our internal systems to the supply chain supporting project execution. •Identify risks to supply chain execution •Manage pre-production builds, and non-released product deliverables from manufacturing. •Manage supplier ECO release and implementation •Chair manufacturing readiness reviews for NPI products. •Provide knowledge-based sustaining engineering support •Review of required test protocols and equipment to ensure appropriate and comprehensive coverage. •Coordination with manufacturing regarding testing equipment and final documentation for handover of project.

•Training coordinator for all new and actual operators for TEV and Flow Control Value Streams. •Create and Improve the training system, applying the most efficient tools to teach and learn within ergonomic, productivity and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. •Perform time studies and update time standards, applicable for all production lines of TEV value Stream. •Create and update documentation for manufacturing standard of work. •Design new tooling for new products and make improvements to current tooling. Inventor Autodesk Software experience. •Analysis of the space used in the Production and support areas, and redistribution of equipment for better use of space and increase productivity. •Utilize AutoCAD to develop facility layout drawings of production and support areas. •Conduct studies and propose improvements to the overall process flow and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles. •Evaluate ergonomics and safety within the Manufacturing operations.

•Perform time studies and update time standards, applicable for all production lines of Plant 3. •Create and update documentation for manufacturing standard of work •Evaluate data collection systems, make recommendations and updates •Utilize AutoCAD to develop facility layout drawings of production and support areas •Conduct studies and propose improvements to the overall process flow and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles •Evaluate ergonomics and safety within the Manufacturing operations

•Perform time studies and update time standards, applicable for Refrigerators Lines. •Implementation of 5S's methodology. •Create and update documentation for manufacturing standard of work