Isaac Prada y Nogueira
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Bogotá - Bogota, Colombia
Toptal member since August 10, 2022
Isaac is a former Formula One engineer with over ten years of management consulting experience, applying the management method he learned in F1 (mainly Minimum Viable Testing) to growth strategy, innovation strategy, and optimization of tech startups and SMBs. He has developed a proprietary growth strategy for tech companies called Competitive Manager and has doubled revenues for some of his clients. Isaac seeks projects where he can put in the same energy that took him to F1.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
CEO Work for a High-ticket E-learning Startup
Early-stage €7 Million Funding and Growth Strategy for a Tech Startup
Financial Optimization for the Key Component in the Combined Cycle Power Plants and O&G Sector
Software Expertise
- MATLAB
Other Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Blockchain
- Eco-friendly Innovation
- Innovation
- Innovation Management
- Innovation Strategy
- Optimization
Work Experience
CEO | CTO
KeelWit Technology
- Developed strategy, business, growth, and sales plans for my whole tech company's main tech projects worth up to €20M, specifically indoor skydiving wind tunnels, electric bikes and tricycles, urban buses, the energy sector, and fintech expansion.
- Developed a proprietary competitive manager methodology, a management method I learned as a formula one engineer and from our AI technology.
- Carried out management consulting projects based on the proprietary methodology.
- Improved productivity (measured in revenue per employee) by up to 200% and averaging 50% in SMEs with annual revenues of $20 million and around 150 employees.
- Designed and executed management consulting and executive training programs with our methodology, Formula One Leaders, training more than 700 professionals.
- Completed AI and optimization engineering projects in computational fluid dynamics and energy efficiency for industries like aerospace, motorsport, and oil and gas using the methodology from my Ph.D. thesis. Managed projects worth up to $8 million.
- Achieved the main goals of the optimization projects, reducing the energy consumption by an average of 20-25% and equipment cost by 35-40%.
- Trained more than 700 professionals with my edtech business, both offline, online, and hybrid from low to high ticket programs (up to 2500USD tickets) in productivity, team management, and innovation with my methodology: F1 Leaders.
- He has been trained in some of the most prestigious digital marketing and growth marketing programs worldwide: the US Product Launch Formula program, carried out in the Brazil market, one of the world's largest digital and edtech markets.
- Took part in the largest mentorship program in digital marketing and edtech product launches (Product Launch Formula Insiders Program, Brazil), focused on advanced digital marketing, optimized value proposition, and content marketing strategy.
COO
Self Innovations Inc.
- Optimized the scientific paper review and submission process. Managed the research team to achieve its 1st published paper in a peer-reviewed, impact factor journal.
- Supervised and supported the company's tech stack's design, architecture, and 1st implementation steps for a disruptive personal informatics/data management system, leveraging blockchain and AI.
- Managed the development team to debug, test, refactor, and ship the 1st beta test version for an institutional client of an MVP product to improve human and equipment safety and prevent human trafficking in maritime commerce.
Director of Communications and Project Management
Radiant Capital
- Hosted or participated in over 30 Ask Me Anything (AMA) on socials (Twitter, Discord, YouTube) with leading protocols and communities in the crypto space. The top AMA had over 1,000 attendees, and the top YouTube AMA had 5,600 views.
- Designed, executed, and closed the hiring process for new senior developers and the lead back-end developer. Launched the hiring process for C-level and director-level tech openings (ongoing).
- Obtained the Certified DeFi Expert certification and is currently in the process of completing the course and examination as both a Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect and Certified Smart Contract Auditor.
CTO
Eydisa Wind Tunnels
- Contributed to the business model development for the first wind tunnel built and operated by us, Madrid Fly (Madridfly.com) in Madrid (Spain), and helped achieve €2.2 million in free media coverage.
- Prepared and supervised the implementation of growth strategy and sales plans, focusing on traction generation, profitability per type of customer analysis, new revenue streams, and cost stream minimization with a goal of €2.5M revenues.
- Prospected and analyzed real estate regulations and conditions for the selection of the best areas to build the first indoor skydiving wind tunnel in the Madrid region.
- Negotiated and obtained a 30-year license permit from local and regional authorities for the real estate project of the first indoor skydiving wind tunnel facility in Madrid (7M€ project, innovative leisure facility open to the public).
- Developed the innovation strategy and financial analysis to secure €7 million of funding, 50% from a private investor group and 50% from banks.
- Designed and supervised the implementation of our proprietary technology and filed two patents for our heat transfer technology.
- Developed a generalized financial model to obtain the pricing of each new wind tunnel model, considering variables such as country of installation, technology complexity, airflow quality, top speed, etc.
R&D Project Management Engineer
Airbus
- Managed the innovation strategy, technical scope, and financial control for research projects on composite materials for aeronautics.
- Coordinated research and development (R&D) proposals for projects between €5-25 million for European and Spanish company consortia.
- Published two scientific papers on manufacturing-induced shape distortions and the spring-back effects on composite material components for the aerospace sector.
- Carried out financial and technical feasibility analysis and the business plan for the construction of a composite very light jet (VLJ) for Airbus.
R&D Engineer
Renault F1 Team (Now Alpine F1 Team)
- Won the 2005 Altran Engineering Academy contest, which selected one young engineer among over 300 candidates to work for the Renault F1 Team.
- Completed an innovation strategy project on optimization aimed at designing a full 3D robotic motion simulator.
- Supervised the construction, assembly, financial control, and team commissioning of a new wind tunnel for testing and optimizing car components.
Education
PhD in Electrical Engineering | Cum Laude
Comillas Pontifical University - Madrid, Spain
Advanced Studies Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Polytechnic University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain
Master Course in Automotive Engineering
Polytechnic University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering | Award of Excellence
Comillas Pontifical University - Madrid, Spain
Certifications
IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer
IBM
Blockchain Essentials
IBM
Building AI – Advanced Coding
University of Helsinki | via Reaktor
Elements of AI
University of Helsinki | via Reaktor
Professional Engineer Expert
Association of Professional Engineers of Spain
Skills
Finance
Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, CFO, Fundraising, Market Research, Pricing, Total Addressable Market (TAM), Cash Flow, Forecasting, Trade Finance, Pricing Strategy, Hedging, Startup Funding, Funding Process, Funding Strategy, Blockchain, Venture Funding, Private Equity
Output Software
Microsoft Excel
Industry Expertise
Early-stage Startups, Logistics, Venture Capital, Nonprofits
Data & Analysis Software
MATLAB
Other
Electrical Engineering, Optimization, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Management, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), ANSYS, Simulations, Business Models, Marketing, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Strategy, Growth, Sales Growth, Startups, Launch Strategy, Idea Validation, Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Large-scale Projects, Business Cases, Business Planning, Change Management, Staffing, Business Operations, Growth Strategy, Growth Strategy Consultants, Sales Strategy, Product Strategy, Chief Operations Officer (COO), COO, Grants, Market Entry, Product Launch, New Product Rollout, Market Research & Analysis, Business Plan Consulting, Pitch Deck Consultant, Opportunity Identification, Product-market Fit, Financing, Public Relations (PR), Public Speaking, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation, Surveys, Digital Marketing Strategy, Sales, E-learning, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Excel VBA, Eco-friendly Innovation, Costs, Manufacturing Design, Simulators, Operating Models, Target Operating Models, Go-to-market Strategy, Go-to-market Plans, Brand Strategy, Brand Positioning, Growth Hacking, Branding, Digital Branding, Growth Marketing, Business Processes, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Analysis, Omnichannel Marketing, Product Branding, Brand Identity, Design Thinking, Marketplaces, Finance, Fintech, Digital Banking, Global Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain, Compliance, Fintech Consultant, Pricing Models, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Web3.js, STATA, Python 3, C, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Risk Management, Financial Risk Management, Stochastic Modeling, Profit Optimization, C++, C#, Blockchain Platforms, Customized Blockchains, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Design, Brand Management, Startup Growth Strategy Development, Staff Management & Development, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), eCommerce, Medical Devices, Digital Marketing, Product Management, IT Product Management, Agile, Patents, Blockchain as a Service, Project Management
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