Néstor Alemán Esteban
need to ask themselves where they see operation two years from now in terms of innovation and modernisation . Long-term strategies are important . For example , to implement autonomous vehicles you need to set your goals by changing mindsets and processes way before you start purchasing new systems and machinery that might not be compatible with each other .” He argues IT should have a seat at the decision-making table , they ’ re not just the guys providing WiFi but the team who ensure systems can communicate with each other .
Kinross has made big steps forward
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Néstor Alemán Esteban
Néstor Alemán Esteban has been an IT Project Manager at Kinross , the world ’ s fourth largest gold mining company , for almost seven years . Prior to that he worked for NXP Semiconductors ( formerly Philips Semiconductors ) and Blacktrace Holdings ( a world leader in productising science ). A PMP and PRINCE2 certified Project Manager , Alemán holds an MSc in Telecommunications Engineering as well as completing multiple postgraduate courses in Technology , Business and Project Management . “ One of the things I ’ ve discovered during many years working in Africa is that I have learned more about project management , people management and communication protocols , by working every day on the field of battle than I have from any academic certificates ,” says Alemán . “ I ’ ve worked in the chemicals and microelectronics industries but what fascinates me about mining is the crossover in specialties and the need to keep up with all of the new innovations with technology each department , from geology to operations and processing would like to implement .”
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