Latin America

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Educated in Economics and Finance at the University of Texas, Mandarin Chinese at Shanghai Jiatong University, and Private Equity at London Business School, brings diverse and cross-cultural experience to the Latin American market and Potencia Partners. He spent five years in China and was a former advisor to the Minister of Finance in Honduras, specializing in debt structuring for public infrastructure projects. Currently, he is the Financial Director of ESCO Honduras and General Manager of Central American Capital Partners, focusing on project finance for infrastructure, capital raising, and debt structuring for renewable and thermal energy projects.

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As a second generation major influencer in the China power industry, Enji co-founded and is now the General Manager of Shanghai Circuit Power Technology Services to service the growing needs of China’s power production market. Ten years earlier, she founded Shanghai Encheng,  as an early pioneer of reform in China's Gas Turbine power market.  

As an independent consultant to many of China's major power investors, Enji has led her teams to introduce numerous overseas gas turbine related technologies into the China market.  One notable introduction is the 2014 completion of a Joint Venture between Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services, a world leading independent service provider for gas turbines, and its Chinese partner Huadian Group, one of China's largest gas turbine power producers. 

Enji has now partnered with Potencia to bridge China investors and power producers with the western world power market service providers, and developers.

Director

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Ali Naderian is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in high voltage electrical engineering. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Sharif University of Technology in 1998 and the University of Tehran in 2000, respectively. During his doctoral research at the University of Waterloo from 2004 to 2007, Ali focused on RTV silicone rubber coatings for outdoor insulators, showcasing his expertise in the field.

With over 18 years of experience, Ali Naderian is a seasoned Professional Engineer specializing in high voltage and medium voltage power transformers, underground cables, switchgear, and insulators testing and diagnostics. He was a project manager at Kinectrics Inc (Formerly Ontario Hydro Research) for 8 years working on diagnostics of power transformers, high voltage cables, and outdoor insulators.

He was a partner and director of HV services at METSCO Energy Solutions for 8 years. His work and research interests include HV Asset Condition Assessment, PD measurements, dielectric frequency response, and root cause failure analysis. His contributions to the industry are evident through his leadership role as the chair of IEEE C57.161 guide for DFR testing and IEEE C57.113 guide for PD measurement of power transformers.

As a senior member of IEEE, Ali has established himself as a respected figure within the engineering community. Additionally, he is a co-author of the EPRI Underground Distribution Reference Book, further solidifying his expertise in the field. An extensive list of his scholarly contributions can be found on his Google Scholar profile.

High and Medium Voltage Test Expert
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Alfonso Garcias is a highly recognized expert in high voltage and high-power test laboratories, power transformer testing engineering, electrical research, analysis, and solution of problems related to large and medium power transformers. 

He has extensive experience in quality management related to test laboratories with a focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of laboratory performance while offering practical solutions according in line with the needs and expectations of manufacturing operations. 

Alfonso earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional of Mexico, during which he was an electrical equipment researcher at the Electrical Research Institute of Mexico, working on the assessment and design of distribution class powers and current limiting fuses and the impact of lightning induced transients on poletop distribution transformers. 

He continued to work at the Electrical Research Institute of Mexico and then at Siemens S.A. de C.V. transformer plant in Guanajuato, Mexico ultimately becoming the Chief of the Test Laboratory. In this capacity, Alfonso developed the laboratory to handle all testing requirements according to ISO 9000 and the NMX-ANCE, ANSI/IEEE, and CSA standards. He was instrumental is obtaining and maintaining accreditation of the test lab according to the national standard (NMX-EC-17025-IMNC) and international standard (ISO/IEC 17025). 

Project Manager - Oracle Database Administrator and Full Stack Developer
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Gisela Velazco is a highly accomplished Oracle Database Administrator and Full Stack Developer with nearly two decades of experience in the IT industry. For 15 years, her professional base was in Córdoba, Argentina, where she led critical operations and drove transformational change in complex technological environments, delivering solutions that significantly enhanced business performance and operational efficiency. She often traveled to Buenos Aires, for team training and to initiate new projects. Among her key achievements, Gisela optimized a critical database process, reducing execution time from two weeks to mere seconds—a 99.999% improvement. This innovation resulted in substantial cost savings and a dramatic boost in operational efficiency. While based in Córdoba, Gisel was responsible for managing a 24/7 operation across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, serving 48 million customers. Her ability to lead, mentor, and execute in high-pressure situations has made her a trusted partner in achieving strategic objectives. Additionally, she single-handedly engineered a groundbreaking solution that allowed an online sports ticket marketplace to operate successfully for the first time. Her unique approach solved what hundreds of thousands of dollars and five previous teams could not. In the last five years, Gisela has expanded her expertise by leading projects in the United States. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a deep understanding of both technical and business needs, she excels at translating complex technological challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. Her strategic insights and leadership have consistently delivered measurable results, making her a valuable asset to any organization.

Business Development, Market Research Manager 
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Samira Farahani holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and Civil Engineering from two different countries before establishing her career in
the United States. She has a diverse background, working in both public and private sectors, and is well-versed in the regulations and policies required to advance infrastructure projects. Her experience spans managing projects ranging from $1 million to several hundred million, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges and obstacles that arise in project execution and how to manage them effectively.

Recently, Samira earned an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, where she gained cutting-edge skills in organizational leadership, asset management techniques, business development strategies, and financial management. Her diverse experience and education equip her with the expertise to drive business growth and innovation.

In her role at Potencia Partners, Samira’s blend of technical and business acumen supports the company in exploring new business opportunities and expanding existing ones. Her capabilities in market research, strategic planning, and business development make her an invaluable asset in helping Potencia Partners stay competitive in today’s dynamic market.