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PdM Tech & Visual K invite you to be part of the most influential Maintenance & Reliability Congress in the Americas.
This is your chance to expand your knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and uncover cutting-edge solutions to today’s challenges.
Embark on a journey toward better asset management, greater efficiency, and advanced reliability strategies. The future of the industry starts here!
Reliability
Congress




Objectives
- 5Gain in-depth knowledge of asset management, maintenance, reliability engineering, and Condition-Based Maintenance for industry success
- 5Discover how to optimize maintenance strategies through efficient planning and scheduling
- 5Analyze the impact of human reliability on asset management and decision-making
- 5Participate in hands-on training sessions and learn directly from top industry experts
- 5Connect with professionals to share experiences and solutions to common challenges
Audience
Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Leaders of:
- Reliability
- Facilities
- Plant
- Project Engineering Managers
- Maintenance
- Engineering
- Production
- Planning and Scheduling
speakers
Jesús R. Sifonte
Thought leader, speaker, consultant, instructor, and coach for asset reliability and maintenance.
He holds a master's degree in Reliability and Maintenance Engineering from Monash University in Australia, is the creator of the RCM-R methodology, and is a co-author of the publication Reliability Centered Maintenance Reengineered: Practical Optimization of the RCM Process With RCM-R
Bernal Picado
Industrial engineer and business administrator. Candidate for a doctorate in the Industrial Engineering and Organization program at the University of Seville, Spain. Master's degree in Reliability, Maintainability, and Asset Risk (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain). Representative for Central America at INGEMAN
Julio P. Roque
Vice President of Product Development Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
Technology leader. Highly Accomplished Cloud and Digital Transformation Executive. Expert at using technology to maximize shareholder value. A strategic leader who drives collaboration, alignment, and cohesiveness across teams and organizations worldwide
Pilar Valderrama
Over 20 years of experience leading and participating in Reliability and asset management projects across diverse industries and countries, and proven track record of delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs.
Her success hinges on her ability to understand client challenges, design effective projects, embracing technology-driven improvements, using reliability methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and manage diverse teams effectively. Passionate about continuous learning and growth
James Reyes-Picknell
Executive advisor and management consultant. Expert on getting high performance from industrial physical assets. Engineering, operational, maintenance management and consulting experience, includes: military (naval) service as a ship's engineer, maintenance and reliability engineering in petrochemicals, development of maintenance and support programs for a fleet of warships, helicopters and ground based avionics systems, and then consulting.
His consulting career began in the big firms, leading to founding of his own specialty firm, filling a need that the big firms simply do not provide.
Phillip Lawson Whittingham
Director of the Generation Asset Management Group at JPS, with over 34 years of experience in the electric utility industry, where he has been instrumental in improving plant reliability and efficiency. His key achievements include developing the company's first Asset Management Policy and completing the 10MW Hill Run plant. With a career that began in the Jamaica Defence Force before joining JPS in 2000, Whittingham holds a strong academic background with an MBA, a Master's in Project Management, and multiple technical certifications. In addition to his distinguished professional career, he is a family man and an active leader in his religious community.
Marc Laplante
World-renowned expert in Asset Performance Management with extensive experience at companies like Hexagon, General Electric, and Meridium. He played a key role in the development of the ISO 55001:2024 asset management standards and has applied his knowledge across six continents, helping industries such as water services, electricity, mining, and manufacturing. His specialty is connecting theoretical standards with practical execution, transforming asset management into a strategic advantage rather than a simple compliance obligation.
Drew Walts
Level III Master Thermographer, CAT 3 ASU, CAT 1 VIB, Level 1 MA, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Level 1 ASNT IRT, LETA, ARP-1, SME
As a global instructor and consultant for over 13 years, he specialized in the combined use of ultrasound and infrared for equipment analysis. His deep expertise led him to author a reference book on Airborne/Structure borne Ultrasound (ASU) and to develop the globally recognized ISO certification courses for Infrared (IRT) and ASU technologies.
Jeromy Risner
Is the Director of Pre-Sales Engineering, developing innovative approaches to building business cases to identify total potential financial benefits and the client’s quickest path to recognizing ROI.
Jeromy is a maintenance and reliability professional whose career spans all aspects of maintenance, from turning wrenches to implementing mechanical integrity and reliability programs. This path led to teaching and implementing maintenance best practices across many industry verticals including chemical and general manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, and food & beverage
Ángel Torres
Hexagon EAM Practice Lead. Problem solver and technology expert with a proven track record of improving business processes for companies. Over 20 years of experience as a technology executive and over 10 years in the Power Gen industry. Holds a bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering from UPR - Mayaguez Campus
René J. Nazario
VisualK’s CEO & Maintenance Lead HxGN & Infor Channel Partner. Empowering organizations to reach efficiency with best-in-class EAM solutions & Human Asset Management applications. Rene Nazario has more than 20 years improving the processes for industrial companies. Under Nazario's direction, Visual K has EAM Micro-Vertical specialization in POWER Gen, Manufacturing, Pharma, Mining, & Facilities
Kenneth Vázquez
Functional Consultant at Visual K with a passion for optimizing operations and empowering EAM clients. With a solid foundation in coding using SQL and Oracle, specialized in database upgrades for EAM software, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Kenneth has worked closely with Power Plant clients, streamlining processes and ensuring seamless operations
Lindabeliz Ortiz
Functional Consultant at Visual K, Lindabeliz is dedicated to maximizing asset value and optimizing operations for organizations through the implementation of HxGN EAM. With experience in implementing and customizing asset management solutions, she focuses on understanding client needs and delivering effective solutions, ensuring that clients get the most out of their investment in asset management technology
Luis Echevarria
Program Manager at Visual K
Project implementation oversight of HxGN EAM, leveraging his extensive experience in the software industry. With a focus on business processes, management, and strategic planning. Specializing in enterprise asset management solutions, Luis is dedicated to delivering seamless integration and optimization, exceeding client expectations through innovation and tangible results
Christopher Lopez
Consultant at Visual K Enterprise Software Christopher stands out for his broad knowledge of the latest trends in critical topics in asset maintenance and performance. Through the implementation of HxGN EAM in renowned companies, he has helped transform maintenance management into strategic competitive advantages
Saul Soto
Program Manager at VisualK Caribe
Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Business Process, Management, Leadership, Business Intelligence, and Strategic Planning. Strong program and project management professional. Expertise in the Enterprise Asset Management Solution
Includes:
This event is recognized by CIAPR for
Digital Certificate
Reliability Kit
4 Coffee Breaks
2 lunches
Meet & Greet - Cocktail
Lots of learning, networking & fun
agenda
Day 1
October
8:00 Registration
8:30 Opening
9:15 Sessions
10:45 Coffee Break
11:15 Sessions
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Sessions
15:15 Coffee Break
15:45 Sessions
18:00 Cocktail
Day 2
October
8:30 Sessions
10:15 Coffee Break
10:45 Sessions
12:15 Lunch
13:45 Sessions
15:15 Coffee Break
15:45 Sessions
17:15 Closure & Raffle
Location

201 Dorado Del Mar Boulevard
Dorado, 00646 Puerto Rico
Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour
ATV Adventure
Rum Taste and History Tour
Snorkeling with Turtles
Sail Catamaran Day Trip
Jet Ski Adventure
El Yunque Rainforest More Fun Hike Tour
Gastronomic Food Tour
Destinations
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Early-Bird
Available until July 31th
Regular Price
Since August 1st
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Contact
Phone: +1 678 214 4585
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