Performance-driven Senior Executive with 20 years’ comprehensive achievements across Engineering, Construction and Operational disciplines. Leverage business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. Develop performance-based, through supply chain engagement with new and existing suppliers. Recognized for ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity, and profits.

Proven success in project delivery through expertise in project management, business development and strategic planning capabilities. Currently providing leadership for IBD Energy's plans to develop a 100MW "microgrid", at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, The Roosevelt Roads microgrid is considered one of the most sophisticated under development with six distributed energy resources, including solar, energy storage, landfill gas, bio gas, diesel and natural gas plant, and EV charging. Ernest’s initial focus is on building a team second to none that adheres to IBD Energy’s corporate values whilst building a growing, sustainable organization utilising local resources.