Basic info

First Name

Gabriela

Last Name

Aguilera

User name

gabriela-ac

Country

Mexico

Gender

Female

Full name

Gabriela Aguilera

Working languages

English, Spanish (Español)

Bio

About

CLAUDIA GABRIELA AGUILERA CARRILLO

[email protected]

Born in Torreón, Coahuila,México on January 24, 1975. I pursued my professional studies in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and currently reside in Monterrey, Nuevo León, since 2000.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design – University of Guadalajara, 1994-1998.

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design – University of Guadalajara, 1994-1998. My career in design has led me to work for Mexican companies, where I specialized in tooling design and consumer products. Some of the companies I have worked for include Urrea, Sello Rojo, and Metalsa.

Diplomas 

Goldman Sachs Business Diploma / ITESM: 

In 2013, I was awarded a scholarship by Goldman Sachs for their 10,000 Women program, a global initiative that promotes economic growth by providing women entrepreneurs around the world with education in management and business, mentoring and networking, and access to capital. This diploma was the catalyst for my subsequent involvement in women’s empowerment projects. 

  

Organizational Labor Inclusion Diploma / Ministry of Economy and Labor through the Training and Certification Department.

Significant achievements

 

 

Entrepreneur 

With 25 years of professional experience in design and manufacturing, I have founded various businesses: 

1. Dmasi: Product Design plus Manufacturing Engineering, focused on providing services to the industry in creating new products. 

2. Dmasi Tooling Manufacture: Specialized division in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of tooling for different industries. 

3. Rei Reverse Engineering Intelligence: Focuses on engineering projects for automotive tooling.  

Website: http://www.rei.work 

4. La Victoria, Estilo de Grandeza: Focuses on the design and manufacturing of concrete crafts, providing employment opportunities for women who cannot leave their homes.  

Website: http://www.estilodegrandeza.mx 

5. Co-founder of OOS (Office Operation System): Cloud-based ERP software focused on SME administration. 

Website: http://www.oos.mx 

6. Netizen University: Virtual platform for specialized education, focusing on diploma programs and knowledge professionalization for practical implementation. 

Website: http://www.netizen.mx 

  

President of 10,000 Women United for Mexico AC – Nuevo León Chapter: 

After the impact of the Goldman Sachs program on my growth, and 10 years after the founding of 10,000 Women United for Mexico AC, I decided to form the Nuevo León chapter with the goal of empowering and mentoring other women to boost the state’s economy. 

  

Design and implementation of the 10Mil Business Leaders diploma program, which started its second generation in 2023. 

  

Design and coordination of the “Creativity a la Mexicana” workshop, aimed at empowering women and generating entrepreneurial projects, with the goal of exporting their talent. 

Website: http://www.10000mujerespormexico.org 

  

Speaker 

2nd Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2019 / Orange Economy and the Role of Women in the Global Creative Industry. 

“Creativity a la Mexicana” workshop at the 2nd Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2019. 

Speaker at the 3rd Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2020, with the presentation “Essential Digital Skills.” 

Panelist at Expo Manufactura 2021: “Pandemic and the Impact on SMEs.” 

Panelist at Expo Manufactura 2022: Analysis Panel on “Opportunities in the Reconfiguration 

  

of Production Chains.” 

Speaker at Tooling Supplier Meetings of the Nuevo León Tooling Cluster 2022: “Why Supporting an SME in Nuevo León is Important.” 

Panelist at Expo Manufactura 2023: “What You Need to Know to be Competitive in Manufacturing.” 

Panelist at the International Women’s Day event organized by the Monterrey Government 2023: “Women: Influence and Driving Force of Economic Development 2023.” 

  

Teaching 

Thesis Advisor at CEDIM (Center for Higher Design Studies) in Monterrey. 

Project management for the development of new products for Whirlpool, Sigma, and Cemex, achieving the Design Award in the Industrial Design category. 

Evaluator of candidate competencies based on competence standards: Die Design Standard. 

Mentor in the Mujer Fusión program in 2022 and 2023. 

  

Advisory Roles 

Advisor at 10,000 Women United for Mexico AC. 

Advisor at Expo Manufactura. 

Advisor at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) for the Mechatronics program. 

Advisor in the Mipymes Integration Committee / Monterrey Government. 

Member of the Tooling Cluster: 

Currently associated with the Tooling Cluster, actively involved in the Design, Engineering, and Simulation Personnel Development Committee, the Market Development Committee, and serving as President of the Marketing and Positioning Committee. 

Website: https://www.clusterdeherramentales.com/ 

  

Other Activities… 

Open Water Swimmer: 

I have participated in various tournaments such as Cancun Open Waters, Maratón Ruta del Arrecife, and Maratón Bacalar, achieving podium positions. Among my goals are to swim the “Cancún-Isla Mujeres Crossing” and participate in the Oceanman event. 

 

Awarded the “Medal for Entrepreneurial and Business Merit Lorenzo H. Zambrano Treviño,” which aims to recognize the work of those entrepreneurial citizens or entrepreneurs who have excelled in their business activities and contributed to the economic development of the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León. 

This medal was established on May 29, 2014, in honor of the renowned businessman Lorenzo Zambrano. 

The recognition is equally granted to four Mexican citizens by birth or naturalization, who are either natives of Monterrey or residents of the metropolitan area of this city. 

Certifications

Evaluator Certification

CONOCER (National Council for Standardization and Certification of Labor Competencies) · Independent Professional

Feb 2020 – Present · 3 years 5 months

Monterrey and surrounding areas, Mexico

Business

Business

Open to new collaborations

Current employment

DMASI _ Diseño de Producto más Ingeniería de Manufactura CEO

Expertise

Design, Manufacture, Business Plan

Motivation for social impact creation

My main motivator is the growth and development of women in the business field.

Contributions to the SBC community

Mentoring in business

Sustainable Development Goals

GOAL 1: No Poverty, GOAL 4: Quality Education, GOAL 5: Gender Equality, GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality, GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Research

Research

Active but not looking

Research interests

Gender equality, financial freedom for women

Teaching

Teaching experience

Teaching 

Thesis Advisor at CEDIM (Center for Higher Design Studies) in Monterrey. 

Project management for the development of new products for Whirlpool, Sigma, and Cemex, achieving the Design Award in the Industrial Design category. 

Evaluator of candidate competencies based on competence standards: Die Design Standard. 

Mentor in the Mujer Fusión program in 2022 and 2023.

SBC competition

Competition: look for projects

Active but not looking for new projects