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Kristian Penafiel Arias has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Kristian started their career in 1995 with the US Army, where they served in multiple positions, including Senior Mechanical Maintenance Control Supervisor and Battalion Senior Maintenance Sergeant. Kristian then joined the Irs Taxpayer Advocate Service in 2017 as a TAS System Analyst for a brief period.

In 2017, Arias transitioned to Premier Research Labs, where they have held multiple roles. Kristian began as a Manufacturing Engineer and later progressed to Director of Operations. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Operations at Premier Research Labs, a position they have held since March 2022.

Arias's work experience reflects their strong background in operations management, logistics, and mechanical maintenance. Kristian has demonstrated their ability to adapt to different industries and take on leadership positions within organizations.

Kristian Penafiel Arias completed their education at various institutions and earned several degrees and certifications. Kristian began their educational journey in 1992 at Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, but it is unclear if they obtained a degree from this institution. From 1999 to 2002, they attended St. Philip's College where they earned an Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning and Heating - HVAC. Moving forward, Kristian pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Maintenance Management/Automotive and HVAC Technology from Wayland Baptist University - Hawaii from 2002 to 2005.

More recently, from 2017 to 2020, Kristian attended Texas A&M University–Central Texas and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Leadership and Management, as well as International Business. In addition to their degrees, they have also obtained several certifications. These include an AC Certification, Instructor, EO, and SHARP, as well as Six Sigma: Green Belt. Kristian also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt international certification awarded until January 2011, which suggests expertise in this area. Further details about the institutions where these certifications were obtained or the specific months and years in which they were obtained are not provided.