Dr. Antonio J. Gallardo (PhD, Lehigh University) has more than twenty years experience serving in high level positions both in for-profits firms and non-profit organizations in Venezuela, Japan and the United States.  His areas of expertise are systems analysis, development of customized business solutions, organizational effectiveness, business development, human resources management, financial management and mission oriented business management.  Dr. Gallardo has won numerous awards for his achievements in systems engineering and for his contributions to manufacturing education.  In 1992 he won an award from the Japanese government for his potential as a future global leader, and in 1993 he won an award as the most promising young businessman in his home country Venezuela.  Dr. Gallardo is the founder of FRAI Solutions.