Business and Technology Consultant
BYFT is the ultimate integral Chile - Mining knowledge expert , founded by metallurgical engineering consultant Jose Aravena P. With over 55 years of on-the- ground hands-on experience, being personally involved from the age of 16 in manufacturing of heavy mining equipment. His deep understanding, detail oriented skill and solution finding capabilities soon rose him to higher ranks of managerial roles.
For the past 15 years, Jose Aravena got involved in sales consulting serving some Chilean, Australian, American, Brazilian manufacturers of mining equipment and specialized engineering services. With unparalleled work ethics and passion for the industry, BYFT offers unique market insight. The mining industry in Chile is of vital importance for the economy. It represents 50% of the GDP. Chile occupies a prominent 3rd place worldwide in copper production
The engineering field is also highly developed and during the last five decades, Chilean engineers and universities are among the highest technical ability at an international level. In the late 60’ early 70’ Jose Aravena took part in the creation and development and fabrication of the technology to manufacture the first prototype test helmet for the converter in El Teniente copper mine (the world’s largest underground copper mine) This innovative technology for the epoch was revolutionary replacement of smelter reverbetory furnace. Jose's ability to understand and solve problems and envision creative technologies, earned him an important place in every team of highly qualified engineers in spite of not owning a university degree himself. Jose’s vision and innovation skills follow him from an early age in spite of his extreme humble beginnings in deprived and isolated rural areas of the South of Chile. His deep understanding of clients needs, paired with passion to improve technologies to assure quality, has earned him the trust of his clients big and small.