Dr. Rafael Marrero is the founder and CEO of Rafael Marrero & Company and he has vetted, registered, managed, and certified thousands of SBA small business concerns in the government sector. With 35 years of experience in his industry and a graduate of Stanford and Cornell Universities, he is a leading national expert in private and public sector procurement, supply chain, small business contracting programs, project/program and vendor management, contractor marketing, and strategic communications. Dr. Marrero is a nationally recognized authority in his industry. His proven track record as a subcontractor management expert is evident from his role as a corporate vice president for MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company specializing in telecommunications, energy, and construction. He successfully managed a network of over 700 subcontractors and suppliers nationwide, representing projects worth $1.5 Billion for the $13 billion company. Dr. Marrero's unique insights have also earned him prominence as a bestselling author. He is the mind behind two Amazon bestsellers, including "La salsa secreta del Tío Sam," the pioneering Spanish-language guide to government contracting and entrepreneurship in the federal sector. Beyond the printed page, Dr. Marrero has established himself as a go-to media pundit in network media. Through his extensive career, Dr. Marrero also served with distinction as Latin America program manager for By Light Professional IT Services, a key player in project management for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).