Who We Are

Industrial AI born
in Guadalajara

We're a team of engineers and data scientists specialized in digital transformation for Mexican manufacturers — with world-class technology backed from the United States.

Our Mission

Democratize Industrial AI in Mexico

World-class Industrial AI shouldn't be exclusive to large corporations with massive technology budgets. Mexican mid-market manufacturers deserve the same predictive intelligence tools used by global automakers — at a scale and investment level that makes business sense.

We bring that vision to life with a 90-day pilot model: you see real results before committing to full deployment. No risk. No guesswork. Just data-driven outcomes.

Founded
Guadalajara, 2023
Technology Partnership
Santech Business Solutions LLC
US-registered IP owner and platform developer
Sectors Served
6+ Industries
Cross-Border Structure

US Technology + Mexican Execution

Black Pearl Digital operates through a deliberate cross-border structure designed to deliver US-grade technology with local delivery excellence.

US Technology Entity
Santech Business Solutions LLC
Registered in the United States. Owns and develops the core PdM platform IP, AI model stack, and technology architecture. Provides the engineering rigor and IP protection that enterprise clients expect.
Mexico Commercial Entity
Black Pearl Digital
Signs client contracts in Mexico. Delivers on-site in Guadalajara and across Mexico. Local team that understands Mexican manufacturing culture, regulations, and the practical realities of plant-floor implementation.

This structure means US clients working through Santech get the same Black Pearl team and technology — with the comfort of a US legal entity and contract structure.

Our Team

Engineers who've worked on the plant floor

Our team combines industrial engineering, data science and manufacturing operations experience — we've been on plant floors, we understand the constraints, and we build solutions that actually get deployed.

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Carlos Reyes
CEO & Co-Founder
Industrial Engineer, ITESO. 12 years in manufacturing operations at Tier 1 automotive suppliers in Jalisco. Built and sold two industrial automation startups before founding Black Pearl.
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Valeria Herrera
CTO & Co-Founder
Data Scientist, CINVESTAV. PhD research in predictive analytics for industrial systems. Developed the core PdM model architecture now powering the Santech platform.
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Alejandro Morales
Head of IIoT Engineering
Electronics Engineer, UDG. Expert in industrial protocols: MODBUS, OPC-UA, MQTT. 8 years deploying connectivity solutions in chemical and food & beverage plants.
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Lucía Pérez
VP of Customer Success
MBA, IPADE. Former operations consultant at a Big 4 firm focused on manufacturing sector transformation. Ensures every pilot delivers on its ROI commitments.
Our Values

How we operate

Results Before Rhetoric
Every engagement starts with a 90-day pilot. We prove the value before asking for full investment. If the pilot doesn't deliver, we don't ask you to scale.
Local Presence Matters
We're based in Guadalajara and we show up on-site. We don't manage implementations from a remote dashboard and disappear after go-live.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Our solutions run in environments where equipment failures cost millions. We build for 99.9%+ uptime, industrial-grade hardware, and OT-safe deployments.
Knowledge Transfer
We train your team, not just your systems. Every deployment includes hands-on training so your maintenance team understands, trusts, and owns the technology.

Want to work with us?

Whether you're a Mexican manufacturer looking to reduce downtime, or a US company seeking a trusted Mexico delivery partner, let's talk.