Profile

Civil Engineer and Architect with over 10 years of experience in planning, designing, and executing residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Skilled in developing comprehensive feasibility studies.
Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary design teams to achieve optimal project outcomes.
Adept at proposing innovative structural configurations and balancing aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
Experienced in managing construction projects, from site preparation to project completion.

Employment History

Founder & Architectural and Structural Designer

September 2014 – Present

Taipro (https://www.taipro.com.co/en/home/)

Led a 5-person multidisciplinary team and coordinated with consultants throughout the architectural and structural design processes from the conceptual phase to RFC engineering work packages.

- Representative Residential Project: Fontana de la Sierra, Bucaramanga, Colombia. 684 apartments, total constructed area of 57,447 m². https://fontanadelasierra.com/

- Representative Industrial Project: Mac Pollo Poultry Processing Plant, La Lizama, Colombia. Total constructed area of 23,701 m² plus several storage silos.

- Representative Commercial Project: Plaza San Juan Shopping Center, Girón, Colombia. Total constructed area of 2,470 m².

- Representative Urban Project: Bosque Masaryk, Floridablanca, Colombia. Land development covering 280,000 m². https://bosquemasaryk.com/
Analyzed urban and technical regulations during the conceptual phase to conduct pre-planning and feasibility studies for projects valued up to 50 million CAD.
Collaborated with project stakeholders to integrate diverse perspectives and objectives into efficient project development.

Project Manager

May 2021 – August 2024

Waico Construcciones (https://www.waicoconstrucciones.com/)

Planned and developed an urban residential project with 148 lots, 4.2 km of roads, over 800,000 m³ of earthworks, and all associated infrastructure.
Outlined a residential/commercial project featuring 360 apartments and 3,000 m² of commercial space.
Coordinated urban, architectural, and engineering designs for the above-mentioned projects.
Managed budgets, schedules, and cost control to ensure project efficiency.
Led construction teams and managed contractor selection and supply chain processes.
Collaborated with the sales team to accurately promote the referenced projects.

Education

MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering (c)

Construction Engineering and Management

September 2024 – Present

University of Alberta, Canada

BSc in Architecture

January 2009 – May 2014

Santo Tomás University, Colombia

MSc in Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

January 2012 – December 2013

Industrial University of Santander UIS, Colombia

BSc in Civil Engineering

January 2006 – December 2010

Industrial University of Santander UIS, Colombia

Computer Skills

Certifications
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EIT Registration: In progress with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta)
Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA): In progress with CACB (Canadian Architectural Certification Board)
Class 5 Driver's License