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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Led geotechnical analysis and design foundations, retained walls, slopes and piles, ensuring compliance with VicRoads, AusRoads and AS Standards. • Conducted geotechnical investigations and distress surveys, analysing pavement conditions using Fast Falling Weight Deflectometer (FFWD) and ELMOD software for structural evaluation and rehabilitation recommendations.• Designed flexible and rigid pavements tailored to traffic conditions and site-specific factors, contributing to major infrastructure projects.• Managed field investigations for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, logging borehole data and performing tests per AS 1726.• Supervised and ensured the high-quality delivery of geotechnical projects including Metro Tunnel and Olympic Dam.• Authored detailed geotechnical, pavement, and structural design report and plans, supporting the success of different projects across Melbourne, ACT, and Sydney.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

• Supervised construction quality for highways, bridges, tunnels, and pavement sections, ensuring adherence to geotechnical and pavement design standards.• Designed various types of concrete for structural elements including foundations, piles, tunnels, and rigid pavements, overseeing quality during both production and placement to ensure optimal performance.• Conducted distress surveys and structural evaluations of new pavements using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) tests, road surface profilometers, and surface friction testers to assess and ensure pavement durability.• Led site investigations to assess soil and rock mass properties, providing critical data for geotechnical analysis and construction planning.• Inspected site conditions during construction, performing laboratory tests and in-situ tests such as nuclear density, dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP), and standard penetration tests (SPT) to ensure compliance with design specifications.• Trained and evaluated personnel, ensuring the correct execution of construction activities and adherence to project needs and standards.• Identified and implemented management plans and compliance actions, ensuring that the company and project sites consistently met regulatory and safety standards.• Provided geotechnical and material recommendations, offering solutions to mitigate geotechnical risks and ensure project success. • Maintained and improved the geotechnical system, delivering ongoing system upgrades to enhance performance and efficiency.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

• Planned and managed laboratory operations and conducted geotechnical and pavement site investigations, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.• Reviewed and developed geotechnical and pavement specifications, overseeing materials testing to guarantee quality and accurate execution of engineering activities.• Logged site conditions (soil and rock) and executed geotechnical and pavement designs for various projects, ensuring that all designs met regulatory and performance standards.• Supported the main office by providing technical input on various projects and meticulously reviewing contract requirements to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.• Supervised fieldwork, fostering strong relationships with clients and ensuring commitments were met during all phases of construction projects.• Identified and assessed geotechnical aspects and impacts throughout the project lifecycle—before, during, and after construction—to minimize risks and enhance safety.• Conducted field inspections and oversaw construction activities, ensuring quality assurance for pavements, foundations, piles, and stabilization works across multiple projects.• Provided geotechnical recommendations and developed solutions to mitigate risks, enhancing project viability and structural integrity.• Evaluated personnel competency and delivered training to ensure proper execution of tasks and alignment with project needs and safety standards.• Prepared comprehensive technical reports and reviewed laboratory test results for various projects, facilitating informed decision-making and compliance with engineering standards.• Implemented ongoing maintenance and improvements to systems and processes, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness in all engineering practices.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

• Planned and managed project documentation and requirements across various disciplines, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with engineering standards and project timelines.• Reviewed existing structures along roadways, conducting thorough analyses of technical information to assess their condition and suitability for integration into new designs.• Designed new bridge structures for road projects, developing detailed plans and technical reports that met design specifications and regulatory standards.• Translated technical reports and plans from Italian to Spanish, facilitating clear communication and understanding between international teams and ensuring accuracy in engineering documentation.• Supervised geotechnical and pavement fieldwork, ensuring that data collected met project requirements and reviewing information provided by contractors for accuracy and completeness• Identified and assessed geotechnical and pavement requirements for projects, overseeing contractor-submitted information to ensure compliance with design specifications and project goals.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

Design of 13 bridges for national roads in Colombia.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

Bachelor’S Degree In Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineer

Graduate Certificate In Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis And Design