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Orlando, Florida, United States

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area

-Supervised master's and PhD students in the Department of Construction Management, providing guidance on research methodology, data analysis, and academic writing, ensuring high-quality work.-Spearheaded research initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, writing research proposals and conducting peer reviews of articles, collaborating on research projects with other department teams, consulting firms, and government agencies.-Organized and standardized an unstructured course by creating a cloud-based system, checklists, and instructional videos, ensuring seamless course delivery for new instructors and reducing time for rework.-Managed and organized the "Project Capstone" course, overseeing project evaluations for 200+ students each semester and integrating software like Procore, Primavera P6, and OST to enhance class content.

Reinbeck, Iowa, United States

-Trained staff on mCPT equipment operations, emphasizing safety measures and test expectations to ensure accurate results and enhance testing efficiency.-Led the execution of deep foundation projects on a study site using different construction methods, identifying a new method that increased 10% productivity by reducing production time and maintaining safety and cost efficiency.-Increased company productivity by 20% and enhanced market competitiveness by retrofitting soil drilling equipment and expanding its capabilities, resulting in new projects and higher profitability in untapped markets.

Ames, Iowa

-Developed and managed a comprehensive database of DOT project evaluations and lessons learned from 27 participating states, enhancing nationwide transportation project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.-Conducted extensive research on work zone safety, analyzing public data and documents from all US DOTs and FHWA, and developed a comprehensive process for documenting and communicating lessons learned to enhance project outcomes.-Led the creation and distribution of a nationwide survey for DOTs, securing a 54% response rate, and performed qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo and R to identify best practices and areas for improvement.-Developed and managed the delivery of professional training programs for DOT employees, including two webinars and one workshop, reaching participants from over 25 states and enhancing their post-project evaluation capabilities.-Authored and published a technical report and guidelines for FHWA, including detailed flowcharts and checklists aimed at increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving internal communication for transportation projects based on past project insights.

Reinbeck, Iowa, United States

-Researched and procured specialized equipment for foundation and land preparation in DOT highway and bridge projects, ensuring specifications met project requirements through supplier analysis.-Designed technical adaptations using AutoCAD for equipment to perform soil compaction and deep foundation drilling and led their shop modifications by conducting field tests (mCPT, CST), ensuring functionality and safety compliance.-Centralized and scanned scattered technical documents, creating a cloud-based repository that enhanced efficiency by enabling swift access to critical information nationwide, fostering employee satisfaction and operational seamlessness.

Brazil

-Oversaw feasibility studies and conceptual designs for airport concessions covering 12 airports in Brazil, analyzing infrastructure capacities and future needs to support successful project proposals.-Led technical oversight and inspection for Viracopos Airport's expansion amidst disputes, ensuring adherence to specifications and delivering crucial reports resolving disputes and enabling a 300% capacity increase.

Brazil

-Performed calculations and design of projects via AutoCad, developing reports and monitoring projects with an area of up to 42,240 square feet.

Brazil

-Automated flight operation analysis using VBA macros, reducing analysis time by 60% and enhancing productivity for future operational assessments, optimizing scheduling, and improving overall efficiency.-Optimized aircraft utilization through detailed analysis of 20k flights, implementing spreadsheet solutions, achieving a 20% increase in fleet productivity, minimizing downtime and enhancing profitability for the airline.

Brazil

-Participated in various mining projects, conducting document verification, Excel spreadsheet creation, technical report writing, drawing assistance, and geotechnical and stability analyses.

Brazil

-Taught courses on Construction Techniques and Construction Management to foremen, covering topics such as the use and testing of construction materials, project scheduling, process control, safety, and quality management.-Developed course materials, including exams and exercises, and collaborated weekly with other instructors to align and improve the curriculum.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Civil, Construction And Environmental Engineering

Master'S Degree, Aeronautical Infrastructure Engineering, 9.1/10.0

Master's based on air transport and air traffic analysis, and airports planning, design and management. The classes were based on FAA.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Civil Engineering, 4.00/5.00

Civil Engineering student. Fields studied: - Environmental - Geotechnical - Hydraulic - Management - Materials - Structural - Transportation

Civil Engineering, 3.58/4.00

Studied abroad during fall 2012 at SIT, with a scholarship from a program of the brazilian government - Science Without Borders.

Civil Engineering, 3.28/4.00

Studied abroad during spring 2012 at TCNJ, with a scholarship from a program of the brazilian government - Science Without Borders.