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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Designed and lead multidisciplinary research on corrosion behavior of novel concrete materials being developed to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and enhance civil infrastructure sustainability.Supervised four different simultaneous research projects by ensuring compliance with international experimentation objectives and achievement of long-term objectives through open communication, tasks organization, adaptability and independent, innovative problem solving.Examined complex research projects by creating technical reports in collaboration with internal researchers and external stakeholders.

Tampa/St. Petersburg Y Alrededores, Florida, Estados Unidos

Performed comprehensive and quantitative corrosion evaluation and report of a novel sustainable low-calcium silicate cement concrete in target service environments by following ASTM, NACE and ASME corrosion standards.Carried out statistical analysis of large datasets on Matlab and Python to enhance corrosion-based durability of reinforced concrete elements.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Researched the dynamic characterization of structures with low-cost sensors using structural health monitoring techniques.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Monitored and oversaw the overall scope and schedule of three city-wide pipeline construction projects by using project management software to ensure compliance with civil designs and timelines.Performed quality control of project documentation such as bid documents and design specifications.Developed and established a new sustainability program for Construction and Demolition Waste management by creating a greener and cost-effective strategic framework that allowed the company to achieve a 3% per year waste reduction and diversion goal by leveraging circular economy and 5Rs principle at a corporate level.Prepared a communication strategy by coordinating work with various internal and external teams for the successful adoption of the Construction and Demolition Waste management plan at the company.Delivered various reports that included cost and environmental analysis by comparing baseline status with final conditions and established an internal diversion data tracking tool for effective zero waste metrics obtention.Assembled an open-access C&DW management plan for the city of Barranquilla in collaboration with different sectors, including industry, academia and the public sector.

Master Of Science - Ms, Civil Engineering

Concentration in Materials Science and Sustainability

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering, Summa Cum Laude & Medal Of Merit

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering

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