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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Design Services Consultant companySignificant Projects:- Project manager for the Lorengau Port Upgrade in Papua New Guinea. Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver the preliminary studies, and concept design. Managed multiple international stakeholders, mitigating financial risk by implementing a comprehensive currency hedging strategy that safeguarded the project budget from fluctuations across AUD, USD, and PGK.- Deputy Project Manager for the new Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway, a 200m long bike ramp connecting the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Alfred Street South. Assisted the project manager and led a multidisciplinary team to deliver the detailed design. Worked collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, such as TfNSW representatives and the contractor.- Deputy Project Manager and fieldworks coordinator for the Cambridge Avenue Upgrade project. Cambridge Avenue Upgrade includes the upgrade and extension of Cambridge Avenue to improve access to the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal and address long term population growth in the Liverpool/Moorebank Region. Worked collaboratively with TfNSW representatives, private landowners, and to manage, coordinate, organise and program the necessary fieldworks and permissions for multiple disciplines to access and conduct studies within the project footprint.- Construction phase services coordinator for the Parkes Bypass project. Coordinate a multidisciplinary team to support the construction team by providing responses to RFIs and post IFC design changes for a 10.5 km two-lane two-way bypass of the existing Newell Highway at Parkes.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Smart farming startup company, focused on smart irrigation and smart soil sensing products.Responsibilities:• Revised and updated the company´s business plan.• Assisted R&D area on ongoing projects involving soil moisture probes.• Oversaw soil testing at geotechnical laboratory and different field conditions.• Analysed, monitored, and measured soil moisture data.Achievements:• Championed continuous laboratory testing of different soil moisture probes, to improve current measuring methods.• Oversaw and organized over 6 months of field-testing data, analysing it to generate a more accurate soil moisture measurement.• Acted as representative during several meetings with different accelerators programs such as Translating Research at Melbourne (TRAM), to better and further expand current business plan endeavours.• Secured a grant from the City of Melbourne for emerging businesses.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Public-Private Partnership in charge of constructing a 5km storm water drainage channelResponsibilities:- Supported senior engineers in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and schedules.- Managed the engineering aspects of construction projects, focusing on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.- Coordinated with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and address any issues promptly.- Prepared comprehensive project documentation and reports for senior management and stakeholders.- Oversaw the quantity management and prepared quantity take-offs for the project.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Construction and Design Firm.Responsibilities:- Led and managed on-site engineering activities for commercial projects valued up to $1 million.- Oversaw daily operations ensuring the project was executed according to design specifications, budget and delivery program.- Developed project schedules and monitored progress, identifying, and mitigating potential delays.- Collaborated with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and adherence to project specifications.- Managed site documentation, including daily logs, inspection reports, and project correspondence.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Civil Engineering With Business, Wam 75

Activities and Societies: • Capstone project with GHD (3D FEM for GRP pipe deformation for a Melbourne sewage project). • Runner up.

Ingeniero Civil

Activities and Societies: Uniandinos