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La Paz, Bolivia; Miami, USA

La Paz, Bolivia; Miami, USA

- Prepared engineering drawings and structural calculations for high rise structures of concrete and steel in the South East of the United States. Commercial, Residential, and healthcare projects.- Developed and analyzed structural models in RAM, and ETABS software.- Drafted models using Revit and AutoCAD software.- Performed construction administration.

La Paz, Bolivia; Los Angeles, EE.UU.

- Prepared structural calculations, design, and details for low and mid rise wood buildings in the state of California

La Paz, Bolivia

- Supervised three 8-story concrete buildings, ensuring the structural plans were followed, as well as concrete standards.- Prepared reports for the owners showing the progress of the construction.

La Paz, Bolivia

Planned, designed, and built public works with the municipality of La Paz. Proyects included gavion wall construction, street widening, water channel building, and enclosures of public areas with metal mesh.

La Paz, Bolivia

- Supervised the construction of concrete/steel structure of the world largest cable car system "Mi Teleferico", at the largest station named "Faro Murillo"; oversaw 50 workers. - Responsibilities inclued material request, scheduling of tasks, and management of pay sheets. - Supervised the construction of 100,000 ft2 of civil works; oversaw 80 workers..

Miami, Florida

- Prepared engineering drawings and structural calculations for high rise structures of concrete and steel in the Southeast of the United States. Commercial and Residential projects. - Developed and analyzed structural models in RAM, and ETABS software.- Drafted models using Revit and AutoCAD software.- Performed construction administration tasks.

Gainesville, Florida

Laboratory Instructor for the Civil Engineering Materials Class. I directed 30 students on a biweekly basis on experiments including materials as concrete, steel, wood, and asphalt.

Orlando, Florida

• Performed structural calculations for low rise buildings in Florida and North Dakota including concrete, structural steel calculations, and roof top unit connections.
• Analyzed structural models with Risa3D software and developed structural plans using Revit software.
• Reviewed concrete, steel, and masonry shop drawings for on going projects.

Gainesville, Florida

• Developed real structural models to investigate practical approaches to integrating BIM Revit in education.
• Designed different building models using Revit software for structural analysis while exploring innovative methods of modeling.

Gainesville, Florida

• Led a team that designed and implemented an irrigation water system for agricultural purposes in a community in Bolivia.
• Managed a $20,000 budget for project expenses including construction materials, fees and travel costs.
• Implemented a designed rainwater catchment system and subterranean greenhouse.
• Part of the executive board for Engineers Without Borders - University of Florida.https://www.flickr.com/photos/102874498@N06/sets/72157645716831843/

Orlando, FL

• Analyzed and developed storm water models using Icpr3 software for land development projects.
• Wrote permit applications directed to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regardingthe design of water and wastewater network systems.
• Assisted with structural hurricane safety inspections, and roadway design using MicroStationsoftware.

Gainesville, FL

• Tested samples and set up lab equipment for research project on Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) to find response on impact and simulated blast loads using high energy drop hammers. UHPC reached concrete.
• Conducted data analysis of dynamic testing on Ultra-high performance concrete beams. CIPPS office is contracted by several international department of defenses to research new methods of the construction of.

Gainesville, FL

• Supervised 30 residents while organizing social programs and conflict resolution meetings.
• Provided academic support services to residents through tutoring and facilitating study groups.

Monroe, NC

• Collaborated on a team led by a civil engineer to complete roof construction of two houses.
• Constructed the floor framing for the foundational structure and completed field measurements.
• Volunteered during the weekends to help with different constructions around Gainesville, FL.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Civil Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Engineers Without Borders (EWB), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Habitat for Humanity Gainesville.

Master Of Science - Ms, Structural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tema de Tesis: Vulnerabilidad sísmica del Hospital Materno Infantil evaluada por la norma ASCE 41-17

International Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: Kayak Leader, Climbing, Photography, Physics research. Located in Norway- Europe http://uwcrcn.no/ United World.

Bachiller En Humanidades

Abanderado Gestión 2008