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Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

Developing simulation of multipurpose terminals using FlexTerm. Representative project responsibilities:✅ Testing a model to verify terminal operation and equipment needed for a proof-of-concept simulation study of the E-RTG/TP layout for a terminal in USA (throughput 1.5M TEU/year)✅ Analyzing data to establish model inputs and basis of simulation for a terminal in Brasil (1.1M TEU/year). Help on model calibration, testing of construction scenarios, and report✅ Adjusting a current model for calibration and testing scenarios in the model developed for future operations a Terminal in Brasil (2.1 M TEU/year)✅ Building a simulation model of approx. 750 acres of RoRo operating areas (throughput 600k units/year). Collect and analyze traffic volumes for a terminal in Georgia, USA✅ Building a gate simulation model to identify bottlenecks in different volumes a Container Terminal in USA✅ Building a simulation model for a Terminal in USA (throughput of 560k TEU/year). Identify bottlenecks, run what-if scenarios, and help configure yard queue logic on terminal TOS✅ Giving support in the simulation of a multipurpose terminal in Chile, compilation of statistics, user interface design and customer training✅ Simulating of 4 options for STRAD's parking areas at a Terminal in USA. Analysis based on quantified simulation results including traffic flow heat maps✅ Developing and maintaining a simulation modeling tool for a terminal located in Texas, USA during construction phases (throughput 1.73M TEUs/year to 5.2M TEUs/year) Other tasks included training, customer service and animations✅ Conducting a site visit and record current TOS processes for a port in Buenaventura, Colombia

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Participating in more than 10 projects of marine structures design. Responsibilities in projects: ✅ Structural design of a 100-ft cantilever combined wall for the West segment of the wall, and a 244-ft combined wall laterally supported with batter piles for the East segment in an apartment complex in Florida.✅ Structural design of approximately 505 ft of seawalls along the northern boundary of an infinity pool immediately adjacent to the beach area to protect the pool from surge for a hotel and residences project in Bahamas.✅ Translate documents (BOD, specifications) and drawings from English to Spanish as part of the detailed structural design for an LNG import terminal in Mexico✅ Structural design of pipe racks and landside equipment foundations for a micro-LNG handling facility at the Caribbean.✅ Structural design of steel jacket mooring dolphins and pariticipated on structural construction support services for a near-shore LNG terminal at the Caribbean✅ Basic structural design of a 1280m-long pile supported wharf for EPV (Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso)✅ Review of structural engineering design of a new telescopic gangway, and basic structural design of retrofit of its existing support tower for ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) at San Vicente Maritime Terminal (Talcahuano - Chile)✅ Technical review of structural reports, drawings and specifications of landside structures for TCVAL (Terminal Cerros de Valparaíso - Chile). ✅ Conduct a site visit and record the damages to the fascia beam and the piles supporting the waterside crane beam. Discuss recommended actions, temporary operational constraints, and repair procedures for Contecar in Cartagena, Colombia. ✅ Review of Structural Engineering Designs during Basic and Detailed Engineering Phases for Fondo Adaptación in the Canal del Dique Environmental Restoration Project (Bolívar - Colombia).

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Managing the promotion of innovation culture through creativity workshops, campaigns, advertising and spaces for knowledge exchange.✅ Facilitating 14 meetings to solve problems using different ideation methodologies.✅ Supporting 5 ideas through archival research and technological surveillance. ✅ Advising other employees to conceive project proposals effectively.✅ Recruitment of 15 internal employees to integrate an innovation leadership team.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Participating in 19 multi-discipline projects of basic and detailed engineering, preparing drawings for construction, calculation reports and materials requisitions. ✅ Designing 9 buildings and numerous specific structures of industrial facilities, electric substations and hydroelectric plants based on specialised methods and different standards (Eurocode, ACI, AISC, ASCE, INVIAS, NSR)✅ Undertaking 2 fieldworks: inspection of 200 Km Railway and qualitative assessment of 130 structures of the city’s water network. ✅ Coordinating transmittals of final products for the client, progress reports and instructions at the workplace.✅ Supervising from 2 to 5 drawers according to the project.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Supervising the schedule, budget, cash flow and building works, of structural reinforcement at a government administrative building (5000 m2). ✅ Organizing weekly meetings to discuss construction progress and preparing committee minutes and monthly reports.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Teaching ‘Dynamics’ course as part of the Civil Engineering curriculum. ✅ Proposing, supervising and assessing tests, activities and exercises undertook by students.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Liaising with 5 different organizations involved in the projects to plan and monitoring activities on weekly and monthly basis.✅ Co-operating in 2 academic event planning and logistics (national and international)✅ Ensuring timely following of the schedule and availability of information to supply to relevant faculty departments and staff.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Representative Projects:✅ Structural design of a continuous ring-shaped foundation for a 14m high, 14m diameter hopper, in Iluka Mine Infrastructure Project, Eucla Basin, SA✅ Structural modelling using finite element software (Strand7) and designing structural elements for Toombul Ventilation Structure on the Brisbane Airport Link, an AU$4.7 billion project that involved a multi-discipline approach.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Formulating and documenting 3 research projects (US$1.3 millions) to obtain financial support from government institutions.✅ Testing specimens made of laminated bamboo, analysing and reporting complex data (quantitative and qualitative).✅ Writing 4 research papers published in international congress and participating as a speaker in 3 of them.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

✅ Participating in the study of seismic vulnerability by designing the reinforcement of two buildings (chemical classrooms and laboratories)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Innovation And Technology Management

Master’S Degree, Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering, Structures