PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Civil and Structural Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing and managing complex engineering projects, including buildings and telecommunications structures. Extensive experience in teaching and mentoring foreign engineers transitioning to the U.S. industry. Specializing in earthquake engineering, with proficiency in a wide range of engineering software tools. Demonstrated success in project management, budget preparation, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with additional proficiency in French and basic knowledge of German. Active member of ASCE, AISC, and ACI, and licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in Nicaragua. Successfully passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam and currently pursuing P.E. licensure in the U.S. Eager to apply my technical expertise, international experience, and commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic engineering role.
Key Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, RAM Structural System, Risa 3D & Mo, Enercalc, TnxTower (Risa Tower), AUTOCAD, CSI Software (Sap2000, ETABS, SAFE), MathCad, Cypecad, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, MS Project.
- Extensive experience with US codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 341, ASCE 7-10, and ANSI TIA 222.
- Proven ability to design and analyze a wide variety of structures, including high-rise buildings, industrial and commercial buildings, and telecommunications towers.
- Strong project management skills, with experience in budget preparation, scheduling, and supervising construction projects.
- Multilingual communication skills with fluency in English and Spanish, intermediate proficiency in French, and basic German.
- Significant teaching experience, having developed course materials and mentored students in structural engineering.
Professional Experience Highlights:
- Participated in the design teams of commercial, industrial, and telecom structures for leading firms like JDH Engineering and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, among others in the U.S. and leader of my own small structural firm in Nicaragua where I had the opportunity to connect directly with owners and architecture firms.
- Designed and managed construction for over 40 different projects in Nicaragua, Central America.
- Designed telecom towers, foundations, reinforcements and performed SA for hundreds of structures located in Nicaragua, Haiti, Colombia, Mexico, Haiti and the US.
- Published multiple technical guides and books, including a comprehensive guide for engineers aspiring to work in the U.S.
- Conducted structural analyses for high-profile projects worldwide, ensuring compliance with stringent engineering standards.
- Successfully led teams and projects in various countries, demonstrating strong leadership and cross-cultural communication skills.