Personal Information
Citizenship Chilean / U.S. American
Education
December 2011 Master of Science in Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, U.S.A.
Thesis advisors: Dr. Werner Sobek, Dr. Timo Schmidt, and Prof. Tim Brown
Summer 2010 Research Fellowship
Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design [ILEK]
University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Advisors: Dr. Werner Sobek and Dr. Timo Schmidt
May 2009 Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.
Capstone advisors: Prof. Alvaro Malo and Dr. William Bickel
Experience
June 2020 - Current Consultant in Real Estate Investing & Project Management
Lucimar, Chicago, U.S.A.
Experienced in identifying, analyzing, acquiring, and overseeing the renovation of residential properties. Skilled in market research, deal evaluation, and strategic investment decision-making to maximize property value. Adept at coordinating remodeling projects, managing contractors, and ensuring quality execution within budget and timelines.
August 2022 - February 2023 Adjunct Faculty
Triton College, River Grove, U.S.A.
Course planning and instruction: “Introduction to Architecture” and “AutoCAD/Rhino”.
June 2019 - June 2020 Project Designer
STLarchitects / Studio ORD, Chicago, U.S.A.
Experienced in translating complex engineering concepts into clear, client-facing documents and facilitating cross-team collaboration for the new O’Hare Global Terminal and Global Concourse.
October 2016 - September 2017 Architect and BIM Expert
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland
Led office building designs, utilized VR and renderings for client presentations, developed BIM standards, managed the Esplanade des Particules project, and trained teams in Revit implementation.
· Ideas2 Expansion
· Esplanade des Particules in Meyrin-CERN
February 2015 - August 2016 Architect and Research Assistant
Public Utility Research Center University of Florida & World Bank, Geneva, Switzerland
Researched infrastructure projects in Africa, including the NSF Solar Project & Body of Knowledge Infrastructure Regulation, focusing on solar energy and regulations. Collaborated with economists to develop policies for sustainable development.
October 2013 - December 2014 Junior Architect
TranSystems, Chicago, U.S.A
Worked on architectural competitions, conceptual design, and project development using Revit. Led construction documents for Chicago’s ConRAC facility and contributed to transportation projects in Los Angeles and Chicago.
· O'Hare Consolidated Car Rental Facility (ConRac))
· CTA Blue Line
· LAX Consolidated Car Rental Facility (ConRac)
November 2012 - September 2013 3D Marketing Communications Specialist
Spinal Elements, Inc., Chicago, U.S.A..
Created 3D spinal medical animations in Maya to illustrate surgical procedures, enhancing patient education through visual storytelling and brochure design.
August 2012 - November 2012 Architect
Raumzeit Architekten, Berlin, Germany
Created 3D models, visualizations, and facade designs in Vectorworks, collaborating with consultants to ensure constructability, material feasibility, and design integrity.
· Kassel University Architecture Building
March 2011 - July 2012 Architect
Holabird & Root, Chicago, U.S.A.
Contributed to architectural competitions and all project phases using Revit, including schematic design, construction documents, and administration. Led renovation of a Chicago tower, managing change orders and ensuring design compliance.
· Harper College
· Breck School
· Daycare Center
· Skyscraper Competition
· Patrick Sullivan Apartments
August - December 2010 Teaching Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, U.S.A.
Assisted third-year architecture students in studio class, providing design feedback, facilitating discussions, and supporting professors in managing sessions and resources.
June - August 2009 LEED and Energy Analysis Consultant
University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.
Conducted research, design, and construction for the SEED(pod) prototype for the Solar Decathlon, collaborating with engineers (Design Plus LLC, Albuquerque, U.S.A.) to integrate energy-efficient systems and sustainable design strategies.
Summer 2008 Engineer Assistant
Orbit Builders, San Diego, U.S.A.
Prepared cost segregation reports and proposals for vacation homes utilizing shipping containers as modular units.
Summer 2007 Architect Intern
Intertech Architectural Interiors, Tucson, U.S.A.
Developed construction documents, concept presentations, and initial design proposals for commercial projects.
Summer 2007 Architect Intern
Vint & Associates Architects, Tucson, U.S.A.
Developed 3D models and renders for a housing and urban planning development in Tucson, Arizona.
Utility Patent
Curtain system
United States PCT/US2012/067209
Issued
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Rhino, Naviswork, 3ds Max, Maya, Vectorworks, Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, V-Ray, Figma, Miro, HTML, CSS, and Unity.
Woodshop, welding and fabrication techniques.
Languages
English [Native]
Spanish [Native]
Italian [Intermediate]
French [Beginner]
Presentations
March 2016 - Big Verification Challenge: Prototype - False Filter
Office of the High Commissioner of the Human Rights (OHCHR)
Geneva, Switzerland
February 2016 - Workshop: "Bringing Narrative into Science Education with Virtual Reality"
Lift Conference 2016
Geneva, Switzerland
November 2015 - "Am I You?" Virtual Reality Film
Geneva International Film Festival Tous-Ecrans
Geneva, Switzerland
August 2015 - "Storytelling Science in Virtual Reality"
69th Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
Honors & Awards
2012 -Annual Emerging Professionals Exhibition
AIA [The American Institute of Architects] National’s headquarters
American Center for Architecture
2011 - College of Architecture Faculty and Student Art Exhibition
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Willis Tower [Sears Tower], Chicago, U.S.A.
2011 - Bird House Design and Build Competition Exhibition
Tweet Home Chicago Bird House Design and Build Competition
Nature Museum, Peggy Notebaert, Chicago, U.S.A.
2011 - Bird House Design and Build Competition Exhibition
Tweet Home Chicago Bird House Design and Build Competition
The Chicago Center for Green Technology, Chicago, U.S.A.
2010 - Architect Student Scholarship by the Fabric Structures Association
2010 - Tweet Home Chicago
2nd Place Bird House Design + Build Competition
2010 - AIA [The American Institute of Architects] Chicago Martin Roche Traveling Scholarship
2008 - Architect Student Scholarship by the Fabric Structures Association
2007 - Seaver/Franks Architecture Scholarship
2006 - Beresford E. Beck Memorial Scholarship
2005 - J. Douglas Macneil Architecture Award
Dean's List at the University of Arizona
2002 - Selected art piece for PCC Exhibition, Tucson, U.S.A.
2001 - Selected pieces for Fashion Show at Paseo San Damian, Santiago, Chile
Various sailing awards and competitions in Chile, Mexico and U.S.A.
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity, Tucson, U.S.A.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, U.S.A.
LERATA [Laboratory for Experimentation and Research in Art, Technology, and Architecture], Chicago, U.S.A.
CineGlobe CERN Film Festival, Meyrin, Switzerland
University of Arizona - Visiting studio crit, Orvieto, Italy
IIT [Illinois Institute of Technology] - Studio crit, Chicago, U.S.A.
Mentor - UN Influx Hackathon, Geneva, Switzerland
Mentor - The Port Association, Geneva, Switzerland