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Areas of Expertise
- Civil Engineering
- Prime Consulting Services
- Construction Site Inspections
- Field Investigations
- Building Restoration Assessments
- Structural Assessment and Restoration Design in Wood, Masonry, Concrete and Steel
- Analysis of Failures for Structures Affected by Fire, Flood, Snow, Wind, Earthquake and Vibration
- Reinforced Concrete Designs
- Repair Procedures and Structural Drawings Coordination
- Building Code Reviews
- Catastrophe Event Assessments
Education
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Fire Safety), 2012 Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
- Advanced Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, 2009 Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, 2004 University for International Cooperation, San José, Costa Rica
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, 1992 University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Previous Experience
- Forensic Structural Engineer - Snihur Engineering Inc., Edmonton, 2016 – 2019
- Property Appraiser - Marc Bourret Appraisal Inc., Gatineau, 2011 – 2013
- Forensic Engineer - Instituto Nacional de Seguros, Costa Rica, 1990 – 2004
- Regional advisor of the Building Codes Project for the Center for Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America, 1995
- Private Practice - Costa Rica, 1992 – 2006
Professional Certifications
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), CFIA – Costa Rica, 1992 – Present
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), PEO, APEGA, 2018 – Present
- PMP credential, 2005 – 2009