Objective

Hardworking and result oriented Swiss/Ecuadorian professional with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from IE University. Currently transitioning into urban development, real estate investment, and project management. 5 years of multidisciplinary real estate experience in LATAM, the U.S.A. and Europe. Dynamic worker and articulate communicator in both English and Spanish. Eligible to work in Europe, UK (HPI visa holder), and U.S. (H1-B visa holder). RICS Student Member aiming to achieve MRICS status.

Professional Experience

Engineer
PICKETT KELM & ASSOCIATES
Austin, Texas 
10/2021 – Present 

• Completed structural analysis and calculations for civil structures in developments accounting for over 20,000 homes.

• Managed, modeled, and coordinated completion of documents for the largest residential developments in Austin.

• Performed site inspections, coordinated construction, emitted reports to design, management and construction teams.

• Generated $650,000+ in services from clients such as Brookfield Residential, Trammell Crow and the City of Austin.

Analyst
SCHLUMBERGER
Quito, Ecuador
07/2020 – 10/2020

• Analyzed impact of transition towards remote work in a 300-employee office with $600 million in yearly income.

• Elaborated guidelines to optimize transition and to maximize results.

• Investigated human factors such as productivity and communication efficiency.

Analyst
FEMSA (GRUPO SOFOCAR)
Quito, Ecuador
06/2020 – 09/2020

• Evaluated strategies to optimize brick-and-mortar retail for a $500 Million yearly sales retailer in a 3rd world setting.

• Examined both sustainability and human considerations to improve viability of brick-and-mortar retail.

• Proposed a series of architectural, organizational, mechanical, and customer service changes.

Engineering Assistant
ACCIONA S.A.
Quito, Ecuador
06/2019 – 08/2019

• Managed an on-site, 60 worker construction team building Ecuador’s first subway system in with a $2 Billion budget.

• Planned and monitored construction schedules and presented progress reports as well as as-built plans.

• Organized schedules and payments of 5 construction subcontractors and oversaw payments.

On-Site Engineering Assistant
SEMAICA S.A.
Quito, Ecuador
05/2018 – 07/2018

• Supervised a construction crew working on a $60 Million wood processing plant expansion project.

• Administered 50 worker crew payroll and 3 Subcontractor payments.

• Scheduled construction tasks and submitted progress reports.

Education

Master’s in Real Estate Development – GPA: 3.86/4     
IE UNIVERSITY
Madrid, Spain
09/2024 – 07/2025

• Holistic program tackling the full breadth of the real estate industry, from its financial feasibility to urban frameworks

• Honors - Relevant Courses: RE Finance, Project Management, Economics, RE Investment, International Legal Principles.

B.S. Architectural Engineering – GPA: 3.41/4
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Austin, TX
09/2017 – 08/2021

• Emerging Technologies Program: Developed a research project on innovative construction methods with WSP London.

• Relevant Courses: Contracts/Liability Law, Project Management & Economics, Engineering Ethics and Communication.

• Member of the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)

Awards

Academic Awards
Master’s In Real Estate Development
09/2024 – 07/2025

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) and IE University Annual Decarbonization Challenge – Second Prize winner (20% Scholarship)

• Master’s Program Salutatorian – Second Best in Graduating class

• Dean’s List Awardee – Top 10% of Graduating Class

• Best Capstone Project Winner

Leadership

Director of Events - Planet Longhorn
University of Texas at Austin
09/2019 – 12/2019

• Elected and directed event planning for the largest international student org. on campus, 350+ members.

Service

EcuaDonate
Quito, Ecuador
04/2020 – 09/2020

• Ran a fundraising campaign to help low-income citizens in Ecuador struggling during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

• Raised over $1,000 for the Ecuadorian Red Cross and Quito Chamber of Commerce Aid Campaign.

Amazonian Community School Refurbishing
Ahuano, Ecuador
04/2017 - 06/2017

• Refurbished and repaired a school for an Amazonian community.

Habitat for Humanity
Ambato, Ecuador
03/2017 – 05/2017

• Built houses for low-income communities in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Skills

Management: MS Project, RS Means, Excel, Financial Modelling, Market Analysis, RE Due Dilligence, RE Valuations.

Personal: Driven, hardworking, academic writing, strong interpersonal/communication skills, time management experience, logistics experience, creative problem solving, adaptable, hardworking, fast learner.