Expert Details
Civil Engineering & Hyperloop/High-Speed Transportation
ID: 736813
Spain
Expert has worked for two leading hyperloop developers worldwide and stays updated with the most relevant news and trends within the sector. He can provide realistic and accurate insights into the current status of all developments within the sector.
He has been responsible for several key strategic tasks within hyperloop developers, and previously co-led the realization of an industry consortium of a test track in The Netherlands (short-term goal), as well as consolidated the supply chain for future commercial implementations (long-term goal). Recently, he co-led a strategic committee with a focus on bringing industry and Government bodies to join efforts for the realization of a hyperloop test track in Spain within a PPI framework. All activities involved liaising with industry leaders and Government representatives.
Competencies:
▪ Autocad, Briscad and Tekla Structures.
▪ Structural design and FEA: SCiA, CYPE, SAP 2000, STAAD (RAM Elements)
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2010 | Degree: MSc. | Subject: Civil Engineering | Institution: UNICEN - Buenos Aires State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Hyperloop Infrastructure Manager & Strategic Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ Leading the Construction & Infrastructure Department (R&D, engineering, industry-market analysis)▪ Leading strategic partnerships with industry leaders to realize a Private Consortium for the realization of a 3km test facility and first concept design of real hyperloop infrastructure ▪ Leading strategic initiatives with Government institutions and industry stakeholders for near future commercial implementation ▪ Conducting research and business intelligence on existing transportation modes (HSR and aviation). Assessing technical and commercial viability of hyperloop as direct alternative ▪ Identifying and liaising with industry leaders (strategic partners) to assess market & supply chain capabilities for the first hyperloop commercial route (cargo and passenger) ▪ Leading the design, planning and full scope for the development of a Spanish Hyperloop High-Speed Test Facility (HSTF) ▪ Managing the Technical Engineering Team to design all interfaces between the infrastructure and the vehicle (pod) coordinating cross functional teams around Europe ▪ Participating as Expert Advisor on Infrastructure Working Group technical meetings as part of the European Hyperloop Standardization Committee (CEN-CENELEC/JTC 20). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2020 | Employer: Hardt Hyperloop BV | Title: Hyperloop Construction & Infrastructure Lead | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ Led the Infrastructure Department comprising the design for real scale hyperloop implementation and for the “European Hyperloop Center” 3 km test facility in Groningen▪ Led strategic alliances with industry leaders worldwide to realize an ecosystem of Public and Private Partners towards the execution of the EHC and future hyperloop routes ▪ Conducted technical research on HSR and Maglev to assess technical and commercial feasibility of hyperloop ▪ Led R&D team for optimization of the execution and (pre)construction of the EHC and aiming to implement Lean techniques across the entire supply chain |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2019 | Employer: Tideway BV (DEME Group) | Title: Site Project Engineer & Superintendent (Offshore) | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ Directly assisted and reported to project PMO▪ @Nordstream 2 landfall site (Germany) - Led the execution of post-trenching dumping scope. Mob-demob, planning, procurement and contractual negotiations for marine spread ▪ @Baltic Connector gas pipeline (Estonia & Finland) - Led and supervised the execution of trench dredging scope at both landfall sites. Assisted with engineering, planning and preparation works including mob-demob of marine spread ▪ @Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant (UK) - Performed design calculations for dredging pits and installing 6x Intake-Outfall concrete cooling chambers in the Bristol Channel. Assisted with execution planning and mob-demob preparations of marine spread |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2017 | Employer: Renewables & Site Construction Manager (Onshore) | Title: Capitanich Construcciones SA | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ Managed the execution of civil works for fast-track power plant project “Loma La Lata Wartsila-Pampa Energia”▪ Involvement in early contract negotiations and technical optimization sessions with Client and relevant stakeholders ▪ Onsite supervision, coordination, planning and progress reporting, budget & cost control ▪ Managed the implementation of strategic renewable energy projects (Wind and PV) ▪ Acted as Strategic and Management Consultant for major international EPC contractors and main Private/Public stakeholders for the first National Tender Round ▪ Advised on technical optimization techniques, providing reference costs and planning estimations for execution of wind and PV projects in Argentina and Uruguay |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2016 | Employer: Tecnocert & Welcar SA | Title: Technical Office Lead | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ @Cementos del Plata (Treinta y Tres) - Led all structural and civil infrastructures designs for a new lime factory plant (by FLSmidth USA)▪ Performed technical assessment to basic GA engineering and detailed design of traditional, precast, slip forming concrete and steel structures ▪ Monitored budget and overall progress, reporting directly to PMO ▪ Performed onsite coordination and supervision for civil, mechanical and electrical scopes complying with high QAQC/HSE standards ▪ @ANCAP Minas factory (Minas) - Led engineering design of steel and concrete structures for a new production line for ANCAP Cemento (by FLSmidth Denmark) ▪ Structural integrity assessments of existing buildings. Implementing improvements and technical solutions to reduce risks and ensure structural performance ▪ Onsite supervision and coordination of outsourced activities (civil, mechanical & electrical) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: Imzama Potes SA | Title: Junior Civil Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:▪ Structural design and calculations for 2 residential buildings (5 & 12 floors);▪ On site supervision, progress monitoring, cost & budget control. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PMI/PMO & Lean Construction Management Courses |