PROFILE

Structural engineer with experience in reinforced concrete analysis and design a

nd project management. Achieved knowledge of elastic design, seismic rehabilita
tion, nonlinear analysis and geotechnical elements on reinforced concrete struct
ures. Demonstrated ability in project administration, lead and supervise the in
ternal project team and subcontractors, identify and solve project issues and cr
eate, revise, edit and submit project documentation.
Key strengths include the following:
Knowledge of design standards and codes
Design technical specifications
CAD drawings and modifications
Cost efficient and practical designs
Hand made and computer software design
Engineering management
Design: Geotechnical elements, seismic resistant buildings, concrete pavements a
nd structures rehabilitation.
Computer Skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Acrobat Reader and
Internet Explorer.
CAD Engineering Software: ETABS Nonlinear, SAP2000 Nonlinear, Perform-3D (RAM Pe
rform), AutoCAD, Matlab, Maple, Math type, Section Builder and ANSYS.
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, University o
f Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, University of Puert
o Rico, Mayaguez Campus, 2003
EXPERIENCE
Jan 08 - Present Civil and Structural Engineer Consultant
San Juan, P.R.
Design reinforced concrete structures such as underground grease trap, box culve
rt, slab pavements and houses.
Develop structural plans in AutoCAD and specifications for construction.
Evaluated reinforced concrete pad for Above Storage Tank by performing moment, s
hear, settlement and bearing capacity corresponding to ACI 318 and US Corps of E
ngineering specifications.
Construction permits, inspection and documentation.
Aug 08 - Present Professor
Caribbean University, Bayamon, P.R.
Conduct college level courses in general and civil engineering to undergraduate
students.
Nov 07 - Jan 10 Project Engineer
Ossam Construction, Inc.
Build concrete and structural steel multi-story buildings.
Identify and solve project issues.
Create, revise, edit and submit project documentation.
Over 300 units successfully delivered to home owners.
Aug 04 - Nov 07 Graduate Research Assistant
Research Project
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Elastic design, seismic rehabilitation and nonlinear analysis using ETABS, SAP20
00 and Perform-3D on existing schools and hospitals.
Based on codes requirements of UBC-97, AISC and ACI 318-05.
Prepared structural plans and details using ACAD.
Prepared, edited, updated, and revised final report to be submitted to the Commi
ssioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico.
Feb 07 - May 07 Structural Engineer
Jose O. Guevara Structural Engineering Consultants
Structural analysis 3D modeling using ETABS Nonlinear program of the Tropical Me
dicine Complex in San Juan, P.R.
Apr 06 - Feb 07 Structural Engineer, Specialist I
Infotech Aerospace Services, Inc.
Analyzed and designed commercial and military turbine engines using ANSYS and Ma
tlab computer software.
Feb 03 - Aug 04 Project Engineer
Ossam Construction, S.E.
Built mid-rise walk up housing concrete buildings.
Led and supervised the internal project team and subcontractors with little supe
rvision.
Identify and solve project issues.
Create, revise, edit and submit project documentation.
PROFFESIONAL TRAINNINGS
Attended seminar on "Performance Based Design Using Nonlinear Analysis" conducte
d by Dr. Graham H. Powell, Columbia University, New York, USA.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Guevara, J.O., Lluch, J.F., Hernandez, J.R., Pando, M., "Elastic Design of Schoo
l Buildings"
The fourth International Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering
and Technology. Mayaguez, P.R., June 21, 2006.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
Leadership and ability to work with others.
Ability prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Knowledge of construction and design codes for concrete and structural steel: UB
C-97, IBC, ACI 318 and AISC.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
P.E., Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2010 (CIAPR Active Member)