A Civil Engineer with 15+ years of construction industry experience holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Fire Protection Specialist) (Pontifical Xaverian University, Colombia, 2017–2018), a Postgraduate Diploma in International Project Management (University of Texas at Austin, USA, 2013), a Postgraduate Degree in Negotiation (University of the Andes, Colombia, 2010), and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honors Degree, National University of Colombia, 2003–2008). He is a PMP (Project Management Professional) (2013–2025) and an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with permanent residence in the U.S. under the E21 visa category (recognized as a professional of exceptional ability by the U.S. government).

Honors & Recognition

• U.S. Government designation as a "Professional of Exceptional Ability" (E21 visa, permanent residence).
• National Award for Academic Merit in Construction (AICUN, Colombia, 2007).
• Honors Degree for top academic average in Civil Engineering (National University of Colombia, 2008).
• "Best Professor" distinction (Universidad Católica de Colombia, 2016–2019) and Teaching Merit Honor (Francisco José de Caldas University, 2020).
• Nomination for "Exemplary Employee" (ECOPETROL, 2012).