Valentina
Machado

"Evaluation of strategies for retrofitting the building envelope of residential housing within the Uruguayan context", based on energy efficiency and sustainable materials.

Obtained top marks in four different subjects. Average mark of 8.28. The program includes knowledge of sustainability in construction, BIM technologies, energy efficiency, construction materials such as wooden structures, and acoustic design.

Leading project development for US-based clients, working as an extended team alongside the client's own architects across multidisciplinary teams.

Management of 10+ projects for US-based clients, overseeing design, documentation, building permits, and multidisciplinary coordination while leading a 6-person team.

Oversight in direct collaboration with end clients, guiding the design process from schematic design through construction documentation, ensuring compliance with local building codes and alignment with project objectives.

Development and implementation of firm-wide project management standards, protocols, and processes.

Introduction of agile methodologies (daily stand-ups, post-mortems) and implementation of project management software, including creation of templates and cross-team systems.

Development of design documentation and construction documents for US projects.

Coordination with consultants and engineering teams, ensuring technical quality in line with the firm's standards.

BIM modeling and coordination.

Technical assistance in the construction of buildings made with Structurally Isolated Panels (SIP). Worked on the design of several projects alongside architectural firms. Coordination and supervision of daily site activities and delivery of construction materials. Identification of recurring site issues. Preparation and management of timetables and resources.

Assistance with technical drawings, floorplans, sections, and construction details using CAD and BIM software. Concept sketches, collages, and 3D visualizations for project presentations.

Intern, Municipal office of Montevideo. Public works planning sector. Design of floor plans, sections, and construction details using CAD and BIM software for future and completed public works projects. 3D modeling and visualization for public presentations using Sketchup, 3ds Max, Vray, and Photoshop. Assistance with site surveying and construction management.