Joaquin de Forteza
Waterloo,NSW
Summary
As a Senior Architect, I've always been passionate about design, precision, and sustainability. With over eight years in project design and management, I specialized in high-quality architectural and infrastructure projects.
My growing interest in renewable energy led me to transition into the solar sector, where I now design and optimize utility-scale solar farms for over 2 years
At Trina Solar, I lead the Technical and Pre-sales Department with efforts, ensuring efficient, cost-effective solar solutions across the APAC/ANZ region. To deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects that contribute to accurate approach from the Company.
Bringing an architectural perspective to Renewable energy, I focus on optimizing layouts, civil works, slope analysis and seamless project integration with a BOS. Let's connect and drive the clean energy transition forward!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Architect - Technical Department & Presales - APAC/NZ
Trina Solar
02.2023 - Current
- Develop project design documents, project costs and proposal documents for prospective projects
- Project Lead of the Utility Scale Solar Farms projects
- Solar Farm layout
- GA drawings
- Strong Knowledge of design of foundations (micro-piles, screw piles, ramming and footings)
- Strong Knowledge on the AS 1170.2.2021 Wind actions
- Slope analysis and undulations to verify foundation lengths and ramming tolerances
- CUT & FILL analysis to enhances and understand future civil works
- Design and calculation of solar trackers and fixed tilt structures for project's layouts
- Prepare quotation and further presentation to client
- Direct Technical support to Sales Team in meetings
- Technical contact reference with the clients: communicating with the clients to collects requirements that would lead to build the right strategy for project design
- Liaise with the technical and sales teams and the company´s clients to work through the most appropriate solution for the project regarding design and materials
- Analysis of project's scope and documentation
- Analysis and interpretation of geotechnical reports to perform slope analysis and earthworks estimation for project design
- Project time estimation & Project Management
- Direct contact at Solar Events (ALL ENERGY / SMART ENERGY)
- Run Tracker trainings for EPC/Customers
- Soil & Environmental corrosion analysis
- Understanding of PV modules and Storage solutions
- On-site visits and Travels across the APAC/ANZ region
- Experience on site. (GOLDEN ROW on Narromine)
- Project Management fro the MSA with MPOWER. From start to finish. 7 sites of 7MB each.
- Utility Solar Scale: + 1Mw designs, + 50Mw designs, + 100Mw designs, + 500Mw designs, + 1Gw designs
- Demonstrated 8 + years of experience in Project Design/Lead
- Demonstrated 5 + years of experience on Project Management/On site visit
- Strong Knowledge of AS/building codes
- Wind/Snow load calculations
- Strong Knowledge of Electrical layouts
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Proficiency in PV CASE / PV SYST
- Availability for flights
- High level of written and verbal communication with clients
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Project Designer & Team Leader
Tony Owen Partners
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Project designer alongside Design Director
- Development Application Leader in High-end residential & commercial apartments & buildings
- Renewable energy oriented
- Solar for Commercial and Residential projects
- Leader of project team and responsible for work in all phases of the DA process
- ADG & SEPP65 Experience
- Liaise with consultants, clients, compiling and coordination for the submissions of DA's to Council
- Liaise with Council
- Preparation of architectural designs from concept, design development and client presentation in consultation with Design Director
- 3D modeling of the projects / Photorealistic Images
- Earthworks calculation/ Analysis of Geotechnical reports
- Type of Foundation
- Handling team of 4 people
- Demonstrated 5 + years of experience in the Architectural industry
- DA/CC/CDC experience (concept to detailed design and construction issue)
- Strong Knowledge of BCA/NCC and Australian Standards
- Strong Knowledge of ADG & SEPP65
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD/Civil3D
- High level of written and verbal communication
Project Designer / Tem Lead
Level Architects
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Liaise with consultants, clients, compiling and coordination for the submissions of DA's and CC's
- Experience in High-end Residential homes, Commercial, Light Industrial projects
- Leader of project team and responsible for work in all phases of the architectural process
- Ensure documentation has addressed the issues of buildability, that technical issues are well addressed and engage with others to ensure the proper solutions are achieved
- Coordination with consultants and clients
- Leading projects besides town planner
- Demonstrated 5 + years of experience in the Architectural industry
- DA/CC experience (concept to detailed design and construction issue)
- Strong Knowledge of BCA/NCC and Australian Standards
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD skills
- Preparation of architectural designs from concept, design development and client presentation in consultation with Design Director
- 3D modeling & renderings of the projects
- High level of written and verbal communication
Project Architect
Durie Design
08.2019 - 07.2020
- High-end Residential homes / Commercial designs
- Team member & Project Architect in the Concept Design of the Fairmont Resort in Port Douglas
- Head of design of the presentation showed to the investors
- Main Architect in Jamie Durie's Residence in Avalon Beach
- Development Application & BASIX
- Handling with client and Council
- On site visits
- Head of design to the house concept based on prefab modules
- Team Member in the design concept of Brisbane - West Village
- DA/CC basic experience
- Basic Knowledge of BCA/NCC and Australian Standards
- Drafting majority of the projects in Revit & Archicad
- Design concepts in Autocad
- 3D modeling & renderings of the projects
- High level of written and verbal communication
- Projects: Fairmont Resort - Port Douglas (2019/2020), West Village - Brisbane (2020), Durie Residence - NSW (2020)
Project Architect
Cunumi SA
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/jefaturadegabinete/secretaria-de-integracionsocial-y-urbana/polo-educativo-mugica
- Working on Medium public and commercial projects
- Design and draft residential and commercial projects
- Preparing reports and detailed working drawings
- Develop Council compliance on the assigned task
- Working through all stages of the design and documentation process
- Responsible for the planning, coordination, and control of the resources allocated to meet the objectives
- In charge of controlling contractors, deadlines and verifying the documentation
- Project follow-up, dealing with subcontractors, staff management
- Working within a close-knit team and collaborating on progressive and parametric design
- Contribute to presentation drawings of the proposed design
- Team management and leadership skills
- Https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/jefaturadegabinete/secretaria-de-integracionsocial-y-urbana/polo-educativo-mugica
Project Architect
CARSA S.A.
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Preparing reports and detailed working drawings
- Space layout design & technical drawings (Autocad, Sketchup)
- Planning, oversight, and control of project deadlines
- Coordination and control of subcontractors
- Project budget management
- Work under extreme pressure
- Leadership
- Trips to visit projects in other provinces
- Responsible maintenance of the main office and their services to meet the needs
- Inspection construction works in progress to ensure compliance with the architectural drawings
- All Rounder role architect
Teaching Assistant (Tutor)
University of Buenos Aires
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Pro-bono Teaching Assistant at Ramos San Roman chair, Architecture II, School of Architecture, University of Buenos Aires
- Guide and assist students in the development of their architectural projects through the year
- Communicating ideas and concepts to students from different backgrounds and nationalities
Site Manager/Technical Representative
Ziegel Bauweise Srl
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Architect in Site management and organization
- Layout design Revit
- Analysis of tenders, quantity take-offs, and budgets
- Supervision of 10 staff
- Continuously dealing with the client
- Projects for: Michelin, Iveco, Fiat, Celsur, Lanxess
Education
BBA - Bussiness
LLOYDS COLLEGE
Sydney02.2021
BBA - Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
BAYARD SCHOOL
Buenos Aires01.2006
Skills
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- AUTOCAD / CIVIL3D / REVIT / ARCHICAD
- PV CASE / PV SYST
- CUT & FILL ANALYSIS EARTHWORK CALCULATION
- SLOPE ANALYSIS
- AS STANDARD 117022021 AND APAC COUNTRY CODES
- BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE / WIND SNOW LOAD CALCULATIONS
- SUSTAINABLE CONCEPTS
- MICROSOFT OFFICE SKILLS
Accomplishments
Project Manager overseeing the MPOWER Master Supply Agreement (MSA) project, which included seven solar farm sites of 7MW each. Served as the primary liaison between the client and the APAC team, ensuring seamless project execution, site completion, and timely deliveries in alignment with contractual and operational requirements. Flew to site for Supervision at Narromeen, NSW.
Certification
IELTS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr Architect - Technical Department & Presales - APAC/NZ
Trina Solar
02.2023 - Current
Project Designer & Team Leader
Tony Owen Partners
07.2021 - 02.2023
Project Designer / Tem Lead
Level Architects
01.2021 - 07.2021
Project Architect
Durie Design
08.2019 - 07.2020
Project Architect
Cunumi SA
07.2018 - 08.2019
Project Architect
CARSA S.A.
06.2017 - 07.2018
Teaching Assistant (Tutor)
University of Buenos Aires
02.2017 - 07.2018
Site Manager/Technical Representative
Ziegel Bauweise Srl
01.2016 - 06.2017
BBA - Bussiness
LLOYDS COLLEGE
BBA - Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
BAYARD SCHOOL
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