Karen Mariño Ramirez
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Civil engineer graduated from Universidad la Gran Colombia and Master from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana with emphasis in Geotechnics. I have experience in the geotechnical designs in the foundation's areas (bridges, buildings, and aqueduct), design of slopes in linear projects, unstable places, drilling coordination, instrumentation knowledge and risk analysis in operation tunnels. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to participate in project coordination, to apply knowledge in budgets and to have direct contact in the management of internal and external clients. I stand out for my punctuality in the delivery of work assigned, for my high capacity to be part of work teams with professionals in other branches and for assuming individual and team responsibilities. From my experience, conceptual clarity is very important in assertive structuring and leadership with the different interdisciplinary teams. As a person I try to always have a good management of my interpersonal relationships, maintain my kind character, be respectful, responsible and aim towards Continuous learning with the objective of planning my future projection.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist in Geotechnics
Consorcio Ruta 40 VINCI
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Design of geotechnical studies for the foundation of retaining walls, design of mechanically stabilized earth walls, analysis and definition of works for unstable sites, material characterization based on laboratory results, geological studies, and construction monitoring.
- Immediate response to disasters through the proposal of mitigation measures.
- Zodme design.
Projects Engineering in Geotechnics Area
PEDELTA COLOMBIA SAS
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
- Design of geotechnical studies for bridge foundation and retaining walls, analysis of unstable sites and proposing mitigation measures, evaluation of the current condition of the road corridor, validation of existing information, internal client management, and issuance of reports and technical memoranda.
Projects Coordinator
EUROESTUDIO SAS
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Design Engineering II
Geotecnia Y Cimentaciones
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Geotechnical design for bridge foundations, buildings, and water supply systems, soil studies for unstable sites, pre-dimensioning of slopes and zodmes, analysis and processing of pavement failures, compliance with design codes (NSR-10, CCP-14 Bridge Code, AASHTO), coordination of fieldwork (drilling and instrumentation), field personnel management, client management, meeting attendance.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies during the design phase, mitigating potential issues before they arose.
Education
Diploma of Business - Business Management
Greystone College
Adelaide, SA06.2026
General English - English
Shafston College
Gold Coast, QLD12.2023
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Geotechnics
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA
Bogota, Colombia01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad La Gran Colombia
Bogota, Colombia06.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and social skills
- Flexibility and availability to travel
- Commitment and motivation
- Critical capacity and disposition to learn
- Analytical thinking
- Organizational talent and planning ability
- Customer Relations
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, Slide, Dives, Phase, Rocplane, Swedge, Unwedge, Slide, Modules GEO, AllPile
- Project Planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
Programs
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Project
- AutoCAD
- Slide
- Dips
- Phase
- Rocplane
- Swedge
- Unwedge
- Modulos de GEO
- AllPile
Additional Education
- XV COLOMBIAN CONGRESS OF GEOTECHNICS AND II INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SPECIALIZED IN SOFT ROCKS - ISRM, October 2016, Cartagena - Colombia, Colombian Society of Geotechnics
- COURSE, PROBABILITY EVALUATION OF DISASTER RISKS FOR NATURAL DANGERS, July 2015, Bogotá Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- PATHOLOGY AND FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING, July 2015, Bogotá Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- COURSE OF EXPLORATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBSOIL WITH ADVANCED TECHNIQUES, May 2015, Bogotá Colombia, Colombian Society of Geotechnics
Work References
- DIANA MILENA SUAREZ, CIVIL ENGINEER WITH SPECIALIZATION IN GEOTECHNICS AND PAVING, 3107851528
- KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ, MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EMPHASIS IN GEOTECHNICS, 0426736245
- DIANA CORREA, CIVIL ENGINEER SPECIALIZED IN GEOTECHNICS, 3002680261
Projects
- Master Thesis (2017): METHODOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF GEOTECHNICAL RISK IN ROCK ROAD TUNNELS DURING ITS CONSTRUCTION IN COLOMBIA.
- Undergraduate Research Project (2013): GEOTECHNICAL STABILITY ANALYSIS KM 7+000 CORREDOR VIAL BOGOTÁ - MESITAS DEL COLEGIO
Certification
Place of Birth: Bogotá, Colombia
Professional License: 2 202-27 013 CND
Student Visa
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Specialist in Geotechnics
Consorcio Ruta 40 VINCI
03.2020 - 03.2023
Projects Engineering in Geotechnics Area
PEDELTA COLOMBIA SAS
06.2019 - 02.2020
Projects Coordinator
EUROESTUDIO SAS
09.2018 - 06.2019
Design Engineering II
Geotecnia Y Cimentaciones
08.2013 - 08.2017
Diploma of Business - Business Management
Greystone College
General English - English
Shafston College
Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Geotechnics
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad La Gran Colombia
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