Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 41 years of experience, the expert is a registered professional civil engineer skilled in civil engineering and project management. Proficient in software such as Civil 3D, MathCad, Primavera, and Staad Pro, the expert has led major infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa. Previously held roles include Team Leader and Senior Resident Engineer, with responsibilities in project implementation, construction supervision, and quality assurance. Career highlights include managing the Kabul to Jalalabad road reconstruction and the South Sudan Feeder and Trunk Road Program, demonstrating expertise in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, the World Bank, ADB, and UNICEF. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges. The scope of projects has been national and sector-specific, with work conducted in countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Indonesia. These projects focused on enhancing infrastructure and facilitating development cooperation in challenging environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, roads and bridges, urban development, civil engineering, and transport, the expert has held roles such as Team Leader, Senior Resident Engineer, and Project Manager. Responsibilities have included project implementation, construction supervision, and technical design. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure development in rural and urban settings. The geographic scope of work spans multiple countries in Asia and Africa, showcasing both regional and country-specific expertise. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in regions such as the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and East Timor.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and several Filipino dialects, including Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilongo, and Waray, the expert's language skills have been utilized in diverse professional settings, including in-country work across multiple regions and collaboration within multilingual teams. This linguistic proficiency enhances effective communication in various international and local projects. The expert holds a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, completed online in 2018. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines, in 1983. This educational foundation supports an extensive career in civil engineering and project management.