Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in urban design and development, the expert is adept in urban design, master planning, design management, and strategic planning. Career highlights include leading international projects such as the Newark Cultural District and the Integrated Logistic Bonded Zone Masterplan in Riyadh. Responsibilities have included coordinating teams and managing stakeholder engagement, resulting in the 2020 AIA New Jersey design award. The expert's technical proficiency encompasses Autocad, Revit, QGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite. Achievements also include increasing annual revenue by 60% through strategic partnerships and serving as a design manager and consultant on high-impact projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert collaborated with the United Nations during the Habitat III Secretariat. This role involved analytical research and stakeholder engagement for the New Urban Agenda, focusing on sustainable urban and rural development. The expert's contributions included project implementation and capacity building, with activities conducted globally, particularly in New York, USA. This experience underscores a strong ability to engage in urban planning and stakeholder management on an international scale.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Urban Design Consultant, Project Leader, and Design Manager across sectors including urban development, rural development, civil society and NGOs, transport, architecture, and design. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans strategic planning, design management, and stakeholder engagement, with projects executed in the US, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and China. This geographic involvement has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, successfully integrating real estate development strategies with urban planning to emphasize sustainability and community impact.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native Italian speaker and fluent in English, French, and Spanish. These skills have been utilized in various international projects and collaborations, facilitating effective communication within multilingual teams and across diverse geographic locations. The expert holds a Master of Science in Architecture Construction City from the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy, with honors, and a Bachelor of Science in Interfaculty of Architecture from the same institution. Additionally, a double degree program in urbanism and design was completed at Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing a strong foundation in architectural design, urban planning, and related disciplines.