Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in urban development and transport planning, the expert is proficient in sustainable mobility, non-motorized transport, and urban infrastructure design. Career highlights include leading national projects as Director of Transport Infrastructure Works Planning and National Director of Passenger Urban Transport Planning in Argentina. Worked across diverse projects involving international collaborations, notably with the Inter-American Development Bank. Accomplishments encompass designing bicycle infrastructure networks and formulating urban mobility plans. The expert demonstrates strong leadership and technical expertise, with proficiency in GIS software, AutoCAD, and database management, essential for complex urban planning initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with the Inter-American Development Bank on the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative, focusing on urban structure and mobility indicators for Argentine cities. Responsibilities have included diagnosis and intervention proposals on a regional scale. Additionally, participation in the Development of Cities in the Argentine Interior (DAMI II) Program, funded by the IADB, involved designing a bicycle infrastructure network in the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza. These projects were centered on urban transport infrastructure and sustainable mobility.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including urban development, transport, architecture, and infrastructure. Previously held roles such as Director of Transport Infrastructure Works Planning and National Director of Passenger Urban Transport Planning in Argentina. Responsibilities have included project management, policy advisory, and infrastructure design, with a focus on sustainable urban mobility. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans urban planning and bioclimatic architectural design, with projects implemented regionally in Argentina and internationally in the United States and Puerto Rico. Extensive geographic experience in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires, includes engagement in urban planning and transport projects. Additional work in the United States, specifically in New York, and Puerto Rico, has provided insights into regional development and urban transport systems. Involvement in international projects includes work in Mendoza and Santa Fe, Argentina, and collaborative initiatives in Colombia and Brazil, demonstrating a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Portuguese and Italian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international collaborations and projects across Argentina, the United States, and other multilingual settings. Educational qualifications include a Master in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, specializing in urban transport planning and policy. Additionally, a professional architecture degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina, focusing on climate-responsive and energy-efficient architectural design, complements this expertise. A postgraduate specialization course in bioclimatic design at the same university further enhances the expert’s academic credentials.