MATLAB
Leonardo Albornoz
Civil Engineer. Candidate To M.Sc.
Bogota
Summary
Civil Engineer with experience in research and consulting projects related to Water Resources. Advanced knowledge in fluid mechanics and hydrodynamics, time series analysis and statistics. Strong skills in programming languages like MATLAB, R and Python and use of GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) oriented to hydraulic and hydrological modeling. Well disposed to field work and experimentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Hydroinformatic Specilist
The Nature Conservancy
07.2023 - Current
- Creation of Accelerated Impact Funds (AIF) to achieve conservation opportunities at Orinoco Basin in Colombia using hydrological modeling.
- Modeling the effects on paramo ecosystems restoration in Colombia as Nature-Base Solutions, through hydrological modeling
Hydraulic Engineer
Ardanuy
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Feasibility, Studies, and Designs for the Expansion of Intersections at Avenida Las Américas and Av. Del Congreso Eucarístico in Bogotá D.C.
- Support in the Longitudinal Drainage Design of the High-Speed Train for the new line segment from the Estonia/Latvia border to Vangazi.
Hydraulic Engineer
Ingenieria Técnica Y Científica - ITEC
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessment of flood risk at a bridge over Chico River - Panamá
- Creation of flood scenarios over the Chico River bridge in Panama, through coupled hydrological-hydraulic modeling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
Research Assistant
University Of Delaware
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Modeling of bar migration events on beaches using XBeach.
- Conducting experiments related to flocculation processes in marine environments.
Civil Engineer - NEXUS Team
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Applying dynamic programming to found optimal reservoir operation rules for Bogotá energy supply system.
Modeling and Simulation Engineer-Hidroituango Dam
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Simulating steady and unsteady scenarios of the dam gate closing.
- Generating annual reports
Hydrologist
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM)
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Analyzing climatic data to establish the surface water budget to carry out hydraulic fracturing projects in Colombia.
Research Assistant - MEGIA PROJECT
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Developing of a hydrometeorological model using climate classification to estimate the water demand in the Magdalena River Basin.
Lecturer, Fluid Mechanics
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Teaching Fluid Mechanics course for undergraduate students.
Hydraulic Engineer
TERRAE Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Analyzing climatic data to create inundation and flash floods maps through hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. Supporting field work.
Support Engineer
EA Engineering
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Specialist in hydrological and hydraulic modeling in the design of four hydroelectric plants in Nicaragua.
Education
Master of Science - Hydrosystems
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Water Resources Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia 05.2001 -
No Degree - Water Resources And Management
Universität Stuttgart
Stuttgart 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Data collection and analysis
Software
Python
ArcGIS
QGIS
Delft3D
Accomplishments, awards and hobbies
- Baden - Württemberg Scholarship. Germany.
- Búhos UN American Football - Wide Receiver.
Timeline
Hydroinformatic Specilist
The Nature Conservancy
07.2023 - Current
Hydraulic Engineer
Ardanuy
02.2023 - 07.2023
Hydraulic Engineer
Ingenieria Técnica Y Científica - ITEC
11.2021 - 04.2022
Research Assistant
University Of Delaware
06.2021 - 07.2021
Modeling and Simulation Engineer-Hidroituango Dam
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
12.2020 - 02.2021
Hydrologist
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM)
11.2020 - 12.2020
Civil Engineer - NEXUS Team
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
01.2020 - 12.2020
Lecturer, Fluid Mechanics
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
08.2019 - 11.2019
Research Assistant - MEGIA PROJECT
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
06.2019 - 07.2020
Hydraulic Engineer
TERRAE Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2019
Support Engineer
EA Engineering
03.2017 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Hydrosystems
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Water Resources Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
05.2001 -
No Degree - Water Resources And Management
Universität Stuttgart
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
05.2001 -
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