Alejandro Ibarra Valenzuela
About Alejandro Ibarra Valenzuela
Alejandro Ibarra Valenzuela is the Infrastructure BIM Lead at Arup and a tutor at the University of South Australia, with extensive experience in BIM and structural modeling roles across various companies in Australia.
Current Role at Arup
Alejandro Ibarra Valenzuela currently serves as the Infrastructure BIM Lead at Arup. He has been with the company since 2021, bringing his expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the team in Australia. His role predominantly involves the integration and implementation of BIM technologies in infrastructure projects, ensuring effective project delivery and collaboration.
Previous Experience at BG&E and WSP
Alejandro held the position of BIM Lead at BG&E from 2020 to 2021 in Australia. Prior to that, he worked at WSP in Australia, where he held two significant roles. He served as the Infrastructure BIM Lead for eight months in 2020, and as a Senior Structural Modeller from 2017 to 2020 in Adelaide. These roles allowed him to develop a robust understanding of structural modeling and BIM implementation in infrastructure projects.
Teaching Role at University of South Australia
Since 2017, Alejandro has been working as a Tutor at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. This role involves instructing and mentoring students, likely focusing on subjects related to engineering and BIM. His academic involvement complements his professional practice, allowing him to contribute to the education of future engineers.
Early Career and Roles in Engineering and BIM
Alejandro's early career includes various roles in engineering and BIM. He started as a CAD/BIM Drafter at Inversiones Mineras La Sorpresa in Durango, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. He then transitioned to the role of Engineer of Construction and General Services Department in the same company from 2011 to 2013. Alejandro also held several positions in Australia, including Structural Modeller at SMEC and KBR, Inc., and BIM Specialist at Nilsen Group / Red Appointments.
Educational Background
Alejandro holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Structures from the University of South Australia, obtained in 2015. He also earned a Master's degree in Gestión y Desarrollo de Energias Renovables from SEAS in 2013. His foundational education is in Civil Engineering, having received an Engineer's degree from Instituto Tecnologico de Durango in 2010. This diverse educational background underpins his expertise in both structural engineering and renewable energy development.