Eduardo Villar Bruna
About Eduardo Villar Bruna
Eduardo Villar Bruna is a Lead Structural Engineer with extensive experience in seismic design for large structures. He has worked at the Giant Magellan Telescope since 2021 and has held various engineering roles in Chile and the United States.
Work at Giant Magellan Telescope
Eduardo Villar Bruna currently serves as the Lead Structural Engineer at the Giant Magellan Telescope, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Structural Engineer at the same organization from 2019 to 2021. His work is based in Los Angeles, California, where he applies his expertise in structural engineering to support the development of this significant astronomical project.
Education and Expertise
Eduardo Villar Bruna studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he specialized in construction management and earned a Diploma of Education from 2020 to 2021. He also holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, which he completed from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he attended The University of Auckland for an English Language Academy program in 2017. His expertise includes seismic design for large steel and reinforced concrete structures, as well as construction site supervision utilizing BIM tools and methodology.
Background
Eduardo Villar Bruna has a diverse professional background in structural engineering. He began his career as a Structural Engineering Intern at Codelco in 2007. He then progressed to various roles, including Field Engineer at Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. and Project Engineer at Proingesa LTDA. He also worked as a Senior Structural Engineer at Bechtel Mining & Metals and ARCADIS, gaining extensive experience in the field over the years.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Eduardo Villar Bruna has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and innovation in structural engineering projects. His notable expertise in seismic design and construction site supervision has contributed to the successful execution of various large-scale projects. His role at the Giant Magellan Telescope highlights his ongoing contributions to significant engineering initiatives.