Walter Vásquez Ortiz
About Walter Vásquez Ortiz
Walter Vásquez Ortiz is a Project Engineer with expertise in healthcare construction projects, currently employed at DPR Construction in Redwood City, California. He holds a Master's degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and has experience in project planning, procurement, and stakeholder communication.
Work at DPR Construction
Walter Vásquez Ortiz currently serves as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction in Redwood City, California. He has been in this role since 2023, where he applies his expertise in project planning, procurement, change management, safety, quality, stakeholder communication, and document control. His work primarily focuses on healthcare construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective project execution.
Education and Expertise
Walter holds a Master's degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate diploma in Structural Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in construction and engineering.
Background in Construction
Walter has a diverse background in construction, having worked in various roles over the years. He was a Civil Engineer at CUMBRA Ingeniería from 2017 to 2020 and completed a Civil Engineer Internship at the same company in 2017. He also interned as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction in 2022. His experience includes managing healthcare construction projects, particularly those adhering to OSHPD-1 standards in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Habitat for Humanity International
In 2023, Walter worked for three months as a Sustainable Construction Specialist at Habitat for Humanity International in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. In this role, he contributed to sustainable building practices and project management, further enhancing his skills in the construction sector.
Research Assistant Role at Stanford University
Walter served as a Research Assistant at Stanford University School of Engineering for three months in 2023. This position allowed him to engage in academic research, applying his engineering knowledge in a practical setting and contributing to ongoing projects within the university.