Gerardo Heredia Navarro

Personal Statement

Experienced Professional with Architecture and Structural Engineering formal training. Eight years of experience in Design and Engineering for Sustainable Construction. Seeking new opportunities in the US to gain further experience and knowledge in Structural Engineering. Passionate about integrating new technologies that enrich project aesthetics and reduce costs. My hobbies are playing music and art.

Bio

I was born April 26 1988 in Culiacan, Sinaloa. My father is a doctor and my mother is a schoolteacher. I have 2 brothers, Luis who is a mechanical engineer & Alex who is an economist.
I spent all my childhood until adulthood in Culiacan, I have only peaceful memories in contrast into what is portrayed in the news. Our parents raised us in a separate world which I think help us grew secure of ourselves and considering family as the most important.
In 2006, I moved to Monterrey to pursuit my architectural studies in a house with my two brothers. There I found great freedom to pursuit my interests like music. I was part of the folk group Raices and traveled the world performing music during the summers, which is my most memorable experience during that period.
I also participated with a multidisciplinary team in the Solar Decathlon edition of 2010, with a development period of 2 years. Unfortunately, a few months before the competition, our school could not gather the funds to start construction and we had to withdraw. Beside that disappointment, the experience still was eye opening since I learned that even a small house could integrate so much complexity. One must also has to be a good leader to guarantee the completion of any ambitious project and provide useful insights for the team, which is also, why I keep preparing myself constantly. Finally, in 2011 I finished my architectural studies and was happy to receive a DEXFI award from my institution for my participation in extracurricular activities.
After graduation, I worked as an architect; first in a design studio, then in a construction company. During that time, I felt that I was not learning what I wanted to learn about construction, so I left my job and continue my studies; now as a civil engineer.
I studied in U ERRE while working half time; I was lucky since thanks to a friend I found a half time job as an environmental consultant something I wanted to try since my experience in the Solar Decathlon competition. It was difficult to manage both, but I think I organized quite well since I graduated with the best grades of my faculty class and became a LEED Green Associate.
I worked full time in Kalos as a draftsman for industrial project towards LEED certification. I found it fulfilling since I had the opportunity to work with the latest software technology like Revit to create construction drawings and steel detailing for fabrication of metal structures.
In May 2020, I finished my Master’s in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structures at Purdue University. I'm currently working in the State of Michigan as a Structural Engineer in Gala & Associates and just recently became a PE!

Guiding Principles

Service: To always, be of service to others. Be empathic and do your best for people around you.
Responsibility: Face the consequences for your actions or lack of them
Excellence: Always do better than before.