Pontificial Catholic University of Chile, (1987) University Major Bachelor Construction Design, (1987) University Minor Bachelor Hydraulics Design, (2009) University Master Industry Engineering. (2021) Certified FEANI European Engineer EURING 2nd Cycle Academic Degree. University Luzern HSLU Switzerland (2022) CAS Seismic Hazard of New Structures. Member of the Swiss Society of Seismic Engineering and Structural Dynamics (SGEB – SIA).

Born in 1961, currently resident in the City of Bern, Switzerland. With a long international (South America, USA) experience in the design and construction of civil and industrial projects. Experience ranging from the design of new structures through the procurement, maintenance and retrofit of existing structures. Amongst them, designing and construction of the tallest Sky-scraper in Latin America, 2006-2012, several Shopping Malls and Food factories in Chile and Argentina, 1992-2005, the design and construction of industrial plants for Methanol production and copper mill, 1987-1991. 

Infrastructure and Traffic Projects covered like: bridges, piled foundation, massive foundations, sub-marine and off-shore structures, roads and underground installations. Deserving a special mention here, the post 2010 Chile Earthquake retrofit designs and works coordination for the Employer (USD 7 Mill) and the post 1985 Chile Earthquake Damage Assessment for the University.

For over 26 years, the Civil Eng Mr. Velasquez-Mast supplied professional services to the NYSE listed  
https://www.cencosud.com retailer company and immobiliary, offices, food industry, logistics, real estate, as a construction designer, planner and as a construction manager. Dealt with FE modeling, BIM (early stages) projects, budgeting, bidding of the entire engineering cycle from the drawings and specifications through the acquisition, construction and commissioning phases.
Competent in the DIN EN ISO SIA Norms for all kind of civil works.

Experienced in geotechnics and groundwater for the foundation design and statibilty assessment. DIN EN ISO SIA hydraulic structures, design and construction works. ISO procedures of sustainability and eco-balance regarding the design and the construction of civil works. Related topics covered like LEED, MINERGIE ECO certifications and UVB-UVP studies.

Versed in software tools like Autodesk CAD 3D, Revit/Dynamo, Bim360, Robot Structural Analysis, Infraworks, Civil 3D, ReCap, 3DSMax, Structural Bridge Design, Vehicle Tracking, Advance Steel, Mathworks Matlab/Simulink, RocScience RS2 RS3 RSPile, SeismoSoft, DHI Group Mike.