Versatile strategist with a background in architecture and a proven track record delivering cross-sector innovation through structured thinking and strategic execution. Experienced in managing end-to-end project cycles—from early-stage research and hypothesis framing to real-world implementation—within multidisciplinary, high-stakes environments. Known for translating complex challenges into clear, scalable solutions through systems thinking, modular design, and cross-functional collaboration.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Address
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Additional experience in AI-led tools for infrastructure renewal; pursuing executive business training.
Experience bridging design, engineering and policy; fluent across technical and executive layers.
Led two modular construction programmes (DST Group; Holcim) aligning stakeholders, coordinating international teams and developing prefabrication strategies for social impact.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Lead – Infrastructure & Systems Innovation — Norman Foster Foundation
– Present · Madrid, Spain
Directed two high-impact modular housing programmes (DST Group and Holcim) from strategy to execution. Managed full project lifecycles, aligned stakeholder priorities, coordinated international technical teams, and developed prefabrication strategies for social impact.
Freelance Architect & Project Manager — Various clients (Spain)
– Present
Managed residential renovations end-to-end from concept to completion: budget, construction, design delivery, and client communication.
Junior Architect — Norman Foster Foundation
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Supported research and concept development on global projects addressing urban resilience, public infrastructure, and sustainable systems, including the Kharkiv Masterplan Concept.
Freelance Exhibition Curator — El Futuro
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Curated exhibition on housing and climate resilience with multiscale visual storytelling aligned to UN SDGs
facilitated stakeholder collaboration.
Architectural Design Tutor (Freelance) — Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
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Guided students in design methodology, technical development, and project presentation.
Full-time strategic immersion at a Colombian tech firm. Shadowed executive leadership across departments to analyse financial controls, governance and operations. Produced a strategic brief on digital transformation and efficiency.
Master’s Degree in Architecture — Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
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Certified programme qualifying for architectural licensing in Spain. Thesis on high-density housing in Kyiv: verticality, climate and community.
Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies — Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
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Graduated with Highest Honors in all Architectural Design courses (Design 1 through Design 7). Awarded scholarships for outstanding performance each semester. Culminated with an award-winning final research project on modular housing systems and urban resilience.
Cultural Exchange Programme — AFS Intercultural Programme (Switzerland)
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Lived with Swiss host family; conversational fluency in German and cultural understanding of Swiss systems.
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SKILLS
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Technical
Systems thinking and modular design; research→prototype→implementation; Rhino/Grasshopper pipelines; climate-resilient infrastructures and housing systems.
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Organisational
End-to-end project coordination and roadmap delivery; aligned stakeholder priorities and coordinated international teams for modular programmes (DST Group, Holcim).
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Communication
Fluent across technical and executive layers; clear synthesis of complex challenges into structured recommendations; 150+ multi-stakeholder workshops (UNECE/Kharkiv).
Profile - Camila Chamorro Segura
Artistic
Exhibition curation and multiscale visual storytelling; clear narratives for impact-focused projects; high-quality presentations and diagrams.
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Other
Hypothesis-driven problem solving; prototyping to de-risk delivery; additional experience with AI-led tools for infrastructure renewal.
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DIGITAL COMPETENCE
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Information Processing:Proficient
Comunicación:Independent
Content Creation:Proficient
Safety:Independent
Problem Solving:Proficient
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Software
Rhino · Grasshopper · Twinmotion · InDesign · Microsoft Office
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LANGUAGES
German — CEFR: B2
English — CEFR: C1
Spanish — CEFR: C2
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PROJECTS
Essential Homes – Costa Rica
Prefabricated housing initiative with Holcim (R&D). Climate-resilient, seismic-adapted design; integrated regulatory considerations and performance testing. Advisory on a 500-unit national pilot.
Industrialised Construction System (Portugal)
Co-developed a national innovation roadmap with DST Group; led prototype design, pilot campus, factory layout and scale-up strategy. Key skills: Innovation Roadmapping · Cross-Functional Team Leadership · Regulatory Adaptation.
Kharkiv Masterplan Concept Project
Worked with a Programme Manager for post-conflict urban recovery and an Advisor to the Mayor of Kharkiv on international relations. Participated in 150+ workshops with 800+ participants to inform scalable recovery strategies.
Waterways for Venice
Researched climate-resilient water-mobility systems for Porsche; co-led a modular floating hub concept with circular materials and passive strategies. Translated research into an actionable proposal.
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ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Essential Homes – Costa Rica
Holcim ·
Prefabricated housing initiative; climate-resilient and seismic-adapted design; advised on 500-unit national pilot.
Industrialised Construction System (Portugal)
DST Group ·
Co-developed innovation roadmap; prototypes for mixed-use; pilot campus; factory layout and scale-up planning.
Waterways for Venice
Porsche ·
Researched climate-resilient water-mobility systems; co-led modular floating hub concept with circular materials and passive strategies.
Kharkiv Masterplan Concept
UNECE & Kharkiv City Council ·
Participated in 150+ workshops with 800+ participants; analysis to inform scalable recovery strategies.
Award-winning Bachelor Thesis – Modular Housing Systems & Urban Resilience
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) ·
Final research project awarded for excellence; modular construction as a scalable tool for affordability and resilience.
Foundations in spatial composition, drawing and model-making; iterative critique and rigorous documentation.
Additional experience in AI-led tools for infrastructure renewal; pursuing executive business training.
Experience bridging design, engineering and policy; fluent across technical and executive layers.
Led two modular construction programmes (DST Group; Holcim) aligning stakeholders, coordinating international teams and developing prefabrication strategies for social impact.
