about the presentation...

This presentation will focus on Alberta Infrastructure’s BIM initiatives, what has been accomplished in the last year, and what is planned for the next year. Specifically, there will be additional details on AI’s Digital Project Delivery and Handover Standards which are due to be publicly released on March 31st, 2018.

Speaker Info...

Rafael Lucero, Manager, Spacial Information Manangement at Alberta Infrastructure

Rafael has 15 years of experience in the GIS (Geographical Information Systems) industry, specializing in major infrastructure projects and transportation GIS and providing geospatial enterprise solutions and web-based mapping to diverse clients. His qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering and a Master’s degree in Geographic Information Management, providing him with a sound platform for leading complex and high profile GIS projects. His experience in applying GIS spans across a wide range of disciplines including numerous rail projects, transport planning, urban planning, water treatment and drainage networks, geotechnical engineering and road asset management.
Throughout his career, he has developed an intimate knowledge of the ESRI software suite and has also acquired many years of experience implementing open-source GIS technology in an enterprise setting. Most recently, Rafael has taken on the role of Qatar Rail’s Technical Information Manager, responsible for managing the organization’s BIM, GIS and CAD departments and information management strategy overseeing a staff of 15 technicians and engineers. He is also responsible for managing all aspects of a three-year, USD $5 Million BIM consulting contract awarded to Autodesk.
An adept public speaker and communicator, he is also been a strong corporate GIS evangelist and has taken on many leadership roles. Rafael possesses the ability to think strategically about technology implementations, providing innovative and creative solutions and has a proven track record of building trusted relationship with high-level authority figures.