OSCAR ARMANDO PRECIADO PEREZ
PhD, MSc, BArch, BCEng
Hermosillo,Sonora
Summary
Assistant Professor with over 16 years of experience successfully contributing to Building Services and HVAC curriculum development and delivery, in constant knowledge update. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives.
I am a Civil Engineer, Architect, Master of Sciences of Engineering and PhD. As a Practicing Engineer (PEng), my background also covers 17 years of experience of designing building services for different projects.
Enthusiastic professional committed to academic advisement, well-versed in Energy Issues teaching methods and Energy Performance of Buildings. Known for providing support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor
Universidad de Sonora / School of Architecture
Hermosillo, Sonora
08.2017 - Current
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for courses on building services and engineering issues of Architecture.
- Supported energy and buildings lab sessions, contributing to student engagement in research projects and/or research summers, comprehension of the subjects and learning objectives.
- Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure and obtain our school accreditation from National Schools of Architecture Association.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Supervised thesis of both undergraduate and graduate (Master and PhD) students.
- Coordinated the process of curriculum revision for the whole Architecture Program; elaborated course syllabi and collaborated with colleagues in creating lesson plans for classes of the engineering area in the curriculum.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Established research agenda in the energy and buildings field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Guest Lecturer on Building Services / HVAC Design
Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño / Master Program
Chihuahua, Chihuahua
03.2012 - Current
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media in both classroom and virtual teaching.
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Drew connections between session's content and material covered in previous lectures to connect learning components.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to Master Degree students on Building Services and HVAC topics in both classroom and on-line classes.
- Supervised thesis of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Building Services Designer
Freelance
Hermosillo, Sonora
03.2006 - Current
- Design, calculation and drawing of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, as well as energy performance analysis for architectural projects.
- Analysis, modeling and energy simulation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for a wide range of projects: residential, retail, office, schools, healthcare and industrial buildings, both for construction and for certification.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction.
- Utilized various software programs for modeling: CAD, BIM and simulation tools.
Special Projects Coordinator
Universidad de Sonora / Infrastructure and Facilities Office
Hermosillo, Sonora
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Kept records of all costs and expenses of building projects, administration projects and politics implementation, and analyzed that data against budget.
- Edited project documentation for grammar and spelling errors resulting in error-free paperwork.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents about the projects and teams under my command.
Education
Ph.D. - Architecture / Environmental Eng. Within Buildings
01.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Engineering - Construction
01.2002 - 12.2005
Architect -
09.1995 - 06.2001
Civil Engineer -
09.1990 - 06.1994
High School Technician - Construction
09.1987 - 06.1990
Skills
Thesis advisement
Technology-based curriculum
Student research guidance
Student needs assessment
Class instruction
Curriculum Development
Lecturing
Academic research
Tutoring
Timeline
Assistant Professor - Universidad de Sonora / School of Architecture
08.2017 - Current
Special Projects Coordinator - Universidad de Sonora / Infrastructure and Facilities Office
01.2013 - 07.2017
Guest Lecturer on Building Services / HVAC Design - Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño / Master Program
03.2012 - Current
The University of Sheffield - Ph.D., Architecture / Environmental Eng. Within Buildings
01.2008 - 06.2012
Building Services Designer - Freelance
03.2006 - Current
Universidad Autónoma De Querétaro - Master of Science, Engineering - Construction
01.2002 - 12.2005
Universidad De Sonora - Architect,
09.1995 - 06.2001
Universidad De Sonora - Civil Engineer,
09.1990 - 06.1994
Centro De Bachillerato Tecnológico - High School Technician, Construction
09.1987 - 06.1990