LUIS RIVERA, BSc Arch

Career arc

1. Associate Director of DevelopmentAug 2024 — Present

   LEOS International· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
2. Senior Development ManagerSep 2022 — Aug 2024

   LEOS International· Full-time
3. Senior Development ManagerSep 2019 — Sep 2022

   Ellington Properties Development LLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
4. Senior Development Manager / Head of DesignAug 2018 — Aug 2019

   Al Ghurair Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5. Development ManagerFeb 2016 — Jul 2018

   Ellington Properties Development LLC· Business Bay, Dubai
6. Project ArchitectDec 2012 — Feb 2016

   AArenco Abdullah Ahmed Al Moosa Architectural & Engineering Consultants· Dubai, U.A.E.
7. Senior Architect / Interior DesignerNov 2006 — Oct 2012

   AAL JABAL CONSULTANCY & ENGINEERING· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. Senior Interior Designer (Corporate Interiors)Nov 2003 — Nov 2006

   ADD+ Consortium Inc.· Philippines
9. Design DirectorNov 2002 — Oct 2003

   L RIVERA A & E CONSULTANTS· Philippines
10. Head of DesignNov 1998 — Nov 2002

    V+W CONSULTANTS INC.

Education

• University of Santo Tomas
  B.S. · Architecture1988 — 1993

About

An Associate Development Director with extensive experience in the Real Estate & Architectural Design industries - with the last 10 years dedicated to leading large-scale Real Estate Development projects in Dubai. My core strength lies in project Appraisals, Design Management and delivering end-to-end project development that aligns design vision with business and commercial goals. In my current focus within Real Estate Development, I: Lead full-cycle project development from feasibility and concept through design, authority approvals, construction, and handover. Manage registration with the Dubai Land Department and secure all necessary NOCs from local authorities, ensuring smooth project execution. Provide design and technical direction to cross-functional teams including Interior De

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