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Zito De Faria

Senior Technical Director - Long Span, Kinetic & Architectural Structures
18.2 yrs experienceConstruction
Oct 2024

The move

Moveidec Solutions Robert Bird Group
TitleStructural Engineer Senior Technical Director - Long Span, Kinetic & Architectural Structures
LocationBrisbane Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Australia United Arab Emirates
Native languageEnglish, Portuguese
Years in UAE6.5
Total experience18.2 years
Robert Bird Group headcount501-1,000 employees
Robert Bird Group industryConstruction
Robert Bird Group HQBrisbane, QLD
Robert Bird Group founded1982
Robert Bird Group typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Senior Technical Director - Long Span, Kinetic & Architectural StructuresOct 2024 — Present
    Robert Bird Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Technical Director - Group Specialist ProjectsJan 2023 — Oct 2024
    Robert Bird Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Associate Technical DirectorNov 2019 — Jan 2023
    Robert Bird Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. AssociateJan 2017 — Nov 2019
    Robert Bird Group· Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  5. Senior Structural EngineerFeb 2015 — Jan 2017
    Robert Bird Group· Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  6. Structural EngineerFeb 2014 — Feb 2015
    Robert Bird Group· Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  7. Structural EngineerFeb 2011 — Feb 2014
    idec Solutions· Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  8. Structural EngineerMar 2008 — Feb 2011
    RIMCO Building Systems· Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Education

Languages

  • English · Native or bilingual
  • Portuguese · Native or bilingual
  • Spanish · Elementary

Top skills

Metal FabricationProject EstimationBuckling AnalysisConstructionCastellated BeamsFinite Element Analysis

About

Senior Technical Director with nearly two decades of experience within structural, mechanical and construction engineering environments and with a strong fabrication and manufacturing background. Particular interest in kinetic, operable and moving structures especially when associated with long span structures. Developed a reputation for solving complex engineering problems and delivering highly efficient solutions which have been innovative and unique to the industry. Led the development and delivery of multiple high-profile and iconic projects across Australia, Europe, Middle East and Asia, providing specialist leadership in the following areas of structural and mechanical engineering: - Long Span Structures | stadia, airports, arenas, convention centers, sky bridges/decks - Kinetic a

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