Carlos Ignacio Silva Alfaro

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Digital Construction Department at Inmobiliaria Serena
November 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Appointed to establish and launch the Digital Construction Department, integrating VR walkthroughs as a core component of project marketing and sales. Trained Marketing team on Meta Quest hardware for effective execution of custom VR experiences; produced marketing graphics (renders, 360° tours, plans, videos). Coordinated data transfer between technical and marketing teams to streamline workflows and delivery of materials. Managed departmental operations, including project planning and progress tracking. Reviewed technical department designs to ensure accuracy and quality of marketing renders and VR tours.
Modeling & Rendering Specialist (Freelance) at Various Clients (including Inmobiliaria Norte Verde, Inmobiliaria Serena, Simag Inmobiliaria)
January 1, 2015 - Present
3D modeling and high-quality renderings for real-estate developments and private clients. Developed 360° virtual tours for project presentations. Created full VR experiences using Unreal Engine.
Founder & Architect at Silal Arquitectura
December 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Led design and delivery of residential and commercial projects from concept through construction. Prepared client proposals and presentations, expanding the firm’s project portfolio.
Architectural Designer & Drafter at Ingeniería y Servicios Bonani y Riveros Ltda.
December 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Produced technical drawings and construction documentation for architectural, structural and MEP projects.
Reconstruction & Project Lead (Additional Projects) at SERVIU Región de Coquimbo & Private Clients
December 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Post-earthquake reconstruction (8 homes): damage assessment, technical reporting, permit management, and final inspections after the 2015 (Mw 8.3) and 2019 (Mw 6.7) seismic events. New home designs (6 projects; 61–360 m²) plus extensions/renovations (5 projects; 71–200 m²). Commercial projects (5 projects): gas station, glamping site, bathroom modules, bakery, office remodel. Construction manager for a single-family home rebuild in Baquedano, Coquimbo.

Education

M.Sc. in Innovation in Architecture: Technology and Design at University of Seville
October 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Professional Degree in Architecture at University of La Serena
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor’s in Architecture at University of La Serena
March 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

BIM Specialization
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Advanced Archicad Certification
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other, Education