CEA - Engineering Our Future with Luis Duque

<p>Calling all international students and professionals out there! Today’s episode features Luis Felipe Duque, an engineer in the US from Colombia, who has recently become a Professional Engineer after passing his PE exam.</p> <p>Luis is currently a bridge engineer working on the erection, retrofitting, and dismantling of bridges at Foothills Bridge Co. in Boulder, Colorado. His passion for construction started out while watching his father’s work as an architect, but he soon realized he wasn’t that interested in this side of the job to follow in his footsteps. However, since he’s always liked the hands-on approach of the industry, he then decided to go for civil engineering.</p> <p>Being born in Colombia, Luis discusses the process of being accepted in an American university, how playing tennis has helped in and outside the court, his decision to pursue a career in structural engineering while still a freshman, as well as how those interested in bridge engineering can prepare for a career in the field. As an advocate of integrating innovation to help us with our work, Luis goes on to discuss how AI and other technology may change the future of the industry---and how we can benefit from that.</p> <p><strong>Resources (some links are affiliate links)</strong></p> <p>Luis Duque (LinkedIn) - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisduqueeit">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisduqueeit</a></p> <p>Luis Duque’s Twitter (@LuisDuqueEIT) - <a href="https://twitter.com/LuisDuqueEIT">https://twitter.com/LuisDuqueEIT</a></p> <p>Engineering Our Future Contact Form - <a href="https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/home/contact">https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/home/contact</a></p> <p>Engineering Our Future Website - <a href="https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/">https://www.luisfelipeduque.com</a></p> <p>Engineering Our Future Podcast - <a href="https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/home/engineering-our-future-podcast">https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/home/engineering-our-future-podcast</a></p> <p>Luis Duque’s Reading List - <a href="https://www.lu