JUAN JOSE CASIS
Architect
Panama City
Summary
Architect and project coordinator with 22 years of multidisciplinary experience, combining technical expertise, institutional coordination, and administrative support. Proven ability to lead projects through all phases—from research and conceptual design to technical documentation, budget planning, and field supervision. Specialized in institutional and public-sector projects, including work with international agencies and government-affiliated entities.
Most recently served as Project Architect for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), contributing to the development of judicial infrastructure under the PANZ41 initiative. Responsibilities included supporting coordination efforts with local institutions in the context of the Proyecto Unidad Judicial Regional Panamá Oeste, including site inspections, field surveys, and administrative support tasks. Assisted in documentation, procurement processes, and compliance monitoring, ensuring quality control and adherence to established standards.
Fluent in Spanish and English, with experience in multicultural environments and inter-agency collaboration. Offers a detail-oriented, adaptable approach to administrative and operational support in complex, high-responsibility settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Architect
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
06.2024 - Current
- Supported the Project Coordinator in defining and managing infrastructure development tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, technical correspondence, and project documentation.
- Participated in technical meetings with stakeholders to assess spatial and equipment needs.
- Conducted on-site surveys, measurements, and inspections across national project sites.
- Produced comprehensive technical reports, construction drawings, and design specifications.
- Developed and updated construction schedules and execution timelines.
- Coordinated technical aspects with multidisciplinary teams and design consultants.
- Ensured compliance with UNODC procedural standards in all technical deliverables.
- Oversaw construction works to ensure alignment with approved plans and contract conditions.
- Prepared progress reports and monitored construction milestones.
- Reviewed and approved materials, finishes, systems, and construction firms involved in the project.
- Controlled and verified all technical documentation and contractor deliverables.
- Ensured construction quality as per contract, technical specs, and project quality plans.
- Contributed to final project documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
- Reviewed commissioning tests required for building handover.
- Verified and certified completion reports and site-generated drawings against contract requirements.
- Collaborated on related infrastructure initiatives and provided cross-functional support.
- Carried out additional project-related duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator or Regional Representative.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Maintained strong communication with contractors throughout the construction process to ensure quality control of the final product.
Partner Architect
Casis Mock Architects
01.2018 - 01.2021
- As an associate design architect, currently continues to participate in the complete project process cycle, from preliminary discussions with clients to research, pre-conceptualization and final development of construction plans and on-site inspection.
- Actively contributes to the process of research and implementation of new methods and technologies to the company's work pipeline in architectural production, such as the latest 3D modeling and rendering techniques; digital fabrication methods such as laser-cutting, 3D printing, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
- Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
Business Development Manager
Omnitude
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Blockchain Startup
- Actively and effectively worked as a valuable team member, performing the following functions:
- Conducted Market research to identify new business opportunities, as well as making and submitting corresponding reports and presentations.
- Worked on the Identification and prospecting of potential customers and preparation of related reports and briefings.
- Introduced to and established relationships with potential clients, pitching the product and value propositions.
- Worked on the Identification, prospecting, and on-boarding of potential investors;
- Introduced and pitched to potential investors, organizing and participating in several meetings (face-to-face and virtual) with prominent Venture Capital firms.
- Worked in the writing, editing, and translation of written material in digital formats, such as technical documentation (white-paper), business proposals, pitch decks, articles (digital magazine), and newsletters (forums and working groups).
- Worked as an administrator/moderator of the company's Telegram Channel.
- Blockchain Startup
Architectural Designer
Casis Arquitectos
01.2006 - 01.2018
- As an assistant manager for the firm's construction plans development department consolidated sufficient knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead work teams in the realization of the architectural project in all its stages.
- Participated in diverse project types, acquiring knowledge in various areas of the architectural practice and related sub-disciplines, establishing valuable professional relationships with professionals, technicians, and suppliers in a variety of fields.
- Contributed to co-write an architectural manifesto with the practical and theoretical guidelines that constitute the guide for the provision of architectural services of the company.
- The application of these parameters led to significant progress in the definition of the firm's distinctive architectural voice, giving place to the execution of progressively larger projects, especially in the residential niche, obtaining successful results evidenced by the satisfaction of its clients and several accolades from the industry.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Design Technology of Industrialized Housing (Off-site Construction)
Universidad Politécnica De Madrid ETSAM
Madrid, Spain 01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Architecture
Universidad De Panama
Panama City, Panama 01.1999 - 01.2006
Skills
- Project Planning / Management
- Creative Problem Solving
Fast Learning
- Ability to Work in a Team
MS Office Suite
- 2D CAD Software AutoCAD et al
- 3D CAD Software
CRM Software (Asana / Zoho /Monday)
AI LLM coding / prompt engineering
- Coding / Programming
Links
casismock.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/28/81
- Nationality: Panamanian
Accolades And Recognitions
Award for Best Single Family House Project, 2019, Co-designer of a single-family residential beach house., "Opus Excelsus" Maximum Award for Best Architectural Project, 2011, Co-designer of a multi-family residential beach house., Award for Best Single Family House Project, 2003, Main Designer of a multi-family residential beach house., 1st Prize, Design Contest - Ministry of Foreign Relations, 2018, Main designer of a Memorial Monument and Park, in memory of those Murdered and Forcefully Disappeared from the Military Dictatorship in Panama (1968-1989)., 2nd Prize, Art Contest (Sculpture) - National Institute of Labor Studies, 2017, 1st Prize (Sculpture), XII National Arts Contest - Ministry of Culture, 2016, 3rd Prize (Sculpture), IX National Arts Contest - Ministry of Culture, 2013, 1st Prize in Several Art (painting) Contests as a youth, 1988-1998, Appeared on a Publishing of Top Emerging Artists of Central America, 2016, Book: 'Between Centuries' - Rozas Botran Foundation
Timeline
Architect
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
06.2024 - Current
Partner Architect
Casis Mock Architects
01.2018 - 01.2021
Business Development Manager
Omnitude
01.2017 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Degree - Design Technology of Industrialized Housing (Off-site Construction)
Universidad Politécnica De Madrid ETSAM
01.2008 - 01.2009
Architectural Designer
Casis Arquitectos
01.2006 - 01.2018
Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Architecture
Universidad De Panama
01.1999 - 01.2006
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