Getting to know Carlos Gonzalez

On this occasion we will meet Carlos Gonzalez, technical inspector at Mar Azul Projects. Everyone who knows this charismatic Chiricano knows how jovial and dynamic he is, who defines himself as happy, fun and adventurous.

Carlos tells us that outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, riding a bicycle, and traveling.

Regarding studies and first work experiences, we can share that Carlos studied a Bachelor’s Degree in Buildings and has vast experience in the construction industry. From his first experiences he shares a very special one, where he was part of the construction of the Maternal and Child Hospital in David, Chiriquí.

About Mar Azul

We asked him, within his experience and work at Mar Azul, what is he most passionate about. Carlos answered us: “In this profession, you learn something new every day and I am passionate about that, because no day is the same as another, giving me the opportunity to continue growing as a person and a professional.” He added that for him, the use of the Procore tool has been an enriching experience that allows him to make contributions in terms of the inspection process: “It is a super complete tool in terms of the field of construction.”

For Carlos, challenges always exist. “Life is a challenge, but you always have to keep moving forward” and he proceeds to share with us a situation that he experienced and represented a valuable lesson for him: “I had a knee injury two years ago and this showed me that there are no physical, emotional, nor mental limitations; everything is possible with effort, determination, and giving thanks to our creator”.

Experiences

A very special experience in the years that Carlos has been working with Mar Azul Projects: “(laughing) There is a world of stories in my environment and in my years in this company, but one that I always remember is of when I had recently started working here. On my first day in the field, I had to get on a boatswain’s chair and a single-mast structure for exterior inspection of the façade in the Santa Maria Court tower, as well as the elevation and installation of pressurization motors on the roof, also in the tower.”

With all his years and experiences, we asked him to give us some valuable advice and five keys to achieve his proposed objectives. He mentioned to us that his best advice would be to “persevere, continue studying and continue cultivating fruits in the professional and personal field. Set goals.” His five keys to success are:

→ Give thanks to God for everything;
→ Maintain high self-esteem;
→ Fight for your goals both personally and professionally;
→ Be gentle, kind and humble; and
→ Be willing to learn since every day, you learn something new.