Laura Traseira Piñeiro, Ph.D.

Project Manager - Solutions Engineering | Civil engineer + MBA

Spain

About

Civil Engineer with a PhD in pavement engineering, commited to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for road infrastructure. I have a proven ability to lead complex projects by integrating cutting-edge innovation and data-driven insights with practical applications. I excel at strategically managing cross-functional and international teams, fostering collaboration to deliver client-focused outcomes that enable smarter, lower impact infrastructure. My commitment to continuous learning drives my ability to apply strategic insights in complex, fast-evolving environments.

Experience

  • ORIS Materials Intelligence (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Project Manager - Solutions Engineering
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Project Engineer
      Mar 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      -Led UK consulting projects delivering multi-criteria impact assessments on road infrastructure - evaluating carbon footprint, cost, and materials consumption - to identify optimal solutions for new construction and maintenance schemes. Supported major clients including AECOM, Sweco, and National Highways. Also provided technical expertise across other countries (e.g. France, Germany, Australia) on materials characterisation, pavement design, maintenance planning, and climate-resilient adaptation strategies. -Drove SaaS product development by integrating client feedback and technical expertise, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scientifically validated features aligned with market needs and supporting ORIS’s strategic goals. -Implemented client support and adoption initiatives, leveraging technical knowledge to help clients optimise infrastructure to deliver more sustainable, responsible, and resilient solutions. Developed streamlined onboarding strategies and resources to enhance user engagement and facilitate smooth adoption on SaaS products. -Collaborated closely with the Product Marketing Manager to align technical insights with market strategies, enhancing product positioning and supporting business growth.

  • Research PhD Student at NTEC - Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    -Sponsored by the University of Nottingham and Connect Plus M25 Ltd -Industry collaboration with Connect Plus M25 Ltd, investigating the design and implementation of metamaterials in asphalt mixtures to mitigate ravelling and enhance the pavement lifespan -Participated in the design process of a technology for large-scale production of polymeric metamaterials. Successfully delivered the product for road implementation under time constraint -Supervised MSc student dissertations in project planning, experimental research and numerical analysis -Winner of the Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre internal showcase Pitch Perfect (2020), PhD poster (2021) and three-minute thesis competition (2022)

  • Science communicator | Divulgadora científica at University of A Coruna
    Oct 2018 - May 2019 · 8 mos

    -Worked in the “Caminos del Futuro” STEM outreach program, aimed at promoting the importance of civil engineering in society -Funded by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) -Created dynamic content and workshops for people aged 13-18 -Lectured and prepared workshops at high schools and science fairs

  • Junior Civil Engineer | Ingeniera civil junior at MC VALNERA
    Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 · 1 mo

    -Conducted a market analysis for the cost-benefit assessment of expanding the port of Melilla (Spain) -Worked in the delimitation of port spaces and uses for Maritime Authorities in Spain

  • General secretary | Secretaria general at Consejo Estatal de Estudiantes de Ingeniería de Caminos Canales y Puertos
    Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Elected secretary and board member for the Civil Engineering Students National Council (CEEICCP)