Mario Cardenas

Mario Cardenas is a BIM and digital transformation leader with 25 years of experience across architecture, engineering, project management, technical delivery, and the built environment. As Head of BIM at Azizi Developments, he leads the strategic framework, governance, and implementation of BIM and digital delivery across a rapidly expanding portfolio of large-scale developments. His experience spans the complete project lifecycle—from conceptual and detailed design through construction documentation and multidisciplinary coordination—giving him a unique perspective on connecting design, technology, people, and project delivery. His professional journey includes Killa Design, Binghatti, KEO Group, Studioi, Shadid Engineering Consultants, and work with renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. Throughout his career, Mario has established BIM strategies, governance frameworks, standards, workflows, and digital delivery methodologies that enable organizations to move from fragmented process