Get To Know Urbix, Inc.
Nico Cuevas
CHAIRMAN & CEO
Nico’s vision has long been for a future that is clean and green. His passions are for clean technologies and the aerospace industry, and he is motivated to help usher in a new technological age with cutting edge materials. He spent the early part of his career working Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) projects that totaled over $6 billion across five countries in three continents. Nico is a Engineering Management graduate from the University of Arizona who has been able to utilize his passion plus real world experience to great advantage helping Urbix, Inc. rise to international prominence.
The Urbix method, the solution we believe, is environmentally conscious...It's a true American technology that is innovative and lower cost than the best alternatives.
- J.R. Filanc Construction Company; scholarship for the spring semester of 2009.
- Gilman Scholarship for the purpose of studying abroad in 2007.
- Red and Blue Achievement Award 2004-2007; in-state tuition waiver.
- Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholar 2005
- United States Congressional Recognition 2006; recognition given by Congressman Raul Grijalva.
- Pima County Academic Recognition 2004; awarded for active involvement in the Pima county community and for academic achievement
- President of the Board of AMS Schools (2018-present)
- Board member of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2013-2014)
- Arizona Model United Nations (AMUN) 2008-2009
- Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) 2004-2008
- Arizona Master’s Swimming Team (Ford Aquatics) 2009
- Chair of Arizona United Nations’ Organization of American States (OAS)
- Spring 2009 Conference
- Society of Civil Engineers (SCE) 2005-2007
- MERITS (Maximum Educational Results in Two Semesters) 2004-2006
Academic History
The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 2009
B.S. in Engineering Management
Coursework: Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Economics, Management in Systems, Accounting, and Finance
Technische Universität Munchen (Tüm), Munich, Germany Oct 2006- Jun 2007
Civil Engineering Studies for one year as an exchange student
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Professional Experience
Urbix Inc, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Technology developer with graphite and advanced graphite materials
Read More2014 – PresentM3 Engineering and Technology, Chandler, Arizona, USA
Cost Estimator
Project management and development for mineral processing facilities mining projects totaling over 6 Billion USD. Mining projects included: Tenke Fungurume (Freeport McMorran, Congo), Morelos Project (Torex Resources, Mexico), Peñasquito Project (Goldcorp, Mexico), Cananea del Cobre Project (Grupo Mexico, Mexico), Cerro Negro Project (Goldcorp, Argentina).
Read MoreFeb 2011 - Jan 2016Vint & Associates, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Intern
Architect Bob Vint allowed Nico to work with him free of charge in order to obtain experience in AutoCad, to learn how to read architectural maps, and accompany him to different sites to view how projects took place.
Read MoreAug - Oct 2010Scientific, LLC,
Assistant of Laboratory Work
Worked to reduce activated carbon from fly-ash to develop Concrete.
Read MoreMay - Jun 2008CISCO BIONOVA
Assistant of Operations
Performed quality control, systems operations, and some industrial processing in a fertilizing company to provide agricultural customers with the optimal equation to crop endurance and cost reduction.
Read MoreJul 2008 & 1.5 MoBNS Group LLC
Founder
Advertising company formed to help stimulate the local economy by providing local businesses access to first class advertising for affordable prices.
Read MoreNov 09, 2017Classbuster LLC, February
Co-Founder
A website focused on helping students achieve academic success through peer-peer forums, essay assist, resume assist, and a wide variety of class materials to aid students in their University career.
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Read More2010Our Team
Meet the rest of our team and learn more about us.