Gilbert has various experiences in the field of architecture with emphasis on drafting, design and construction.  He assisted in the design and project coordination of several firms in Guam for ten years. Their client work included industrial, commercial, residential, high-density housing and military facilities.  His professional experience in California has been as a draftsman/designer for Atelier Bart Ancheta. His clients included office buildings, commercial projects, grocery stores, as well as a few retail commercial tenant improvement projects.  He assisted these clients with architectural design and construction documentation.