Highland Hospital, Demolition and Temporary Shoring, Oakland, CA

Education

B.S., Magna Cum Laude Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1997

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1998

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S4809

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C61655

UT, Structural Engineer, License No. 7272327-2203

CO, Professional Engineer, License No. 0051861

WA, Professional Engineer, License No. 54819

Why did you go into structural engineering?

My father was a construction superintendent, so I was introduced to the dynamics of a construction site at an early age. I was drawn to the creation of structures with a complex series of simple movements and elements. Upon entering UCSD, the description of the Structural Engineering program had me hooked – the ability to affect seemingly limitless structures. When I first got my PE license, I stamped a blank sheet of paper and faxed it to my dad at his job trailer – I think it was a proud moment for both of us.

Little known fact

My wife is a litigation attorney. When asked how many times I’ve been deposed, the official answer is based on my expert witness work, but the unofficial answer is a lot more!

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Bicycle – day or night, rain or shine. It’s a wonderful way to experience the city and enjoy a bit of exercise to start and end the day.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Washington State, 1999

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Washington, 2001

Registration

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C65047

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5113

NV, Structural Engineer, License No. 021252

Why did you go into structural engineering?

My father is an architect who taught and encouraged me to build things.  That interest in building developed from personal construction projects, to going to school to understand how building work, to helping my clients design the projects they need and desire.

Little Known Fact

I enjoy running and doing my own construction projects at home.

 Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Casual Carpool as you can often have an interesting conversation with someone you wouldn’t normally get to meet.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts University, 2004

M.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts University, 2007

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5878

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 75415

WA, Structural, License No. 53599

WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 53599

LEED AP Building Design + Construction

Why did you go into structural engineering?

Buildings are in the Nelson blood. My Dad has enjoyed a very successful career as a Civil Engineer and my Grandfather the same as a homebuilder and professional carpenter. Seeing both of them finding enjoyment in their careers while also making a daily impact on cities and communities sealed the deal for me.

Little Known Fact

I own and play a Keytar.

Question of the Day

What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?

I absolutely love to travel abroad and I also love to write about those travels, but neither happen nearly as much as I would like. If “overseas self-publishing amateur travel writer” could be considered a hobby, that would be my answer.