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Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1996

M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1999

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4857

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 62486

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I was always fascinated by construction growing up and new that I wanted to be involved in building big things. Originally, I thought I would go into the construction side of the industry. However, at some point in college I became more interested in how buildings worked and were designed at which point I determined structural engineering was the best way for me to contribute to the industry.

Little Known Fact

I enjoy suffering through 100 mile long bicycle rides.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Bicycle.

Education

M.S., Civil Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, 1988
B.S., Civil Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, India, 1986

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S4583
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C53916

Little Known Fact

I had a life dream of being a cricket star before settling on the exciting life of an engineer in California.

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, 2003
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2001

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5305
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68913
WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 44835

Little Known Fact

I have climbed three of the five volcanoes in Washington: Mount Baker (10,781 ft), Mount Adams (12,276 ft), and Mount Rainier (14,411 ft). Still on the list: Mount St. Helens (8365 ft) and Glacier Peak (10,541 ft).

Why did you go into Earthquake Engineering?

During graduate school I travelled to Taipei, Taiwan as part of a reconnaissance trip after the 1999 Chi Chi earthquake. Observing the damage firsthand led me to focus my career on reducing the impact of future earthquakes.

Question of the Day

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

I would definitely get into private aviation and have a small plane to travel up and down the West Coast with my family. There are so many beautiful areas to explore and what better way to see them than from the sky!

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1980

M.Eng., Structural Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1983

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3044

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 38451

OR, Professional Engineer, Civil/Structural, License No. 64360

NV, Professional Engineer Civil/Structural, License No. 017640

WA, Professional Engineer, License No. 55143

Why did you go into structural engineering?

When I entered college, I originally was in the mechanical engineering department at Berkeley, interested in the sub-discipline of petroleum engineering (mostly because this was a few years after the energy crisis of the mid 1970’s). After learning more about what mechanical would entail, and realizing that this wasn’t going to be a good fit for my interests, I switched into Civil Engineering. Once I began taking classes in the various disciplines of Civil, I determined that structural would be the best for me, especially living in California with our exposure to earthquakes.

Little Known Fact

I am a 3rd generation San Franciscan and have never lived more than 20 miles from the City. I’ve also coached little league baseball for 30 years, which is finally coming to an end.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite team?

SF Giants.

Education

B.S., Architectural Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 1996

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1999

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4705
California – Civil Engineer, License No. 59031
HI, Structural Engineer, PE-13675
NV, Structural Engineer, 024251
MA, Professional Civil Engineer, 47874-C
GA, Professional Engineer, PE035944
VA, Professional Engineer, 0402049039
NY, Professional Engineer, 089850 (Inactive)
NJ, Professional Engineer, 24GE04945600 (Inactive)

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I started out interested in architecture and began junior college with the plan to pursue an architecture degree. However, my first year at junior college I really enjoyed the physics courses and the higher-level mathematics. What tipped the scales for me was when I came across the architectural engineering degree at Cal Poly, SLO. The program was primarily structural engineering with architectural design thrown in. It combined aspects of both the things that interested and challenged me. The Cal Poly ARCE program then led me fully down the path to structural engineering.

Little Known Fact:

A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working on his own classic ’56 Chevy he purchased his senior year of high school, and has been restoring ever since.

Question of the Day

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

Custom car builder.

Education

B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego

Why did you go into AEC industry?

The recession of the early 1990’s meant I was going to lots of Informational interviews without any full time job offers. A small civil engineering firm out in Clayton, CA hired me for my first full-time position. Half-time Marketing and Half-time Office Assistant. I was promoted to Marketing Coordinator one year later. Since 2001, I’ve worked in Business Development for Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, and one large General Contractor.

Little Known Fact

During my college years in San Diego, I played in two original rock bands and made a run at trying to become a rock star. I learned many of my grass root Marketing skills from this experience.

Question of the Day

What were you going to be when you grew up?

Hollywood Stunt Man.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1987

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3968

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 48086

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I grew up working construction in my father’s business.  He relentlessly insisted I not “do what he does and ruin your body AND that I go to college”.  And so I did, and Structural Engineering was what came most naturally.

Little Known Facts

I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin at Shasta Lake.

Vegetarian.

Reuse is a hobby, and it’s not hoarding.

Question of the Day

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

Salvage/Reuse Company.

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.