Degenkolb develops innovative designs to support architectural elements and customized equipment bracing to mitigate seismic risk while meeting our client’s workspace needs.
Full tenant improvement build-out of three buildings.
Provided structural design services related to the Confidential Technology Client, Customer Welcome Center Renovation project in Building 3 Upper of the Palo Alto Campus.
Designed a new Executive Briefing Center, approximately 37,000 square feet with two levels plus a roof penthouse.
Providing structural engineering services associated with multiple tenant improvement projects at various campus locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for this major technology company.
Degenkolb provided structural design services to support a complete renovation of the food services facilities at a Confidential Technology Client facility in San Francisco.
Converted the site to a client’s headquarters, which included seismic upgrade as well and major architectural renovations.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2007
B.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2006
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5943
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 75002
My high school physics teacher, Doc Michaels, and grandfather, Harold Holman. Doc Michaels was an incredibly dynamic and a bit eccentric teacher who first exposed me to statics and dynamics and how you could calculate how long it would take a bowling ball to fall from the top of our high school gymnasium. My grandfather was a lifelong contractor who let me tag along and help out on many small projects around his house. I even asked my parents to call me “Little Harold” for a couple years.
I lived in Plzen, Czechoslovakia as a kid for a year while my parents started an English speaking school.
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
2007 Vespa LX150
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1996
M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1999
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4857
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 62486
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.
I enjoy suffering through 100 mile long bicycle rides.
Bicycle.
M.S., Civil Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, 1988
B.S., Civil Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, India, 1986
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S4583
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C53916
I had a life dream of being a cricket star before settling on the exciting life of an engineer in California.
B.S., Civil Engineering with Honors, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2001
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5083
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C64989
TN, Professional Engineer, License No. 6419
I had always been interested in how things are put together. My mom tells a story of how I took apart a clock when I was 3 or 4 to see how it worked inside. So, I was probably always destined to be an engineer. I chose structural engineering specifically because the scale of buildings and bridges interested me more than things electrical and mechanical engineers work on. I picked when I was a senior in high school and have found myself loving it more and more with each passing year!
I feel like our dog is my master, rather than I being his.
Walk along the Embarcadero.
M.S., Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, 2009
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2007
CA, Civil Engineer, 77850
CA, Structural Engineer, 6196
My 1st birthday present was a horse. We named him Caution.
Green Bay Packers.
M.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2010
B.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2009
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6428
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 80692
Structural engineering allows me to use the creative side of my brain along with the analytical. Designing structural details can be similar to art, you have to think about how all the components go together, but then you get to use physics and math to back it up. Also, I love seeing my designs get built!
I wanted to be an artist, even took some college level art classes, until I was 16 but then decided I should switch to engineering because I like my math and physics courses so much
I would travel around the world! My husband and I try to visit another country each year (depending on the pandemic) and most recently went to India and Croatia.
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2007
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5965
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 76269
WA, Structural Engineer, License No. 48423
Problem solving has always been a good fit for me, and in school I loved working in a field where we can touch the materials that we’re working with. Being entrusted with solving problems in the buildings where people live and work and run their businesses is a privilege.
I got to ride my bike alongside Robin Williams for a short stretch. He was funnier than I could ever hope to be, and it turns out he could ride faster too.
By bike – especially on a Tuesday night in the summer passing by Lake Union.
B.A., Physics and Math, Vassar College, 2007
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Dartmouth College, 2008
M.S., Structural Engineering, Stanford University, 2010
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 80867
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6376
LEED AP
I took a circuitous route to get here from fashion designer to pre-med to management consultant to mechanical engineer and finally structural engineer. Though it took me a while to get here it makes me even more certain I’m in the right place. It’s the perfect combination of technical background, creative problem solving, teamwork, and big picture impact that I crave!
I’m working on hiking the high points in all 50 states and I summited Wyoming’s with my twins in my belly!
I’d open a bakery/coffee shop
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1994
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4522
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57348
AZ Structural Engineer, License No. 42908
LEED Accredited
I knew I wanted to be some type of engineer because of my love for science and math. I was determined not to become a civil engineer since my Dad is one. I started as a Mechanical Engineering major but quickly determined that it wasn’t for me and alas, switched to civil (structural) engineering since those classes interested me more.
Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my Mom has 7) which resulted in 40 first cousins for me. Growing up it was fun to have so many playmates. I am still close to many of my cousins and enjoy spending time with them.
Golden State Warriors.
B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego
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.
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.
Hollywood Stunt Man.
M.S., Structural Engineering – University of California, Berkeley, 1994
B.S., Civil Engineering – University of California, Berkeley, 1992
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4510
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57543
CA, Professional Engineer, License No. 78302
I have one of the most enviable Degenkolb client’s around, as a project manager, I oversee work for the Constellation Brands.
Corporate work spaces need to be flexible and, regardless of size, demand great performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Degenkolb develops structural design and customized equipment bracing solutions to meet our client’s workspace needs and allowing for tomorrow’s innovations.
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