University of California Berkeley, Evans Hall

Education

Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering – Cal Poly
Master of Applied Science Civil Engineering – University of British Columbia

Registration

Professional Engineer State of Oregon #92818PE

Why did you go into Engineering?

My love of math and problem solving accompanied with the influence from my high school architecture teacher who was a retired Boeing Engineer.

Little Known Fact

I am deathly afraid of snakes.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite team?

Seattle Mariners

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley

M.S., Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley

Why did you go into Structural Engineering?

Soon after transferring to UC Berkeley, I joined the Steel Bridge Team. I really enjoyed my experience with the team so pursuing a career in structural engineering seemed like the right fit for me.

Little Known Fact

Back in high school I had an afro. A very large afro.

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials, UC Berkeley
B.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Why did you go into structural engineering?

After experiencing the 2001 Nisqually earthquake first-hand, I was amazed at the power of earthquakes and the possibility that buildings and structures could be designed to withstand them. I think seismic design is fascinating and it is rewarding to be a part of a field that aims to save lives and prevent destruction.

Little Known Fact

I love spending time outside – hiking, running, climbing, anything! Before beginning my career as an engineer, I was a trip leader for multi-day sea kayak expeditions for teens in the San Juan Islands.

Education

M.S., Civil Engineering, UC Berkley

B.S., Civil Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Registration

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 86660

Why did you go into structural engineering?

During summers in high school, I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in eastern Washington. I’ll never forget the feeling of accomplishment; seeing the house take shape as we framed the walls, and lifted the trusses into place. This love of building, paired with an affinity for physics and math, and structural engineering was a perfect fit.

Little Known Fact

I once did a solo bike trip down the coast of Tasmania. Saw plenty of wombats, wallabies and echidnas, but no Tasmanian devil!

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Biking. “Everyday is Bike to work Day!”

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.