Experience

DeSimone Consulting Engineering

• United States
• Design Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Project Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Performed design and analysis of large scale mid to high rise building structures for gravity and lateral systems in steel and concrete using software such as RAM, Etabs, SAFE, Perform 3D, and others.Developed structural details for typical and unique conditions and connections. Prepared calculations and reports for peer reviews and permits.Coordinated with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are designed and delivered efficiently and meeting the client's needs and budget. Performed site assessments for existing structures to identify structural deficiencies and provide repair details where needed. Headed sustainability team responsible for measuring and reducing embodied carbon in structures.Projects:- The Plaza Coral Gables, Florida- Westfield Valley Fair Expansion, California- Paramount Miami World Center, Florida- 370 SW Temple, Utah- Broward County Convention Center Expansion, Florida- Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa, California- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Hawaii- Santa Monica Hotel, California Show less

• Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers Inc.

• San Diego, California

• Structural Engineering Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assisted in the modeling of the Beverly Hills High School for a tier 3 seismic retrofit. Modeling was done using Etabs to assess the condition of the structure and provide solutions to vulnerabilities in the lateral support system. Assisted in the modeling of the Beverly Hills High School for a tier 3 seismic retrofit. Modeling was done using Etabs to assess the condition of the structure and provide solutions to vulnerabilities in the lateral support system.



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  Worked on the large-scale experimental program for the seismic assessment of a cut and cover tunnel on the UCSD shake table. My roles included, but were not limited to: - Conducting a literature review to outline the similitude relationships used for 1g shake table testing for geotechnical earthquake engineering applications. -Assembly of the 22x11x16 ft soil box on the shake table, as well as installation and calibration of pressure sensors, accelerometers, and strain gauges for measurement of soil pressures during testing. -Developing 3D models of the soil box and tunnel using SolidWorks to provide for an accurate representation of the model. The models helped detect potential assembly issues and provided for a more efficient assembly process. Show less



Khatib & Alami

• Singapore
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Worked in the structural engineering department on the structural design, modeling, and analysis of a RC water tank. In addition, the internship included the structural design and modeling of a tower. All modeling was executed through SAP 2000 and Etabs. Worked in the structural engineering department on the structural design, modeling, and analysis of a RC water tank. In addition, the internship included the structural design and modeling of a tower. All modeling was executed through SAP 2000 and Etabs.



Technische Universität Dresden

• Germany
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Worked in the Department of Construction Informatics on IT supported green buildings where I developed Revit models for analysis on energy-enhanced key performance indicators. In addition, I assisted in course material on BIM and developed guide to Revit Worked in the Department of Construction Informatics on IT supported green buildings where I developed Revit models for analysis on energy-enhanced key performance indicators. In addition, I assisted in course material on BIM and developed guide to Revit



Khatib & Alami

• Singapore
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worked on site with the consultant on a tower project. Responsibilities were performing daily checks and supervision on the structural steel layout, formwork placement, concrete mix testing and pouring, and other activities performed by the contractor. Additional activities included reviewing execution plans and scheduling. Worked on site with the consultant on a tower project. Responsibilities were performing daily checks and supervision on the structural steel layout, formwork placement, concrete mix testing and pouring, and other activities performed by the contractor. Additional activities included reviewing execution plans and scheduling.



TSC

• Beirut

• Cashier

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010