Principal

• May 2017 - Present

Multidisciplinary engineering firm (structural, geotechnical, environmental, diagnostics (forensic) and construction material testing and inspections) servicing four primary markets: (commercial, public, multi-family, and higher education). Multidisciplinary engineering firm (structural, geotechnical, environmental, diagnostics (forensic) and construction material testing and inspections) servicing four primary markets: (commercial, public, multi-family, and higher education).

Member Board Of Directors

• Jul 2021 - Present

Professor of Practice

• Sep 2018 - Present

COSC 421 - Soil and Structural Analysis [Fall, Spring, Summer 2019-2022] Advanced structural analysis of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber framing systems with an introduction to soil properties and constituents; utilizations of computer analysis tools. COSC 608 - Structural Principles and Practice [Spring '21] Investigations into practical applications of structural design including the analysis and design of structural members in steel and concrete; surveys and studies of various structural systems. ARCH 331 - Architectural Structures [Summer '22, Fall '22] Physical principles that govern statics and strength of materials through the design of architectural structures from a holistic view, in the context of architectural ideas and examples; introduction to construction, behavior of materials, and design considerations for simple and complex structural assemblies. ARCH 431 - Integrated Structures [Summer '22, Fall '22] Selection and economics of structural systems in the context of integrating structural systems into a building through good design; analysis and design of wood, steel, concrete, and composite systems and members in relation to building design. ARCH 614 Elements of Architectural Structures [Summer '22] Investigation of the structural factors that influence the development of architectural space and form; introduction of the physical principles that govern statics and strength of materials through design of timber and steel components of architectural structures. ARCH 631 Applied Architectural Structures [Fall '22] Structural analysis of building structural systems: components, frames, shapes; selection and economics of structural systems; survey of current structural design codes; supervision practices in structural construction. Show less

AISC/ASCE Structural Steel Bridge Rules Committee - Member

• Sep 2021 - Present

Structural Specialist

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) functions as one of the 28 federal teams under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s National Urban Search and Rescue System and as a statewide urban search and rescue team under direction of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). TX-TF1 also coordinates the state's swiftwater rescue program and the helicopter search and rescue team which works in conjunction with Texas Military Forces. Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) functions as one of the 28 federal teams under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s National Urban Search and Rescue System and as a statewide urban search and rescue team under direction of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). TX-TF1 also coordinates the state's swiftwater rescue program and the helicopter search and rescue team which works in conjunction with Texas Military Forces.

Adjunct Professor - Gerald D Hines College of Architecture

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2018

Teaching ARCH 2327 - Technology I Course Description: Foundation level building science. Teach a class of approximately 90 second year architecture students about structural engineering principles as they relate to building and bridge design. Topics include: structural systems, grid formation, mechanics of materials, statics and materials. Class is integrated with the students design studio in order to foster a link between engineering and architectural design. Teaching ARCH 2327 - Technology I Course Description: Foundation level building science. Teach a class of approximately 90 second year architecture students about structural engineering principles as they relate to building and bridge design. Topics include: structural systems, grid formation, mechanics of materials, statics and materials. Class is integrated with the students design studio in order to foster a link between engineering and architectural design.

Structural Engineer

• Nov 2012 - Apr 2016

Consulting structural engineering firm based in Houston, TX with 13 locations nationwide. Design a full spectrum of structures from Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas to the New Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Perform a myriad of tasks including design and analysis of concrete, steel, wood, masonry and cold-form steel construction, coordination and modeling within BIM platforms (Revit, Navisworks, Tekla), construction administration (reviewing submittals, answering RFI's, performing site observations), and project management (coordination with architects, production of construction drawings and specifications). I also serve as the learning coordination for the office which includes scheduling seminars with outside and in-house industry experts. Show less

Engineer-in-Training

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Intern structural engineer for Burns and McDonnell in their Transmission and Distribution global practice. Designed substation mat foundations, trusses and misc. steel. Intern structural engineer for Burns and McDonnell in their Transmission and Distribution global practice. Designed substation mat foundations, trusses and misc. steel.

Engineer in Training

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

Civil engineering specializing in land development. Designed and drafted utilities in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Civil engineering specializing in land development. Designed and drafted utilities in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

NCAA Div. 1 Student Athlete

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2011

4 year letterman and 2 year starter for Kansas Jayhawks as middle and outside linebacker. Winners of the 2008 Fed-Ex Orangebowl and the 2008 Insight Bowl. Earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 LB in 2010 as well and 1st Team All-Big 12 Academic 2007-2011. http://www.kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3190 4 year letterman and 2 year starter for Kansas Jayhawks as middle and outside linebacker. Winners of the 2008 Fed-Ex Orangebowl and the 2008 Insight Bowl. Earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 LB in 2010 as well and 1st Team All-Big 12 Academic 2007-2011. http://www.kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3190

Field Engineer Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Drafted RFI's and other documents to be sent to the architect, engineer. Supervised completion of punch list items. Collected and organized O&M's and warranties from sub-contractors. Drafted RFI's and other documents to be sent to the architect, engineer. Supervised completion of punch list items. Collected and organized O&M's and warranties from sub-contractors.

Intern Estimator & Laborer

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

Performed quantity take-offs and estimates. Also, worked in the field performing many tasks including; demolition, concrete pavement, and grading. Technical Skills SAP2000, RISA3D- used extensively in CVEN 689 (Design Studio) Revit Structure, Revit Architecture, AutoDesk Robot Structural Analysis Create 3-D model of 5-story Liberal Arts Building on the campus of Texas A&M University. Also, used Revit to model steel structure for senior steel-design course. NavisWorks -Performed clash detection, 4-D schedule and 5-D cost estimate. Presented these for a final project in video format AutoCAD and AutoDesk Civil 3D- Used throughout my undergraduate studies. Work extensively with both programs in my part-time job. Show less