Senior Structural Engineer

• Oct 2018 - Present

Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

Engineering Manager, Innovation

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

Initiated and managed Innovation Program that facilitated problem-solving, encouraged smart risks, cultivated innovation skills, and strengthened the culture of innovation:• Developed processes that improved ideation on 11 projects and accelerated development on 9 products in 2017.• Coached and collaborated with diverse cross-functional teams to develop innovative product solutions.• Directed efforts to identify and explore new strategic business opportunities.• Facilitated in excess of 20 hours of product design team brainstorming sessions.• Cultivated and inspired by example increased creative thinking and innovation among staff. Show less

R&D Engineer

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2015

Technical support for sales force and customers, and product development for wood connectors, cold-formed steel connectors, and lateral system products:• Led R&D for more than 35 structural connector products.• Completed R&D and launch of line of connectors for cold-formed steel curtain walls in half the typical product development time.• Consistently developed innovative product solutions as an individual inventor, team member, and project mentor resulting in 5 patents issued and 7 patents submitted.• Responsible for numerous industry-first product testing, features, and use applications. Show less

Founder / Owner

• 2000 - 2008

Structural engineering and project support for the custom residential market: • Executed design, preparation of construction documents, and construction phase services. • Successfully completed approximately 200 design, renovation, and evaluation projects. • Performed engineering for projects ranging from small renovations to complex new structures with challenging conditions. • Excelled at client focus, problem-solving, and collaboration, resulting in 100% of work coming from repeat clients or referrals. Show less

Project Engineer

• 1997 - 2000

Structural design for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, including tenant improvements and new construction: • Structural system layout and coordination with multi-disciplinary design teams. • Prepared calculations and designed structural members. • Directed preparation of construction documents. • Provided construction administration services. • Conducted existing building evaluations. Structural design for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, including tenant improvements and new construction: • Structural system layout and coordination with multi-disciplinary design teams. • Prepared calculations and designed structural members. • Directed preparation of construction documents. • Provided construction administration services. • Conducted existing building evaluations.

Design Engineer

• 1993 - 1997

Structural engineering forensics, investigations, design, and litigation support: • Performed detailed investigations of as-built conditions and provided documentation for use in litigation. • Conducted building evaluations and site investigations, and prepared reports. • Prepared calculations and construction documents for seismic strengthening and repair projects. Structural engineering forensics, investigations, design, and litigation support: • Performed detailed investigations of as-built conditions and provided documentation for use in litigation. • Conducted building evaluations and site investigations, and prepared reports. • Prepared calculations and construction documents for seismic strengthening and repair projects.