Experience

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  Garcia, molina and associates, csp

  Aug 1993 - Jan 1994

  Enginering intern

  Participated in the analysis and design of low-rise reinforced concrete buildings performing structural modeling, wind and seismic analysis.

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  Alliance steel, inc.

  Jun 1998 - Jun 2005

  Design engineer

  Responsible for the analysis and design of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) for the public and private sectors. Provided structural plan reviews, training of new engineering personnel, drafting supervision, customer service and cost estimate analysis.Participated in the rehabilitation and expansion of existing or damaged structures in accordance to building codes and design specifications. Conducted field inspections to determine structural plans compliance and/or to determine the root of problems during erection.Company representative during AISC audits for the Metal Building Quality Certification Program (QCP). Conducted onsite evaluations regarding creation, implementation, and quality assurance control of design practices, order procedures, material tracking, administrative policies, personnel qualifications and fabrication procedures for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB). Verified implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures. Developed company’s engineering design manual in accordance to AISC quality certification program requirements.Pre-engineered Metal Buildings PEMB expert. Show less

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  Computerized structural design

  Jul 2005 - Apr 2009

  Project engineer

  Responsible for the analysis and design of steel non-building type structures, 3D analysis and design of complex structural frameworks and finite element analysis on shell type structures.Company representative auditing for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in the Metal Building Quality Certification Program (QCP). Conducted onsite evaluations regarding creation, implementation and quality assurance control of design practices, order procedures, material tracking, administrative policies, personnel qualifications and fabrication procedures for pre-engineered metal buildings. Verified implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures. Conducted failure investigations of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) by performing onsite inspections, reverse engineering analysis and technical review of documents. Designed repairs of damaged structures, performed standards and code compliance analysis to categorize the causes of accidents and failures, and if pertinent, identify the responsible party. Acted as project manager overseeing team of engineers on large scale assignments. Prioritized tasks, delegated responsibilities, monitored project progress, liaison with clients and assured project completion within budget and scheduled date.Conducted presentations in Spanish and English during client meetings.Pre-engineered Metal Buildings PEMB expert. Show less

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  Nucor building systems

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Project engineer

  Responsible for the analysis and design of simple to complex pre-engineered steel buildings (PEMB). Provided departmental improvement strategies to increase levels of quality for engineering design and fabrication procedures. Assisted in estimates of complex structural systems as well as research and development assignments. Pre-engineered Metal Buildings PEMB expert.

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  Old dominion university

  Jul 2010 - now

  Master lecturer

  Primary responsibilities in the Civil Engineering Technology (CET) department are preparation and delivery of structural design courses via traditional classroom instruction and/or distance learning. Other duties included are but not limited to academic advising and mentorship of structural design projects.Courses taught: a) CET 200 Staticsb) CET 440 Contract Documentsc) CET 450 Structural Steel Designd) CET 345W Materials Testing Laboratorye) CET 410 Reinforced Concrete Designf) CET 400 Computer Applications in Structural Designg) CET 220 Strength of Materialsh) CET 452 Wood Designi) CET 301 Structural Analysisj) CET 405 Environmental Loadsk) CET 415 Design of Structural Systemsl) CET 475 Senior Design Projectm) CET 485 Bridge Designn) CET 435 Foundation EngineeringAcademic Service:a) Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committeeb) Search and Screen Faculty Committee c) CET Program Director, January 2012 - December 2019Responsible for academic advising, curriculum, transfer evaluations, articulations, online course development, website maintenance, catalog updates, course scheduling, recruitment activities, hiring of adjuncts, ABET, student retention (academic appeals), WEAVE statistical data, and coordinator of industry advisory board meetings (IAB). Other responsibilities as assigned by the ET Chair. d) Materials Testing Lab Director, January 2011 - December 2020Maintenance and development of materials testing laboratory. Responsibilities are but not limited to training of new instructors and/or assistants, material inventory, purchasing of new equipment, safety and quality control regulations, and hiring of lab instructors.e) Administrative withdrawals AW committee, spring 2018-presentf) BCET Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, spring 19-spring 21g) University Distinguished Teacher and Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award Committee, 2021Lecturer July 2010Senior Lecturer July 2016Master Lecturer July 2021 Show less