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Staff Promotions JANUARY 2017
Transcript of Staff PromotionsHometown Bangalore, India Languages I can speak 4 languages: English, Kannada,...
Staff PromotionsJANUARY 2017
Tom GarmanSr. Project Manager | Repair & Restoration Division
Why Structural Engineering? I was fascinated by how things were constructed and why and what causes damage to them.
Current Projects• 100 West Fayette Street Garage, Baltimore, MD• 8285 Greensboro Drive Garage Repairs,
McLean, VA• Johns Hopkins Hospital Garage Masonry
Wall Repairs, Baltimore, MD
Most Memorable Project ATP Roof Slab Repairs at Dulles (Airport), since I could watch the planes take-off and land during inspections.
Notable Past Projects• National Place Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• Skyline Square Condominium Balcony Repairs, Falls Church, VA• 1735 K Street, NW, Façade Repairs, Washington, DC
Why do you like working with architects? Because we get to solve the puzzles that they provide.
Challenges & Solutions Budget constraints pose challenges. One solution is to phase the project to help. Another challenge is the varying degree of knowledge regarding structures within the project team. To address this issue, we explain the structure and reason for repair.
Extracurriculars• Habitat for Humanity, Garrett County, MD [through the International Concrete Repair
Institute (ICRI)] • Summer Church Camp for Kids
Education Bachelor of Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1994
Hometown Murrysville, PA (a suburb of Pittsburgh)
Family Married with one son
Ananth Avadhani, PEProject Manager | Repair & Restoration Division
Why Structural Engineering? As a kid, I was always fascinated with buildings and bridges. In college, I really enjoyed Statics & Mechanics. As such, I decided to pursue a career in Structural Engineering.
Current Projects• Waterpark Towers Façade Repairs, Arlington, VA• Crystal Gateway 3 Vault Repairs, Arlington, VA • Connecticut Heights Pool Deck Repairs, Washington, DC• Park Meridian Balcony Repairs, Washington, DC• Avalon Bay at Van Ness Balcony and Façade Repairs, Washington, DC
Most Memorable Project Van Ness South Balcony Repairs—there was significant concrete damage at various locations of the building. We completed repairs and restored the balconies to sound structural conditions. Additionally, this project gave me exposure to a wide variety of issues. I learned new structural design aspects that helped me on other projects.
Notable Past Projects• Van Ness South Balcony Repairs, Washington, DC• 2501 Porter Street, NW, Balcony Repairs, Washington, DC• Crystal Houses Balcony and Façade Repairs, Arlington, VA• 1666 K Street, NW, Garage Repairs, Washington, DC
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 2006; Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, 2001
Hometown Bangalore, India
Languages I can speak 4 languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu.
Hobbies Ardent fan of Indian Mandolin Maestro U. Shrinivas’ music, hiking, and a huge fan of the NBA and Miami Heat. Currently learning south Indian classical music on the mandolin from Grammy award nominee, Maestro U. Rajesh.
Manjunath RaoProject Manager | Repair & Restoration Division
Specialties Diversified repair & restoration experience in garage, façade and plaza surveys
Current Projects• Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Garage Repairs,
Falls Church, VA• Harborview Garage Repairs, Baltimore, MD• 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Façade and
Garage Repairs, Washington, DC
Most Memorable Project 9690 Deereco Road Plaza Repairs—the existing plaza deck is abutted to an existing precast parking garage and attached to the main building structure. Steel framing of the plaza deck was severely corroded and the best approach was to replace the existing plaza deck with a new composite deck. This project is a very good example of thorough planning and cooperation between the construction team members.
Notable Past Projects• L’Enfant Plaza Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• Marymount University Blue Garage Precast Concrete Repairs, Arlington, VA• 8101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Condominium Balcony and Façade Repairs,
Washington, DC
Education Master of Science, Civil Engineering (Structures), West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2007; Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Mysore, India, 2001
Hometown Born and brought up in India
Family Residing in Elkridge, MD with wife and daughter
Hobbies Playing cricket on weekends and traveling. As captain of our cricket team (in Howard County, MD), I am a key member and have consistently ranked in the top five players. Regarding traveling, me and my friends have driven from east to west coast and from DC to Ottawa, Canada.
Languages English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marati
J. Michael Camarda, PE Assistant Project Manager | Repair & Restoration Division
Specialties Waterproofing, Masonry Restoration, Concrete Restoration
Why Structural Engineering? My mom brought me to construction sites when I was literally still in diapers. My first toys were all construction trucks and LEGOs. I’ve always loved building and creating, and structural engineering provides a career in doing just that.
Current Projects• Hilton Crystal City Precast Panel and Slab Repair Program, Arlington, VA• Raytheon Dulles Complex Repair Program, Sterling, VA• Silver Spring Metro Plaza Façade Restoration Program, Silver Spring, MD
Notable Past Projects• Watergate Hotel Renovation, Washington, DC• Kenwood Condominium Plaza & Garage (ICRI Project of the Year), Bethesda, MD• Watergate Office Building Façade Restoration, Washington, DC
Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2010
Extracurriculars• International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)• Habitat for Humanity• Fields of Growth
Hometown Reston, VA
Family Married to wife, Kathleen
Hobbies I manage a large college sports website, and am a lacrosse enthusiast. Reigning SK&A fantasy football champion. Home brew novice and board game aficionado.
Justin P. Long, PE Assistant Project Manager | Repair & Restoration Division
Why Structural Engineering? It wasn’t something that I even questioned—I went to college to become a structural engineer. What made me zero in on structural engineering? Working with my grandfather, a carpenter, as a young child.
Some people say they “fell into” a certain profession, but as engineers, I believe that most of us choose this field because of our passion for buildings, construction, and our desire to be challenged. With deadlines, budgets, construction challenges and new building codes to keep learning, the day-to-day work can be stressful and challenging. But, at the end of each day, I get a lot of satisfaction in my work and knowing that what we do as structural engineers matters.
Current Projects• Montgomery County Circuit Court Helix and North Plaza Repairs, Rockville, MD• Canal Center Plaza Renovation, Alexandria, VA• 1800 K Street, NW Garage Repairs, Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• Montgomery County Garage 31, Bethesda, MD• Montgomery County Executive Office Building Plaza Renovation, Rockville, MD
Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 2011; Bachelor of Arts, Engineering, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, 2009
Extracurriculars• 10+ year military officer serving in the Army National Guard• Member of Board of Directors for the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
Hometown I grew up in a small, rural town in central Pennsylvania.
Family Married to my wife, Brittney, who is an elementary school teacher.
Hobbies Backpacking, hiking, weight lifting/running, playing guitar & traveling
Jonathan Gallis, EITStructural Engineer III
Why Structural Engineering? I’ve always liked math, puzzles, and architecture. By the time I got to college, I was more of a problem solver than an artsy person, but I still wanted to work with buildings.
Current Projects• 2775-2901 Eisenhower Avenue Residential
Towers, Alexandria, VA• The New International Spy Museum at
L’Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC• Purple Line Operation and Maintenance Facilities, Montgomery and
Prince George’s County, MD• WMATA Andrews Federal Center Bus Garage, Forestville, MD
Most Memorable Project The International Spy Museum at L’Enfant Plaza and the strengthening of the existing foundation (ongoing now).
Notable Past Projects• The Apollo Apartments, H Street, NE, Washington, DC• The Blairs Mixed-Use, Block F-1, Silver Spring, MD• Marymount University Office Building (“Blue Goose”), Arlington, VA• Storey Park Mixed-Use, Washington, DC
Challenges & Solutions The buildings don’t always get built exactly as the drawings require, and thus we have to come up with new solutions based on what is already built. Preserving the architectural intent while creating a timely and cost effective solution, instead of demolishing and rebuilding, can often be a challenge.
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW),
Young Members Group• JDRF Real Estate Games and American Odyssey Relay Run Adventure
Education Integrated Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering, Structural Option, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 2013
Hometown Schuylkill County, PA
Hobbies Soccer, biking, and video games.
Sikandar Porter-Gill, EIT LEED Green AssociateStructural Engineer III
Why Structural Engineering? Since being a little kid playing with Legos, I have always been fascinated with how things are put together and how things interact with one another.
Current Projects• 22 M Street, NW, Residential, Washington, DC• 2311 Wilson Boulevard Office, Alexandria, VA• The Boro Mixed-Use Development, Tysons, VA
Most Memorable Project 22 M Street, NW in NoMa. First major project to have significant interaction with the architect to coordinate structural elements. Received recognition from the owner for the thoroughness of the deliverables submitted.
Notable Past Projects• Riverdale Park Mixed-Use, Buildings 1, 2A, and 4, Riverdale Park, MD• North Hills Tract E Residential Mixed-Use, Raleigh, NC• 4th and K Streets, NW, Residential, Washington, DC
Challenges & Solutions Column coordination is a very difficult task and is integral to the project’s timeline. Identifying issues as soon as they arise is important to keep the project on track. Reviewing changes to the project as they occur is the way to identify issues which may arise.
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW)• The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Society of Architectural Engineering• Dedicated Alumni with ScienceMONTGOMERY• Young Scholar Alumni Mentor for the Davidson Institute
Education Integrated Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering, Structural Option, The Pennsylvania State University, 2014
Hometown I’ve lived in eight states (TX, GA, AR, OH, UT, MD, PA), but I spent the most time in Utah and Maryland.
Hobbies Reading, hiking, and running races/marathons
Jack Przywara, EITStructural Engineer III | Repair & Restoration Division
Specialties Façade repairs, parking garage restorations, plaza restorations, structural strengthening, and due diligence investigations.
Why Structural Engineering? I originally wanted to major in physics in college, but my high school physics teacher recommended that I choose to pursue a career in engineering, where I could apply physics practically. I’ve always had an interest in building things, so structural engineering was a logical choice.
Current Projects• Verizon Campus Parking Garage Repairs, Ashburn, VA• Union Mills Structural Rehabilitation, Frederick, MD• 1550 Clarendon Blvd Garage Repairs, Arlington, VA• Waterpark Towers Garage Repairs, Arlington, VA • 5432 Connecticut Avenue Structural Strengthening, Washington, DC• Washington Square Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• 1717 H Street, NW, Garage Repairs, Washington, DC
Why do you like working with architects? They (architects) bring a creative concept to a whole project. If this role was left up to me, most of the architecture on our projects would employ perfectly symmetrical, box shapes, which no one wants.
Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 2011; Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Kansas, 2013
Hometown Cincinnati, OH
Family Engaged and have one dog, Brody
Hobbies I run and play in an adult baseball league. I’m passionate about following Major League Baseball and the use of statistics in it.
Macenzie Smith, EITStructural Engineer III
Why Structural Engineering? I really enjoyed math and science when I was in school which led me to engineering. The students in the structural option of the architectural engineering program at Penn State really had a passion and a love for what they did which was the type of career I was looking for.
Current Projects• Chevy Chase Lakes, Chevy Chase, MD• Storey Park Mixed-Use, Washington, DC• 1760 Reston Parkway Office Building, Reston, VA• The Hotel at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Most Memorable Project The Hotel at the University of Maryland posed a unique structural challenge because the project incorporates two structural systems, using steel portions around the hotel’s ballroom to allow for less columns and a longer floor plate. As steel is a less forgiving material, the integration of the two systems required awareness of how changes to one system (concrete) would affect the other (steel).
Notable Past Projects• 82 Eye Street, SE, Residential, Washington, DC• Marymount University Residential Building, Arlington, VA• Portner Place Residential Wings A and B, Washington, DC
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW),
Young Members Group
Education Integrated Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering, Structural Option, The Pennsylvania State University, 2014
Hometown Altoona, PA
Family Married to husband, Travis
Hobbies Reading, playing racquet ball, video games, Dungeons and Dragons
Ahmed Al-Rahmani, PhD, EITStructural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? Growing up in Dubai, UAE, I witnessed firsthand the structural boom that changed the landscape of the city. This has inspired me to become a structural engineer and contribute to the growth of communities and cities.
Current Projects• 1201 South Rhodes Street Residential,
Arlington, VA• 1101-1111 16th Street, NW Repositioning, Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• Pentagon Center Building A Residential, Arlington, VA• Ascent Midtown Mixed-Use, Atlanta, GA
Why do you like working with architects? It is through close collaboration between architects and engineers that their vision can be brought to life. Tackling the challenges each project presents and seeing the structure completed in the end bring a lot of satisfaction.
Strengths Attention to details at every stage. This helps in avoiding issues early on and prevent delays.
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW),
Young Members Group• American Concrete Institute (ACI)• Washington Building Congress (WBC) Food & Friends
Education Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2015; Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2010
Hometown Dubai, UAE
Hobbies Reading, soccer, video games
Languages English, Arabic and Japanese (basic)
George Chen, PhD, EITStructural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? It gives me a strong sense of achievement to watch the building being constructed from the drawing we provided.
Current Projects• Columbia Hills Residential, Arlington, VA• Village Center Mixed-Use, Arlington, VA• Constitution Square Office Building 4,
Washington, DC• 300 Morse Street, NE, Residential, Washington, DC
Most Memorable Project The most memorable project that I have worked on is the repair of Barrack 247 in Fort Myer, VA. The strength of different structural materials were evaluated in the existing building, and a steel frame was designed to prevent progressive collapse.
Notable Past Projects• Fort Myer Repair of Barracks 247, Arlington, VA• Marymount University Office Building (“Blue Goose”), Arlington, VA
Challenges & Solutions The most frequently encountered challenge is always the limited time before various deadlines. It is critical to effectively coordinate with the architect, determine a reasonable work sequence, and avoid repetitive work.
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW)• American Concrete Institute (ACI)• American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA)
Education Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2015; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, 2010
Hometown I grew up in Wuhan, China before I came to the States for graduate school.
Hobbies Running and watch movies
Languages English and Mandarin
Chu Ding, EITStructural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? Interested in the beauty of structural systems.
Current Projects• The Boro Mixed-Use Development, Tysons, VA• Ingleside at Rock Creek, Washington, DC• Ainger Place, SE, Apartments, Washington, DC • 8321 College Park Hotel, College Park, MD
Why do you like working with architects? I enjoy helping creative people to succeed in executing their imagination.
Challenges & Solutions On select wood residential projects, the architectural schematic design led to the integration of very expensive steel beams. Through additional coordination with the architects, a solution was found that met the architectural program and satisfied the structural criteria.
Strengths Dedication to details and coordination with other discipline.
Extracurriculars• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2015; Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology, Xian, China, 2013
Masters Thesis Monotonic and Cyclic Simulation of Screw-Fastened Connections for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Hometown Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. An ancient city where the first emperor of Han Dynasty was born.
Hobbies Hiking, kayaking, and watching movies.
Languages English and Mandarin
James Grant, EIT, CDTStructural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? Growing up, I was clearly better at math and science in school. I also enjoyed drawing houses and fixing things with my father. Because of all this, my parents steered me towards civil engineering and I found that I really enjoyed studying the interaction between structural members and the flow of forces through a structure.
Current Projects• New DC Water Headquarters, Washington, DC• 555 E Street, SW, Mixed-Use, Washington, DC• Scottish Rite Temple Apartments, Washington, DC
Most Memorable Project The new DC Water Headquarters. It has a very unique structure and interesting architectural requirements. It was my first project designed and built on a fast-paced schedule.
Notable Past Projects• National Industries for the Blind Office Building, Alexandria, VA• Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
Headquarters Office Building, Wheaton, MD• The Boro Mixed-Use Development, Tysons, VA
Extracurriculars• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW),
Young Members Group• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)• JDRF Real Estate Games
Education Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2015; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Clemson University, 2013
Hometown Blythewood, South Carolina
Hobbies Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, backpacking, weightlifting
James Palmer, EIT LEED Green AssociateStructural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? I’ve always appreciated the built environment and I enjoy visualizing a project through to completion.
Current Projects• Ingleside at Rock Creek, Washington, DC• DC Bar Headquarters Base Building and Tenant
Fit-Out, 901 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC• The Wharf (Southwest Waterfront) Mixed-Use,
Parcels 3A, 3B and Garage, Washington, DC• Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
Headquarters, Wheaton, MD
Most Memorable Project My most memorable project is the Wharf (Southwest Waterfront) Phase I, simply because of its largeness, having nearly 7,000 piles driven or cast, transfer girders up to 12 feet tall spanning 90 feet, six buildings sharing a two-story, 1,200-space parking garage basement. It’s truly an engineering marvel which I’ve had the privilege to contribute to.
Notable Past Projects• Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Washington, DC• Marie Reed Elementary School, Washington, DC• West Lane Apartments, Bethesda, MD
Extracurriculars• American Society of Civil Engineers, National Capital Section (ASCE-NCS)
Newsletter Editor• Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW)• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)• US Green Building Council, National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR)
Education Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Structures), The Pennsylvania State University, 2015; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures), Minor (English), The Pennsylvania State University, 2013
Hometown Mansfield and State College, PA
Hobbies Ballroom and swing dancing, biking, reading, and brewing dark ales
Sarwar Siddiqui, PhD, EITStructural Engineer II | Repair & Restoration Division
Specialties Concrete durability, concrete sustainability, structural repair and renovation, forensic engineering and non-destructive testing.
Current Projects• 225 North Calvert Street Residential
Adaptive Reuse, Baltimore, MD• Calvert Pines Balcony Repair, Prince Frederick, MD• Varsity @ K Condominium Conversion,
Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• Halsey Field House Column Repair, Annapolis, MD• Hyatt House Survey and Façade Repair, Gaithersburg, MD• 3107 M Street, NW, Fire Damage Investigation, Washington, DC
Why do you like working with architects? They are innovative and have extraordinary ideas. Many ground breaking ideas came from architects (i.e. F. R. Khan). They help me to improve my skill as a structural engineer by challenging me to provide out of the box solutions.
Extracurriculars• Reviewer for multiple journals: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal
of Materials in Civil Engineering; Construction and Building Materials; American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Journal of Testing and Evaluation; International Journal of Pavement Engineering; ASCE Transportation and Development Conference
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Education Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering (Construction Materials), The University of Texas at Austin, 2014; Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2010; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2007
Hometown I grew up in the capital city of Bangladesh: Dhaka
Family Married to my wife, Sharmin
Hobbies Photography, traveling, exploring new places
