Key Responsibilities
Prepared sketches and performed calculations for a specific segment of a project.
Assisted in the preparation of technical specifications.
Evaluated vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
Reviewed and approved design drawings within defined limits
Skills Developed
Codes
ASCE 7-10, 7-16
IBC 2012, 2015, 2018
ACI 318
AISC 360-10
Design Skills
RISA 3D, Foundation, & Connection - Created analytical models for both gravity and lateral loading cases
Key Responsibilities
Gathered wind speed, seismic loading, and other code-related data needed to start new projects
Applied engineering knowledge to create analytical models and perform calculations using industry tools and software in order to assist senior engineers in the structural analysis and design of both new structures and renovations to existing structures
Performed in-house construction administration tasks, such as review of shop drawings for accuracy and conformance to contract drawings, modification and formatting of specs to meet project needs, and evaluation of material testing reports to ensure materials used on-site meet project requirements
Performed on-site construction administration tasks, such as site visits to ensure construction is being performed according to requirements in the contract documents
Skills Developed
Codes
ASCE 7-10, 7-16
IBC 2012, 2015, 2018
ACI 318
AISC 360-10
Design Skills
RAM Structural System - Created full-building analytical models for both gravity and lateral loading cases; able to efficiently model single- and multi-story buildings with flat or sloped roofs
RAM Elements - Created models of PEMBs and LFRS for custom buildings for deeper levels of analysis
Enercalc - Performed calculations for single elements including steel C-beams and angles, concrete grade beams, and wood framing members
Excel - Developed and utilized Excel spreadsheets to assist in numerous calculations including LFRS loading, footing design, and HSS-to_HSS connection checks
Shop Drawing Reviews
Structural Steel
Steel Decking
Steel Joists
Concrete Mix Designs
Concrete Reinforcement
Light-gage Wood and Metal Trusses
CFMF Studs
Key Responsibilities
Designed and carried out experiments to create and test geopolymer cements for use in recycled aggregate concrete and published multiple papers reporting the results
Supervised two undergraduate student workers in carrying out concrete mixes and tests according to ASTM standards
Skills Developed
Experimental Design
Resource Management
Concrete Mixing and Testing
Programming
Python
MATLAB
Key Responsibilities
Construction
Observed bridge construction and reviewed material quantity and pay estimates
Traffic Operations
Performed field studies such as speed studies and sight distance studies
Created database of all traffic signals within the District with their locations, types, and other pertinent information
Skills Developed
MicroStation
Level of Service (LOS) Studies
Drawing Review
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Awarded December 2022
Structures concentration
Dissertation: Incorporating Geopolymer Binders to Fully Utilize Recycled Concrete Aggregates
Key Courses
Advanced Bridge Engineering
Advanced Concrete Theory
Finite Element Methods
Limit Analysis and Design (Steel)
Statically Indeterminate Structures
Structural Design for Dynamic Loads
Honors & Awards
Darrell F. Elliot Louisiana Fellowship
Awarded in 2020 by the ACI Foundation
Donald W. Clayton Assistantship Supplement
Awarded in 2018 by LSU College of Engineering (3 year award)
Key Courses
Civil Engineering Senior Design
Project involved the design of a 60-ft single-span steel bridge
Reinforced Concrete Design
Steel Design
Structural Analysis and Design
Honors & Awards
Oustanding Senior
Awarded Spring 2018 by College of Engineering and Science
Outstanding Junior
Awarded Spring 2017 by College of Engineering and Science
Chi Epsilon - Civil Engineering Honor Society
Inducted 2016; President 2017-18
Various other scholarships