My career has been a journey of passion and dedication to problem-solving, particularly in structural engineering with a residential focus. From my early years, I've been drawn to building and assisting others in creating products or systems. As a licensed Professional Engineer with a structural background and over seven years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep-rooted love for my work. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structural engineering from NC State in December 2016. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of not only writing proposals and estimates for engineering services, producing and sealing designs, performing site inspections, and consulting with clients, but also managing and mentoring junior engineers. What truly drives me is the satisfaction of delivering high-quality structures through close collaboration with clients, whether homeowners, contractors, architects, or design teams. I take pride in engaging in value engineering, offering alternative solutions and explaining their impact on the structure and overall aesthetics to clients who may not have the same spatial awareness as those in the construction industry. My professional journey has been focused on custom residential and light commercial structures, ranging from designing and engineering screen porches to multi-story steel moment frames in composite lateral bracing systems. My interest in the construction industry is not just a job, but a passion that I've pursued through my engineering electives, which were primarily in the construction concentration. I am particularly intrigued by building science and the challenges and opportunities presented by high-performance, luxury, and green structures.