Derek Nastase Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Remote

In my most recent role, I serve as Senior Market Research Analyst, while leading initiatives to provide organization with cutting-edge advice. I control and oversee projects from beginning of the design phase to project completion and turnover. I develop actionable insights by analyzing and condensing study findings and data-driven recommendations. Moreover, I stay up to date on industry trends and advanced technologies as well as translate insights from digital data into practical, implementable strategic suggestions for business improvement. • Successfully accomplished research goals by introducing and experimenting with various research procedures, tactics, and instruments.• Conducted research and select best methods, technology, and tools to suit needs, supported by intelligent and in-depth analysis.• Performed in-depth studies to identify customer demands and add to strategic recommendations for future use by MiTek.• Improved marketing by utilizing generated data and insights, while providing insights to business teams and fostering better customer understanding.• Delivered top-notch assistance in running two complex and multi-part research projects to focus on key roles in construction, deliver consistent, timely, and clear results.• Created advanced and effective data visualizations to convey complicated studies to audiences, including senior and executive leaders.

Oceanside, California, United States

My role as a Data Scientist I analyzed large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns. Furthermore, I collaborated with engineering and product development teams to gather building industry data and devise insight-driven solutions to position company as disruptive innovator within the industry.• Played an integral role as a member of Outcome Driven Innovation (ODI) team; forming the cornerstone of MiTek's internal Innovation Practice group, comprising of up to 12 experts.• Significantly involved in driving innovation and creating MiTek2030 organizational vision; determining company's future for the next 10+ years.• Proposed research team solutions for trend tracking, internal communications, process mapping, and project management.• Presented information to senior management using data visualization techniques and multiple communication formats.• Developed plans for monitoring COVID-19 and global communication plan around 10+ year outlook and innovation approach.• Tracked trends in industry related to long-term goals and hired consultant.

Mission Viejo, Ca 92691

In this role, I managed to win future projects by maintaining excellent client relationships, delivering high-quality construction documents, and consistently providing outstanding customer service. In addition to this, I developed and produced steel designs and contract documents for new and retrofit building/structural projects, including schools, offices, sporting facilities, hospitals, and medical office buildings. I delegated and coordinated team assignments and responsibilities to meet project demands. • Managed and executed SidePlate projects from start to finish with confidence, while using intellectual property and time-saving software/ tools effectively.• Improved SidePlate technology implementation for Progressive Collapse design and Field-Bolted Connection Design as well as enhanced internal processes to support the Engineering Team.• Implemented SidePlate connection technology on projects around the nation by managing diverse team of engineers.• Collaborated with the community of structural engineers to enhance steel moment frame structures, lowering total costs, and boosting building effectiveness.• Developed best practices and sped up the time it took to finish steel moment frame constructions by analyzing the fabrication and erection of steel.• Produced safe and efficient structural engineering solutions as well as executed structural calculations and drawings for submission to Engineers of Record and Authorities having Jurisdiction.• Drove desired results by running 40+ projects simultaneously in different parts of US.• Assisted in implementation of new connection detail to build projects.

Greater San Diego Area

As a Structural Project Engineer, I participated in initial project planning processes, including reviewing environmental factors, government regulations, construction costs, and risk analysis to determine all relevant design factors and project resource needs. I worked closely with regulatory agencies to ensure projects met and exceeded requirements. • Designed large-scale commercial, educational, and healthcare structures from conceptual stage until end of construction administration.• Constructed complicated calculating spreadsheets and analysis formats by utilizing variety of software packages.• Managed project schedules and budgets, organization of client meetings, creation of project-specific strategies and success indicators, task management, and team building.• Assisted other engineers and architects in creating design solutions. Scheduled social activities to encourage collaboration and growth of relationships both inside and outside corporation.• Designed structural components for large-scale building projects, including analyzing survey and soil reports, and client requirements to ensure specifications meet project goals.• Led initiatives to build company culture and teamwork, even through the lowest points of the 2008/9 financial crisis

University Of Tokyo, Iis, Tokyo, Japan

• Developed and conducted research on the approach of industry and government to nonstructural damage mitigation.• Assisted in ongoing research related to nonstructural behavior and earthquake modeling in Japan.• Collaborated with other student researchers under the same academic advisor on various research and social projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Architectural Engineering

Master'S Degree, Structural Engineering