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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Subject matter expert providing technical direction, instruction and training to public and private entities and the TUV Rheinland organization regarding structural fabrication. Project management for certain public contracts.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Oversaw project managers for inspection services, primarily on behalf of various state DOTs, allocating PM workload and coordinating inspector schedules among multiple PMs. Provided technical advice to project managers, inspectors, and clients regarding welding, steel fabrication, steel design code requirements, material behaviors, coatings, etc..

Tampa, FL

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED TECHNICAL SERVICES: 2015-2016QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER: 2012-2014Established and enforced bridge, tank, and other structural quality assurance standards for the fabrication and erection services within the organization. Oversaw the quality control department. Reviewed & wrote welding procedures and qualification test reports, and.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

Supervised quality control managers at several facilities. Drove quality “best practices” across multiple plants. Recruited and hired quality management staff. Assisted project management and operations in dealing effectively with quality claims and disputes. Upgraded quality system for newly acquired facility to bridge-level quality. Developed and.

Austin, Texas Area

* Reviewed and analyzed steel bridge fabrication nonconformances* Developed, modified, interpreted, and enforced steel-related specifications, testing methods, inspection practices, acceptance criteria, and suitability of materials and methods for service based on actual conditions* Reviewed and approved fabrication procedures, welding procedures and.

Austin, Texas Area

Thesis topic: “Evaluation of Fillet Weld Qualification Requirements”. Researched alternative tests that may replace or obviate current code requirements for procedure qualification. Advisor: Dr. Karl Frank.

Amherst, MA

Wrote computer programs, edited reports, processed data, and performed lab and field work for projects in railway geotechnology, including a track maintenance management system later implemented at Amtrak.

Amherst, MA

Steel Design (LRFD)

Amherst, MA

Linguistics 201 (“Introduction to Linguistic Theory”) and 101 (“People and Their Language”)Full responsibility for course including syllabus, textbook selection, creating exams, and grading.

Ms, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Early Music Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Organizationspecialization in structural engineering Thesis topic.

Bs, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, American Railway Engineering Associationsumma cum laude Research assistant for railway.

Ma, Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Graduate Employee Organization (UAW Local 2322): shop steward, member of negotiating team, chief negotiator.

Ba, Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Ecology House, symphony orchestra, gamelan ensembleconcentration in Cognitive Studies