Michael Ahern Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Area

Pivot engineering professionals solve [structural] problems.WHO WE ARE: Pivot has roots in consulting dating back 20 years, and its professionals draw on diverse structural engineering backgrounds—forensics, design, academia, and energy.Some of us have worked in structural forensics our entire careers. Others cut their teeth performing new structural design on projects you’ve likely seen or even used—sports arenas, stadiums, medical centers, and hotels. We've all forged our reputations in the forensic world—investigating and repairing structures. Diversity of experience and understanding the design process allows us to excel at diagnosing structural problems—we see the big picture and know that it’s comprised of the finer details.THOUGHT LEADERS: Pivot professionals are recognized as leaders in the structural engineering realm. From involvement in professional organizations to university advisory boards, we have dedicated our efforts to moving the structural engineering industry forward.WHAT WE DO: Problems with buildings, bridges, and infrastructure come from any number of sources: design, fabrication, construction, or even simply unrealistic expectations. Pivot takes a thorough approach to investigating potential problem sources, assesses the probable cause(s), and designs or makes recommendations for repairs and strengthening.OUR APPROACH: Our practice is founded on four tenets: 1) ethics, 2) diligence, 3) discretion, and 4) completeness. It may sound simple, but our commitment to these essential principles has produced positive outcomes for our clients and garnered the respect of our peers.WHO WE HELP: Past clients include contractors, attorneys, insurance carriers, designers, and owners. If your structure is experiencing structural problems, real or perceived, we can help.

Austin, Texas

WDP is a 60-person consulting structural and architectural engineering firm specializing in forensic investigations, litigation support, non-destructive testing and repair design assistance. My responsibilities include both technical and business roles:-- Supervise operations and project work flow for Austin projects with value of $2M in prof. service fees since 2012.-- Manage largest project in company history with $1.7M fee by directing staff, sub-consultants, and financial analysis; resolve project challenges through coordinated solutions and effective communication, which allows project progress.-- Participate in company strategic decisions including hiring, office lease, project staffing, and ownership transfer.-- Contribute to business development efforts of Austin office, including successful proposal for $25M repair project. Develop staff by providing training, constructive feedback, and reviews, improving performance and self-reliance.-- Enhance company service offerings by continued technical training and business education.

Austin, Texas

-- Investigated structural issues including failures and performance problems using both physical testing and analytical methods to determine cause and provide recommendations regarding business impact and remedial action plan.-- Advised clients regarding technical aspects and risk assessment of complex, contentious problems, so they can make appropriate business decisions regarding their continued business operations and potential exposure.-- Improved outcome for $140M university hospital project by providing review services for structural design and constructability; review identified major deficiencies which otherwise would have delayed project and increased cost.

Austin, Texas

300-employee national multidiscipline engineering design firm focusing on structural, civil and transportation engineering.-- Designed critical structural elements for large-scale, high-profile projects such as $140M college football stadium, $640M professional baseball stadium, and $720M professional football stadium.-- Led structural construction administration for six projects ranging from $140M to $500K with high level of communication and coordination, resulting in on-time project completion and no delay claims.-- Managed completion of contractual deliverables for $370M hospital after abrupt departure of senior project manager.-- Improved recruiting at University of Texas as Office Recruiting Coordinator; developed relationships with students and faculty, marketed company to prospective employees, and organized targeted events, some of which are on-going.-- Developed in-house technical training seminars available to entire staff and used to facilitate cross-selling services.-- Facilitated required accelerated schedule for University of Texas football stadium expansion as sole structural site engineer by leading construction phase efforts for firm from remote project site and managing supporting office staff.-- Mentored 5 new employees and helped guide their transition between education and professional practice.

Austin, Texas

Conducted research with Dr. John Breen at Ferguson Structural Engineering Lab investigating new corrosion resistant post-tensioning systems. Managed three undergraduate assistants.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Ms, Structural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant at Ferguson Lab Director (2 years) - Ferguson Lab Golf Tournament Thesis: "Design.

Bachelor Of Science, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega (Fraternity) Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)