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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Compiled an extensive literature review of past experimental composite concrete-filled steel deck diaphragm pushout and diaphragm tests and the corresponding influence on United States structural design provisions. - Designed a matrix of 16 unique composite concrete-filled steel deck diaphragm pushout specimens which studied the cyclic response of this commonly used structural floor and roof system. Aided in the construction of the specimens, including two concrete pours, and a novel… Show more - Compiled an extensive literature review of past experimental composite concrete-filled steel deck diaphragm pushout and diaphragm tests and the corresponding influence on United States structural design provisions. - Designed a matrix of 16 unique composite concrete-filled steel deck diaphragm pushout specimens which studied the cyclic response of this commonly used structural floor and roof system. Aided in the construction of the specimens, including two concrete pours, and a novel testing rig. - Designed a first of its kind, full-scale composite concrete-filled steel deck diaphragm specimen and test setup. Supported in the construction and fully instrumented the specimen with 252 strain gauges and 117 displacement measurements. Assisted in testing the specimen using MTS’s Station Manager and data acquisition through Chameleon.- Integrated two user defined material models into ABAQUS to simulate the behavior exhibited in the experimental pushout tests. - Served twice (Fall, 2019 and Fall 2020) as the graduate teaching assistant for the graduate course, Behavior of Steel Structures, holding office hours twice a week and providing timely feedback with graded homework and final projects. - Graduate teaching assistant for two sections of Structural Analysis 1 (Fall 2022), teaching weekly recitations. Show less

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performed engineering calculation for 4 unique, wood and podium structures. Participated in all project stages from kick off meetings to submission of 100% construction documents. Optimized and created MathCAD sheets and excel spreadsheets to assist calculations, utilizing macros and VBA. Reviewed shop drawings as well as performed minor drafting and detailing work.

Rockville, Maryland

Initiating and leading communication between the owner, contractor, subcontractors, and design team to resolve 100+ RFIs as well as approve 40+ submittal packages for the new construction of a 28,000 ft2 ambulatory, vascular surgery center. Collaborated with the procurement team on 2 unique bids, performing take-offs and soliciting a minimum of 3 subcontractor bids for each of the 5 bid packages within each respective project. Assisted with retroactively identifying and resolving potential… Show more Initiating and leading communication between the owner, contractor, subcontractors, and design team to resolve 100+ RFIs as well as approve 40+ submittal packages for the new construction of a 28,000 ft2 ambulatory, vascular surgery center. Collaborated with the procurement team on 2 unique bids, performing take-offs and soliciting a minimum of 3 subcontractor bids for each of the 5 bid packages within each respective project. Assisted with retroactively identifying and resolving potential scheduling difficulties while collaborating with the superintendent at a 5 story elderly care facility for a week. Show less

West Lafayette, In

Designed and created interactive training and safety videos for dining and food services employees, as well as promoted sales at Purdue’s weekly farmers market.

Greater Boston Area

Worked closely with multidisciplinary project engineers to assemble custom manufacturing equipment. This included electrical wiring and routing, sensor alignment, calibrating pneumatic actuators, and fabricating parts to retrofit this bioengineering project as the assembly process progressed.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Structural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Northeastern Graduate Structural Engineering Association (NGSEA) Conducting research on the SDII project.

Master Of Science - Ms, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Northeastern Graduate Structural Engineering Association (NGSEA) Earned a "Masters along the way", while working.

Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Chi Epsilon, Purdue Outing Club

Study Abroad, Cultural And Environmental Learning

Activities and Societies: Canterbury University Tramping Club, Canterbury University Snow Sports Club, University of Canterbury.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Track and Field (Spring of 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014), Indoor Track and Field (Winter of 2011, 2013), Hip.