Rod Betonio Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Co-led the development and deployment of a Python-based shear wall and zone design application.
• Led and supervised a project from the schematic design phase through contract documentation, encompassing the design of all structural elements and the successful delivery of the structural drawing package.
• Conducted field reviews and site visits, verified existing structural systems, ensured alignment between as-built conditions to engineering drawings, and provided solutions to contractors when necessary.
• Designed reinforced concrete columns, beams, footings, and slabs, and assisted in responding to requests for information, while also conducting load calculations and takeoffs for diverse projects.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Teaching Assistant for the Python for Structural Engineers SEABC Course, ensuring smooth delivery of the course
• Assists students in understanding the fundamentals of the Python language syntax, git version control on GitHub, structural analysis libraries, automated software testing, and basics to good programming practice
• Verifies workbook submissions and answers programming inquiries

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Launched web applications programmed on Python to accelerate the design of zones and columns by returning optimized arrays complying with spacing, density, and reinforcement area requirements.
• Developed a Concrete Beam Design Spreadsheet according to CSA A23.3:19 Design of Concrete Structures.
• Conducted a construction administration fee study consisting of 35 projects for more accurate fee estimates.
• Delivered a final design drawing set by reviewing structural site instructions, requests for information, field review reports, submittals, shop drawings, and miscellaneous project documents.
• Contributed to the design of structural elements through capacity checks, load calculations, and takeoffs.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked as a Site Coordinator for Liberty Homes on their Crescent Court project at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. The Crescent Court project is Liberty Homes' largest project in terms of cost and construction.
• Aided the Site Superintendent and Project Coordinator to ensure consistent progress of the project
• Scheduled concrete orders, concrete testing, concrete pumps, concrete finishing crews, rebar inspections, and formwork inspections
• Interpreted trade layouts, shop drawings, and engineering drawings while performing quality control checks and communicated deficiencies to contracted trades while communicating possible solutions
• Recorded minutes of foremen, site, and management meetings
• Co-chaired and recorded minutes of a monthly Joint Occupational Health and Safety meeting

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: UBC Steel Bridge Design Team

Dogwood Diploma With Honors

Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Ultimate FrisbeeStudied under David Thompson's Odyssey Mini School program ‣ Learned at an.