Objective

To maintain and promote a successful career in the field of structural design and analysis and forensic investigation.

Education

Master of Science in Civil Engineering  (1997 - Spring 1999)
Lehigh University: Bethlehem, PA
Emphasis in Structures
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering  (1993 - 1997)
Bucknell University: Lewisburg, PA
Magna Cum Laude

Research and Design Projects

Finite Element Modeling of Metal Plated Howe Truss Heels
Special Problems Topic
Dr. Ben T. Yen - Lehigh University - 1998/1999
   
    Work presented at the 2000 World Conference on Timber Engineering in Whistler, Canada and published in its proceedings.

Interactions Between Metal Plate Connectors and Wooden Truss Members 
Dr. Jai B. Kim - Bucknell University - 1996/1997

Rehabilitation of a Historic Covered Bridge
Senior Design Project.
Dr. Robert Barnoff - Bucknell University - 1996/1997

A.S.C.E. Steel Bridge Project 
Bucknell University - 1997

Odor and pH Control of WasteWater .
Dr. Matthew Higgins - Bucknell University - 1996

Work published under: Higgins, M.J., R.D. Myers, N.M. Sprague and
K. Barron.  1997.  Controlling hydrogen sulfide in wastewater using base
addition.  Proceedings 70th Annual Conference of Water Environ. Federation. Chicago, IL.

Vibration Response of AT&T Communication Bays
Dr. Ronald Zeimian - Bucknell University - 1996

Wide Flange Steel Beam to Concrete Filled Steel Tube Connections
Dr. James Ricles - Lehigh University, ATLSS - 1995

Work Experience

Project Engineer/Technical Staff
1999 - Present:   D'Huy, Bethlehem, PA
.Responsible for designing several structures under the supervision of a licensed engineer including a timber footbridge, a steel stick column frame, a press box support frame and a multi-story elderly care home.  Reviewed plans, drawings and calculations, as well as perform research and analysis and conducted site visits, on various forensic projects. 

Teaching Assistant
1997 - Present:   Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Responsible for classes in structural analysis, statistics, surveying, engineering graphics, and AutoCad.

Laboratory Technician
1998:   Pennoni Associates, Coplay, PA
Performed laboratory tests on soil and concrete specimens according to ASTM specifications.

Carpenter's Aide.
1994, 1997, 1998:  Mark Edward's Home Improvements, Bethlehem, PA
Acquired basic trade skills while working on decks, bathrooms, additions, and other light construction.

Computer Skills

General:  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Works, Windows 95 & 98 Platforms, DOS Platforms, Unix Platforms, SPSS, Matlab, Mathcad, Maple, AutoCad
Structural Analysis Programs: Multiframe, Risa 2D, SODA, SAP2000, Staad 3D, RAM Steel.
Programming languages: Basic, C++, Pascal, HTML

Professional Memberships

A.S.C.E; Bucknell Civil Engineering Honor's Society - now Chi Epsilon; Tau Beta Pi; Mortar Board; Fritz Engineering Research Society (FERS)