Structural design, construction, and seismic evaluation define this structural engineer’s expert witness work across public, institutional, and commercial projects, supported by over 30 years of experience. Their professional work involves structural engineering for new buildings, renovations, and seismic retrofit programs, along with evaluation of structural performance and building code compliance. Ongoing involvement in leadership-level project coordination within an international engineering firm reflects responsibility for guiding integrated teams across transportation, civic, and infrastructure developments.

Their work includes structural analysis and design using steel, cast-in-place concrete, precast and prestressed concrete, masonry, and wood systems, as well as building inspections and condition assessments. The expert’s experience extends to post-earthquake evaluations involving detailed observation and documentation of structural and nonstructural damage, mapping of affected areas, and determination of building habitability. These assessments have been performed for facilities such as courthouses, detention centers, schools, and administrative buildings, as well as large-scale evaluations of hundreds of structures following seismic events. Application of established methodologies, including ATC-20 detailed assessment procedures, FEMA-310 components, and ASCE-based evaluation approaches, supports analysis of structural damage, seismic vulnerability, and repair considerations. Their project work also includes peer review of structural calculations, review of computer analysis outputs for accuracy and consistency with design intent, and coordination during construction phases for transportation-related facilities such as terminals, stations, maintenance facilities, and port structures.

In legal matters involving structural engineering, this expert provides analysis related to construction practices, building code compliance, and structural performance across a range of construction types and project conditions. Their experience includes evaluation of engineering calculations, review of structural design documents, and assessment of damage and repair needs following seismic events or construction-related issues. These activities are applied in disputes involving construction defects, structural failures, and seismic performance, where detailed engineering evaluation contributes to technical understanding of the issues under review. The expert has provided expert witness services and has testified in deposition and trial settings regarding structural engineering issues.

Their qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Licensure includes Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer. Professional involvement includes the American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers Association of California, and the Asian American Architects and Engineers Association, reflecting engagement with structural design standards and industry practices relevant to building and infrastructure evaluation.