PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Detail-oriented and self-motivated Structural Engineer with strong educational background in Structural and Earthquake Engineering, supported by field research and professional work experience in structural design of steel and reinforced concrete structures; evaluation, rehabilitation, and retrofit of existing structures; damage mitigation and seismic evaluation of pipelines.
Work Status: Green Card (Permanent Resident)
SKILLS
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•Inventor and creative problem solver
•Strong technical and communication skills
•Confident, interpersonal, and teamwork skills and highly organized
•Strong knowledge of vertical and lateral (wind & seismic) structural design
•Experienced in design of steel and reinforced concrete structures (more than 1000000 ft2)
•Nonlinear structural analysis
•Familiar with masonry and wood design
•Seismic design of non-structural components
•Pipeline earthquake resistant design
•Advanced in ABAQUS finite element software
•Super proficiency in structural design software: CSI ETABS, SAP 2000, SAFE, CSI Col, Response 2000
•Strong knowledge of building codes such as ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE 41, FEMA E-74.
•Familiar with IBC, UBC, API-5L, AWS D1.1, ALA, ASME B31.8, ASTM and ISO standards
•Familiar with RISA, Enercalc, RAM, STAAD, ANSYS, FLUENT and Solidworks
•Super proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Internet research
•Advanced in English, basic in French and Dutch, Native in Persian and Kurdish
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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•Research fellowship in 2012 by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Ottawa, March 2012- September 2012.
•Distinguished Student at Sharif University of Technology (2006-2008).
•Ranked 43th in National Entrance Exam of Universities for the Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering (2005).
•Distinguished Student at Iran University of Science and Technology (2004-2005).
WORK HISTORY
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Structural Engineer, 2014-2015
Ahab Construction Co.- Tehran, Iran
•Played a key role in analysis and design of a 17 story RC recreational-commercial complex with a 60 m in-diameter Ferris wheel on top
•Performed structural calculations and provided recommendations to achieve economic yet safe design
•Advised managers about design and construction modifications that speeded up the construction process by 8%
•Interacted with other departments, internal staff and clients
•Controlled the structural design due to changes in architectural layout during construction
•Supervised other engineers and technicians
•Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
•Identified and resolved potential structural issues
•Coordinated with draftspersons and technicians to transform designs to working drawings
•Prepared, assembled and completed project reports, specifications, plans and designs
•Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve (e.g. floor cracks that were identified and resolved due to concrete placement in warm weather)
•Performed duties assigned by the Senior Project Manager
Design and Analysis Expert, 2010-2014
Research Office for Seismic Hazard Evaluation of Buildings (ROSHEB), Sharif University of Technology- Tehran, Iran
•Played a key role in seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of “Tehran Eye” and “Omid 2” buildings
•Worked actively in a team that was responsible for reviewing the structural designs of various residential, commercial, and recreational building structures
•Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
•Identified and resolved potential structural issues
•Played a key role in seismic evaluation and damage mitigation of gas pipelines and distribution networks due to faulting for the Tehran Gas Co. which lead to an increase in public safety and acted as a part of disaster management program of Tehran Province
Structural Designer, 2006-2012
Sasole Co.,-Tehran, Iran:...
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