SUMMARY

* Extensive experience in the civil and geotechnical engineering fields in the U

nited States, Australia and the Middle East.
* Proven abilities in conducting major geotechnical and geophysical investigatio
ns and inspections, deep and shallow foundation designs, earth retaining structu
res, dewatering and underpinning, slope stability of dams and highways pavement
design.
* Client-focused with highly developed interpersonal, leadership and management
skills.
* Team management and coordination capabilities using assertive and persuasive c
ommunication skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER 2009 - 2010
YU & ASSOCIATES, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ
Engineering consulting company (Geotechnical, Environmental and Civil)
Project: NJ Transit Portal Bridge Enhancement Project, Kearny, NJ
* Conducted the site subsurface investigation including inspection, reporting an
d coordination.
* Evaluated the lab results of all borings in the project (ca. 400) and created
a database for the results.
* Interfaced with four geotechnical laboratories on lab results data. (quality a
nd requirements)
* Authored the final report sections on laboratory and rock coring data.
Accomplishments: Final high quality reports were completed ahead of schedule wit
hin budget.
SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER 2004 - 2009
LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, NEW YORK, NY
Multi-national engineering consulting company (Geotechnical, Environmental, Site
Civil and Traffic)
* Managed field geotechnical investigations, drilling, logging soil descriptions
and evaluated their results
* Coordinated drafting support staff and staff engineers for some major projects
in the NYC Met-area.
* Managed geotechnical inspection and monitoring operations on large projects. (
Trump tower, Rego Park Mall, 10th Avenue residential Development)
* Subject matter expert and consultant to clients, architects, developers and co
nstruction management on geotechnical solution options to problems encountered d
uring foundation phase construction
* Authored proposals and consulting geotechnical reports.
* Completed designs of shallow and deep foundations, tie-downs, tie-backs and ea
rth retaining structures Accomplishments: All projects delivered on time, within
budget with the highest client satisfaction generating further business for Lan
gan.
SITE ENGINEER 2003 - 2004
AMMANN & WHITNEY, NEW YORK, NY (National Architectural and Civil Engineering Fir
m)
* Tested, inspected and recorded technical work performed by contractors on proj
ects that include bridges, highways and pedestrian sidewalks and ramps. (soil, c
oncrete, asphalt and aggregates)
* Ensured through testing and observation that the project construction complies
with plans, blue-print specifications and generally acceptable construction pra
ctices.
* Ensured through inspector's input that contractors/ subcontractors are followi
ng the contract terms and issued non-compliance letters when necessary and proce
ssed payments and change orders.
* Prepared periodical engineering reports and consulting with management on reso
lving technical and implementation issues.
Accomplishments: Client (DDC of NYC) satisfaction with overall project managemen
t including saving 10% of the budget with project delivered two months ahead of
schedule.
GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT 2002
HYDROSULT (Canadian-based consulting firm operating internationally since 1980)
SANA'A Basin Water Management Project (SBWMP), SANA'A, YEMEN
Supply Management and Aquifer Recharge Feasibility Study; Project funded and sup
ervised by the World Bank
* Designed, supervised and managed the laboratory and site geotechnical investig
ation program for building 4 new dams and rehabilitating 9 existing ones.
* Conducted stability analyses on newly designed and existing dams using the sof
tware programs Xslope (slope stability program) and FESEEP (finite Element Seepa
ge Mesh Generation).
* Authored the geotechnical and geophysical investigation sections in both the i
nterim and final design reports.
* Interfaced with World Bank consultants on contractual and technical issues.
* Supervised local staff engineers and delegate them to inspect the drilling and
sampling operations.
* Coordinated with other team members (Geologist, Geohydrologist, Dam Engineer,
and Hydraulics Engineer) on producing the final design report.
Accomplishments: project completed one month ahead of schedule within budget and
with utmost client satisfaction. (World Bank)
CONSULTANT 1998 - 2001
BRIMO GEOTECHNICS, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Managed Geotechnical and Environmental testing equipment Value Added Reseller an
d technical consulting company in Australia
* Defined and executed the business development strategy and grew the business b
y 50%.
* Created and developed distribution strategy for companies such as Pagani Geote
chnical Equipment throughout Australia targeting Construction, mining, research
institutions and universities vertical markets.
* Provided technical consulting services including technical product and solutio
n positioning, scope of work definition, project management and implementation a
nd customer service.
LECTURER 1994 - 1997
School of Civil Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australian De
fense Force Academy (ADFA), Canberra, ACT, Australia
Teaching
* Undergraduate: Soil Engineering, Highway and Airport Pavement Design, Finite E
lement Method
* Postgraduate: Site Investigation, Foundation Engineering, Geosynthetics in Pav
ements
* Thesis Supervision: Settlement in Landfills, Reinforced Slope Stability, Non-e
quipment Bridging Design
Publications
* "Total Quality Management (TQM) in Higher Education, Practicing What We Preach
"(International Conference on Engineering Education )
* "Fiber Optic Technologies, Promising Potential for Geotechnical Applications"
(Australia And New Zealand conference on Geotechnics)
Administration
* Organized the Research Seminars In the School of Civil Engineering.
* Coordinated the Third Year Students.
* Made a significant contribution to the Design of the new Civil Engineering Deg
ree in the School.
* Attended meetings of the Board of Engineering at the Academy.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICER 1993 - 1994
Department of Environment, Land and Planning, ACT Government
Hazardous and Chemical Waste Section, Canberra, ACT (Australian Capital Territor
y)
* Managed storage operations and ensured compliance with environmental legislati
ons (EPA).
* Conducted Data evaluation of chemicals stored in Belconnen landfill. (Canberra
)
* Approved the types of chemical waste disposed of in the landfill. (Canberra)
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER 1992 -1993
Pacific Geotechnics, Canberra, ACT, Australia
* Conducted field geotechnical investigations and inspected sites for classifica
tion following standards and guidelines set down by relevant construction author
ities.
* Completed geotechnical reports on subsurface investigations and recommended fo
undation designs.
* Coordinated the preparation of technical information, standards, QA-manuals an
d technical reports.
* Ensured that engineering and testing operations were performed at a high healt
h and safety standards.
EDUCATION
* Graduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering, Technical University Bergakademi
e of Freiberg, Germany.
* B.SC in Civil Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria.
* Diploma in Management Information Systems, University of New South Wales, Canb
erra, Australia.
* Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management, Sydney, Australia.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
* Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
* Member, Institution of Engineers, Australia- National Professional Engineer Re
gister (NPER)
* US-PE Application pending
LANGUAGES
* English, German, French and Arabic