Speakers
Andrew Sundal
HGA Architects & Engineers
Andrew Sundal’s fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform industries has been a driving force throughout his career. He is a licensed Architect and Structural Engineer and started at HGA 8 years ago as a “Computational Design Specialist”.
Andrew now works as a Structural Engineer with a portion of his time devoted to research in innovation. This passion for AI and its applications culminated in a series of research contributions at HGA, where he has the privilege to lead multiple research projects, three of them aimed at exploring AI’s impact on the built environment.
Bora Pulatsu, PhD
Associate Professor
Carleton University
Dr. Pulatsu joined Carleton University as an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Prior to joining Carleton University, he was a post-doctoral associate at the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). He has a Ph.D.in Architectural Engineering (Structural) from the UNL (United States) and M.S. degrees from Technical University of Catalunya (Spain) and University of Minho (Portugal). He was awarded as an Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in the College of Engineering at UNL in 2019.
Dr. Pulatsu specializes in computational modelling of masonry and reinforced concrete structures. He is passionate about structural analysis of historic masonry buildings, thermo-mechanical coupling problems in concrete and masonry, soil-structure phenomenon in bridges and retaining walls, and seismic assessment of historic structures.
Ed Huston, PE, SE
Huston Structural Engineering, PLLC
Ed Huston has been a lifetime contributor to the structural engineering community. He has performed and overseen work on notable structures within the Washington Puget Sound area as well as conducted damage investigations after blast, fire, flood, seismic, snow and wind events. Ed served as the lead technical consultant on ATC-45 and served on the FEMA P-2055 Project. He has and continues to provide his expertise and direction in the field through his ASCE 7 and TMS committee work, his work through the Structural Engineers Association of Washington and through his work giving seminars and training.
John D. Lee, P.E. LEED AP®
Director of Sustainability and Business Development
Cemstone
John D. Lee is the Director of Sustainability and Business Development for Cemstone. John works with owners, specifiers, contractors and municipalities in making concrete the material of choice for structures and pavements. John’s efforts are focused on the development and design phase of a project where he promotes the use of concrete as well as numerous performance products and systems.
Ryan Brozek, P.E.
Senior Design Engineer
Ceco Concrete
Ryan Brozek, P.E. is a Senior Design Engineer at Ceco Concrete in Minneapolis, MN. Since joining Ceco in 2013, after earning his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Ryan has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's success. He leads Ceco’s Engineering Department for both their Minneapolis and Milwaukee offices, ensuring excellence across a wide range of projects.
Throughout his career, Ryan has contributed to over 200 projects, including some of the region;s most iconic structures. His portfolio features the U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, and Eleven on the River, the tallest residential cast in place concrete structure in the Twin Cities. He also led formwork engineering efforts on the Silver Ramp at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, a sprawling 3-million-square-foot parking structure. Ryan’s expertise and leadership continue to drive innovation in concrete formwork design and construction.
Brian Anderson, P.E.
National Manager of Innovations and Equipment Resources
Ceco Concrete
Brian Anderson holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. With 18 years of experience, he's worked in various roles, from Design Engineer to Regional Engineering Manager, helping develop a new engineering department at Tribco. He’s worked on over 200 projects, including Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium. Currently, Brian is Ceco's National Manager of Innovation and Equipment Resources, focusing on process improvements and safety. He also manages Steelform Rental, overseeing financials and growth for the steel formwork company.
Peter M. Babaian, P.E., S.E
Building Technology Division Head
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Peter M. Babaian, SE, PE is a principal and Building Technology Division Head for the Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Chicago office. He has over twenty years experience designing, investigating, and rehabilitating a variety of building enclosures and structures. Peter is an active member in many professional industry groups and in education. He is the vice president of the Executive Committee of The Masonry Society Board of Directors. Peter is an at-large member of the Landmarks Illinois Board of Directors Executive Committee and also serves on the Chicago Building Congress Board of Directors. Peter has been the Structural Expert for the Northwestern University Civil Engineering Capstone design class since 2014 and frequently lectures at the university.
Jason Fuller, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
HDR Inc.
Jason Fuller, PE, is a vice president and senior project manager for HDR Inc. and led HDR's efforts on the Fern Hollow Bridge.
Kristin Langer, P.E.
Bureau of Bridge Director
Pennsylvania DOT
Kristin began her career in the private sector in 1993 advancing through Larson Design Group, Inc., as Engineer II, Erdman Anthony Associates as Associate/Structural Engineer, and KCI Technologies as Senior Structural Engineer. She has over 16 years of experience within PennDOT serving as Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer and most recently acting Director of Bureau of Bridge. Kristin earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Jonathan Moses, P.E.
District Geotechnical Engineer
Pennsylvania DOT
Jonathan Moses, P.E. is the District Geotechnical Engineer for PENNDOT District 11-0. He manages the Geotechnical Unit which is responsible for landslide investigation, planning and design as well as the design of bridge foundations. He has worked at PENNDOT for the past 15 years. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering) and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
Eric Setzler, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure
City of Pittsburgh
Eric Setzler is the Chief Engineer at the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure at the City of Pittsburgh and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Swanson School of Engineering.
Shane Szalankiewicz, P.E.
District Bridge Engineer
Pennsylvania DOT
Shane Szalankiewicz is the District Bridge Engineer for PennDOT's District 11, covering the Pittsburgh area. He previously worked as a Structure Control Engineer for the same district. Shane holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Michael Szurley, P.E.
Civil Engineer Manger (Bridge)
Pennsylvania DOT
Michael's work as a Civil Engineer Manager (Bridge), is well respected throughout the region. His approaches to improvement and practical solutions ensured projects were on schedule and successful. He acts as a mentor for developing engineers and serves as a liaison between external and internal partners. His work alongside his colleagues was crucial and ensured the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement project was successful.
Douglas Thompson, P.E.
Assistant District Executive - Construction, Engineering District
Pennsylvania DOT
Doug brings over 30 years of Construction Management and Bridge and Structural Engineering experience. He began his career with the Department in 1994 as Civil Engineer Trainee. Since then, he has been promoted to Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor, Structure Control Engineer, Principal Assistant Construction Engineer, Acting District Bridge Engineer.
Tom Lorentz, P.E., PEng
President, North American Operations
IDOM, Inc.
Tom Lorentz is the President of North American Operations for IDOM, a global engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, with over 5300 professionals across 47 offices. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he is also an alumnus of the Carlson School of Management. Tom’s expertise lies in designing and evaluating complex structures in industries like Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Manufacturing, and Astronomy. He is a licensed professional engineer in 28 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. Active in numerous professional associations, Tom has served on the American Petroleum Institute Subcommittee for Aboveground Storage Tanks for 20 years and is a past president of the Minnesota branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He currently chairs the University of Minnesota’s Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering advisory board.