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In this episode, civil engineer Luis Duque discusses his career path and experience as a bridge engineer. He explains the different branches of civil engineering and how civil and structural engineers work together on bridge projects. He also provides insights into the certification process for…

Mandy Freeland, an architect, educator, and firm owner. Mandy shares her educational journey, starting with an associate’s degree in architecture and later obtaining a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations. She discusses her experience working for a design-built company and the valuable insights she…

Alyce Anderson, CEO and founder of Wonderstruck, discusses her background in construction and how it led her to start her own marketing firm in the AEC industry. She emphasizes the importance of technical knowledge and project management skills in AEC marketing. Alyce also highlights the…

Dani Schroeder, a transportation engineer, shares her journey and experiences in the field of civil engineering. She discusses the different avenues within transportation engineering, the education process for civil engineering, and the steps to becoming a professional engineer. Dani also highlights the collaboration with other…

Beresford Pratt, Senior Design Manager of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, shares his career journey as an architect and his involvement in various organizations such as NOMA, United Way, and AIA. He discusses his pivot from private to public sector, the importance of creative…

Steve Albert, Senior Project Manager at UPMC, shares his journey from being an architect in a firm to working on the owner side. He discusses the factors that influenced his decision to make the transition and highlights the importance of being open to different project…

Melody Fontenot, a licensed architect and senior specifications writer, discusses her journey to becoming a spec writer and her current role at Conspectus Incorporated. She explains the features and benefits of Conspectus Cloud, a software platform for editing and collaborating on specifications. Melody emphasizes the…

What does a building Electrical Engineer do? Nick Votaw, an electrical engineer, shares his career path and the importance of hands-on experience in the field. He discusses the process of becoming a licensed electrical engineer and offers advice for those studying for the professional engineering…

Corey Squire, associate principal and sustainability director at BORA Architects, discusses his journey in architecture and sustainability. He shares his experience working in sustainability consulting and his current role at BORA. Corey also talks about his recently published book, ‘People, Planet, Design,’ which provides a…

Edmond Gauvreau, Chief Planning Branch Installation Readiness Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, discusses his role and the work of the Corps in facility planning and development. He shares his journey in the federal government and the challenges of working in the bureaucracy….

Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!  Ty Osbaugh, an aviation leader and principal at Gensler, shares his journey in specializing in aviation design. He discusses his early projects, the challenges in aviation work, and the impact of 9/11 on aviation design. Ty also talks about…

Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!   Alexandra Chavez, project manager at Restructure Studio, shares her journey as an architect and a working mom. She discusses the challenges and joys of balancing work and parenthood, the importance of finding mentors both within and outside of…

Architecture & Vastu Design – Katerina Burianova   Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Katerina Burianova. She is Owner of Katerina Burianova Architecture & Design, and podcast host of From the Honeycomb Podcast. We…

Local Community Impact – Ellen Beaman   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Ellen Beaman. She is the CEO at Casa Bella Architects in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes on local government and municipal projects. We discuss everything from shifting from…

What Does A Product Rep Do?? – Brad Bridges & Kate Schuster   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Brad Bridges and Kate Schuster. Brad Bridges is President of R.J. Bridges Corporation. Kate Schuster is President of V.O. George Group Incorporated….

Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!   A Fully Remote Architect – Kayla Barko   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Kayla Barko. She is a Project Architect at Ashley McGraw Architects. She is a fully remote Architect specializing in K-12…

Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!   Guide for Foreign Architects – Gloria Kloter   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA. Gloria is an award-winning architect, founder and CEO of Glow Architects, a keynote speaker, and…

Welcome to the mentorDINO Interview Series!   The Business Side of Owning A Design Build Firm – Ashton Brooks   In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Ashton Brooks. She is Owner and Co-Founder at Staywood Design in Austin, Texas. Ashton is…