Engineering Greatness
Hosted by the American Concrete Institute, each episode brings together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging for intimate conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the field of civil engineering and construction management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry.
Hosted by the American Concrete Institute, each episode brings together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging for intimate conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the field of civil engineering and construction management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry.
Episodes

Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
28 min
In episode 12, we give the hosting reins to David Orense, Structural Materials Engineer at SK&A Structural Engineers, and Madeleine Murphree, a civil engineering graduate from the University of Florida. Join them as they talk about choosing the right career path and starting in mix design, advice on starting an ACI student chapter, the importance of being involved in industry organizations like ACI, what to look for in grad school programs, and the civil engineering journey.
Jul 12, 2023
28 min

Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
29 min
In episode 11, we give the hosting reins to Jonathan Lyle, Project Superintendent for McCarthy Building Companies, and Keila Lombardozzi, Superintendent for DPR Construction. Join them as they talk about their journey into construction management, how ACI shaped their passion for the concrete industry, the importance of student competitions, and making connections for career growth.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/LgF94K3lmxE
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Jun 14, 2023
29 min

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
44 min
In episode 10, we give the hosting reins to Faraj Shahrstan, Bridge Engineer Associate for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Matthew Allen, Structural EIT at Dillon Consulting Limited. Join them as they talk about what drew them to civil engineering, the importance of student competitions, their career journeys, engineering in Canada, and the importance of being involved in organizations like ACI.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/l6t6TqTFE14
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
May 10, 2023
44 min

Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
41 min
In episode 9, we give the hosting reins to Erika Mae Buela, chairperson for ACI's Council of Student Leaders, and Jade Allyson Pelayo, civil engineering student, Funvel Group Limited. Join them as they talk about what got them started in civil engineering, how to choose the right specialization, their passion for the profession, and the importance of being involved in organizations like ACI.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/lgH2BWMmH7A
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Apr 13, 2023
41 min

Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
38 min
In episode 8, we give the hosting reins to Jesus Gonzalez, research engineer at Fortera, and Yogiraj Sargam, PhD, director of research at CarbonCure Technologies. Join them as they talk about their civil engineering career paths, particularly in the concrete industry, their moves to the United States, ongoing lab work, skills in being a successful researcher, and getting involved with ACI.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/LRqbhw1QPQk
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Mar 15, 2023
38 min

Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
31 min
In episode 7, we give the hosting reins to Heather Todak, senior associate at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Marisol Tsui-Chang, PE, senior project engineer at Olson Engineering, Inc. Join them as they talk about their civil engineering career paths, their industry influences and challenges, and getting involved with ACI.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/936r_TJzSOw
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Feb 8, 2023
31 min

Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023
38 min
In episode 6, we give the hosting reins to Tyler Olfers, construction materials department manager at ECS Southwest, and Hunter Garrison, laboratory manager at Ninyo & Moore. Join them as they talk about what led them to the concrete industry, their career paths, the importance of mentorship, and getting involved in ACI and the industry.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/KWdWmrbqnxU
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Jan 11, 2023
38 min

Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
43 min
In episode 5, we give the hosting reins to Colin Rueb, structural engineer at Raths, Raths, & Johnson, and Patrick Barnhouse, manager, Concrete Materials Laboratories at American Engineering Testing, Inc. Join them as they talk about their career paths, getting involved in the industry, and advice to other young professionals in the concrete profession.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/A4WZEBrDa2c
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Dec 14, 2022
43 min

Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
42 min
In episode 4, we give the hosting reins to Jovan Tatar, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, and Robert Thomas, Assistant Professor at Clarkson University. Join them as they talk about their career paths in academia, their accomplishments, and their ongoing research.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/cmNiXNdN_GU
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Oct 12, 2022
42 min

Sep 14, 2022
Sep 14, 2022
41 min
In episode 3, we give the hosting reins to Anabel Merejildo, Assistant Project Manager at Yates-Bird, LLC, and Piero Rodriguez, Structural Field Engineer at Haiku Corporation. Join them as they talk about their career paths in the concrete industry, their accomplishments, and the trends they're seeing in their area. This episode is produced in Spanish.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/91x0AkQFPM0
Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
Sep 14, 2022
41 min

Meet Your Hosts
Engineering Greatness is hosted by a diverse group of young professionals in the concrete industry - each bringing their own unique view of our industry.
Join us each month as a new duo of co-hosts engage in intimate conversations about their life and work. Season 1 co-hosts include Erin A. Stewartson, Graduate Research Assistant at The Ohio State University; Matthew Allen, Dillon Consulting Limited; Faraj Sharhstan, Bridge Maintenance Engineer; Jovan Tatar, Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware; Robert Thomas, Assistant Professor at Clarkson University; Dulce Maria Trejo, Graduate Engineer at Carrasquillo Associates, LTD; Angela Ybarra, Graduate Engineer at Pinnacle Structural Engineers; Anabel N. Merejildo, Assistant Project Manager at Yates Bird, LLC; and Piero Caputo Rodriguez, Structural Field Engineer at Haiku Corporation.





