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| Randy E. Collins, SE earned his B.S. in Structural Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) at UC San Diego, and his M.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley on a Regents Fellowship. He spent 5 years practicing structural engineering at Magnusson-Klemencic Associates, Degenkolb Engineers, and Hathaway-Dinwiddie. He worked primarily on large projects such as Safeco Field (home of the Seattle Mariners baseball team); Kaiser Hospital San Francisco; a 200,000 sq. ft. US Army Armored Tank factory converted into a new state-of-the-art internet co-location facility; and a 350,000 sq. ft. biotech lab for a leading biotechnology company. While working for the large firms, Randy gained invaluable experience working with owner's representatives, contractors, and architects, learning to listen well and communicate clearly to expedite construction. Building upon his seasoned ability to translate structural concepts to non-technical people, Randy started FTF Engineering in 2002 and is now specializing in custom residential and small commercial buildings. Other than enjoying taking clients to lunch, Randy has passion for: Jesus, his family, cycling, wine, cooking, coffee, and chocolate. |
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Francisco Castillo earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in structural engineering from U.C. Berkeley where he graduated with honors. For the last 5 years he has practiced structural engineering at Middlebrook+Louie, OLMM Consulting Engineers and at Structural Design Engineers where he held the title of Associate. He has worked primarily on large steel and concrete buildings, including retrofit of existing structures. Some of the projects he has worked on include the Moscone West Expansion Project (an 800,000 sq ft convention center in San Francisco), the dorms for the California College of Arts in Oakland, the Police Facility in the City of Lodi, Richland Memorial Hospital in South Carolina and a Ford dealership in Walnut Creek. Francisco's past experience has taught him that the key to a successful project lies in communication. Listening and understanding the needs of the owner, architect and contractor helps anticipate and avoid many possible conflicts during the life of a project. He now brings his experience and communication skills to FTF Engineering to complement an already talented staff. In addition, Francisco is also passionate for helping in his community. As an Hispanic engineer he helps others like himself through programs such as U.C. Berkeley's Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP). |
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| Peter Dautermann graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University in 1993, having earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a double major in Engineering and Public Policy, and a minor in Environmental Engineering. He spent his Junior year studying in Switzerland at the École Politechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, in French. Peter spent most of the next 10 years investing in the lives of young people in Germany, Romania, and San Francisco, and has been working with FTF since 2003. Peter's Dog Moldita immigrated to the United States in 2000. She can often be found protecting the FTF offices. |
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