Paving the Future: Highlighting New Talent and Key Promotions

We are thrilled to welcome five new team members from across the firm. This exceptional group brings talent, expertise, and fresh perspectives. As part of our commitment to growth and excellence, we are proud to announce notable key promotions that strengthen Walter P Moore’s position as a leading global engineering firm.

Discover who completed a 100-mile race, contributed to the redesign of the London Olympic Stadium, climbed the Pyramids of Giza, enjoys woodworking, captures architectural photography, and more.

Patrick Burns, PE, SE /? Project Manager? /? Structures, Denver

Roots / Alma Mater: Hillsboro, Oregon / Oregon State University

Aha Moment: “I've always been passionate about building and problem-solving. My interest began in childhood with Legos and K’nex.”

Little-known Tidbit: Patrick completed a 100-mile trail race in Mount Hood, Oregon.

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Jotham Gilazgi , Dipl.-Ing. (FH)? /? Senior Specialty Consultant /? Structures, Washington DC

Roots / Alma Mater: Silver Spring, Maryland / Technical University of Mittelhessen

Proudest Accomplishment To-date: Playing a key role in the transformation of the London Olympic Stadium.

Best Advice: “Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.”

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Kent Monter , PE? /? Team Director? /? Infrastructure, Kansas City

Roots / Alma Mater: Nebraska / University of Nebraska, Lincoln

2nd Career Choice: A competitive volleyball coach or inspirational speaker.

Fun Fact: Kent climbed the Pyramids of Giza, wandered through the ruins of ancient Greece, and swam in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Joe Moody , SE? /? Managing Director? /? Diagnostics, Los Angeles

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Danbury, Connecticut / Clarkson University and Cornell University

Making a Difference: Engineering plays a pivotal role in the safety of our communities.

Hobbies: “I enjoy cycling, skiing, and woodworking.”

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CK Dickson Wong , MSFE? /? Senior Project Manager? /? Structures, Toronto

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Toronto, Canada / McGill University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Work Satisfaction: “Having the opportunity to see a project I contributed to come to life firsthand.”

Fun Fact: CK enjoys capturing architectural photography while traveling.

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CHANGING PLACES

Abhishek B. , CEng (I), MIE? /? Office Director? /? Structures, Bengaluru

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Pune, India / Visvesvaraya Technological University and University of Texas at Austin

Why Walter P Moore: “The firm is defined by its people—brilliant individuals who make collaboration and work truly enjoyable.”

Best Advice: When in doubt, ask—because the only foolish question is the one that goes unasked.

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Nishant Modhiya , CEng (I)? /? Office Director? /? Structures, Ahmedabad

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Dahod, India / Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur

2nd Career Choice: A professional chef.

Fun Fact: He loves cooking vegetarian dishes and often invites friends and family to enjoy them together.

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Chaitanya Patki, S.E., P.E. /? Project Manager? /? Diagnostics, Pune

Roots / Alma Mater(s): Nashik, India / Pune University and University at Buffalo

Making a Difference: “As a restoration engineer, I strive to make a difference by extending the lifespan of structures, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impact.”

Hobbies: Chaitanya enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with his family.

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