Bryan G. Cortnik, P.E., S.E.
Bryan is au fait in his craft with years of diverse experience in the design of different building types ranging from new buildings to retrofit of older buildings. He is a thought leader in the field of shoring and earth retention and foundation systems, with specific expertise and significant experience with permanent and temporary soil nail walls, soil stabilization using steel soldier piles with or without tiebacks, internally braced systems, shear pins, deep soil mixing, and micro piles.
A native Californian, Bryan is well-traveled in the US, due in part to his service on both local and national engineering committees for the Deep Foundation Institute (DFI), including the “Codes and Standards Committee,” “Seismic and Lateral Loads Committee,” and “Micropile Committee”. Bryan has also served on the Seismology Committee at local and state levels for the Structural Engineers Association (SEAONC and SEAOC), including as a past seismology Chair with SEAONC. Bryan is the sole author of a peer reviewed publication with the tentative title “Temporary and Permanent Shoring Design Guide”, a practical design guide for practicing engineers that is scheduled to be released in 2018, published by the National Council of Structural Engineering Association (NCSEA).
Bryan received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Chico and his Master’s from San Jose State University. Bryan’s services in earth retention engineering are in high demand. When not working, Bryan is an experienced fly fisherman and a regular cyclist on Bay Area roads.
Doug Robertson, P.E., S.E.
Doug is an advocate for architecture and our most ardent promoter of engineering as a facilitator of great architecture. With over 30 years as a practicing engineer, he leads Daedalus in taking a system, rather than component, based design approach when considering strength and stiffness of building systems, which leads to innovative solutions providing results that are not otherwise considered or thought feasible. Doug takes great care in developing strategies for important project design details while never losing sight or focus on other project values including project budget, schedule, and constructability. Doug has led many technologically innovative and diverse projects including new building design, seismic evaluation and strengthening, historic renovation and preservation, sustainable design, and implementation of energy dissipation technologies serving as the lead engineer for the seismic isolation of the Hearst Memorial Mining Building on the UC Berkeley Campus, where base isolation was pioneered in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Thoughtful and with years of practice, he is thorough in his evaluation to discern the most suitable engineering solutions.
Doug completed his studies in structural engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder before being drawn to California with its wealth of opportunity in building design and the intrigue of seismic engineering. Looking to give back to the community, he spent three years as member and chair of Saratoga's planning commission. Doug is an amateur wood worker, enjoys cooking mostly because he enjoys great food, and enjoys almost any outdoor activity.
Joseph Parks, P.E.
Joseph explores design challenges with diligence. He is a quick study and is truly focused on the details unique to each and every project. His keen and inherent understanding of client interests ensures the building aesthetics are not lost in the essential upkeep of structural integrity. He has experience in a variety of projects ranging from single-family custom residential, high density multi-family residential, civic and commercial structures, and the seismic evaluation and strengthening of existing buildings.
Joseph received his Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering from Gonzaga University in Washington state before migrating to California to complete his Master’s degree in civil engineering at the University of California, Irvine. Joseph revels in discovering the nooks and crannies of the Golden State and beyond, by foot, wheel, or kayak and to date has completed three Ironman competitions.
Mae R. Kawamoto, P.E., S.E.
Mae appreciates sustainability in architecture. With her degrees in both engineering and architecture, she has led many LEED certified projects and looks for opportunities to undertaking design challenges incorporating sustainable features and expressing structure within architecture. Her design experience includes custom residential buildings, public and private school buildings, civic buildings, commercial buildings and public art.
Mae received her two undergraduate degrees, one in Architectural Engineering and the other in Architecture, from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Born and raised in California, Mae enjoys having family time outdoors on two, four or eight wheels and as a former water polo player still savors getting in a good swim.
