Professional Profile: Yu Huang 2020

Yu Huang

Name: Yu Huang

Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Company: Alan Margolin & Associates

Location: New York, NY

Birthplace: Chongqing, China

Education: BS Civil engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong Univ. MS/PhD Structural Engineering, Univ. of Oklahoma

First job: Lab Assistant

First job in real estate or allied field: Structural Engineer

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a senior structural engineer at Alan Margolin & Associates. I am currently leading the firm’s structural division offering a range of design services. My long-term vision is to constantly improve the firm’s competency through innovations such as leveraging the power of machine learning from other fields.

How do you unwind from a busy day? Work out, listen to music.

Favorite book or author: Vernor Vinge

Favorite movie: “Singin’ in the Rain”

Last song/album that you purchased/downloaded? ”My friend” by Spyair

One word to describe your work environment: Kaizen

Rules to live by in business: Learn from past failures

What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) Animation director