Professional Profile: Yu Huang 2020

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