Ep 24 - Engineering Greatness with Joshua Gilman + Andrés Matos Ortiz

Ep 24 - Engineering Greatness with Joshua Gilman + Andrés Matos Ortiz

From Engineering Greatness by American Concrete Institute

February 26, 2025 · 32 min · Season 2 · Episode 24

About this episode

Joshua D. Gilman and Andrés Matos Ortiz discuss their career journeys and the importance of soft skills in engineering.

In this episode, Joshua D. Gilman, P.E., director of sustainable infrastructure at the Portland Cement Association, and Andrés Matos Ortiz, P.E., project manager at Millennia Professional Services, share their unique career journeys from geotechnical engineering to the world of concrete and sustainable infrastructure. They discuss how their geotechnical expertise shapes their current work in concrete materials testing and sustainability, while also highlighting the critical role of soft skills, professional development, and maintaining work-life balance. The conversation underscores the value of engaging with organizations like the American Concrete Institute (ACI) to expand professional networks and advance career opportunities. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/-y8Cm-YLvtE Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

People in this episode

Guests: Joshua D. Gilman, P.E., Andrés Matos Ortiz, P.E.

Topics covered

  • sustainable infrastructure
  • geotechnical engineering
  • concrete materials testing
  • professional development
  • work-life balance
  • networking

Keywords

  • sustainable infrastructure
  • geotechnical engineering
  • concrete testing
  • professional development
  • work-life balance
  • networking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Portland Cement Association, Millennia Professional Services, American Concrete Institute, Association Briefings

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