Fun on the Job

The most enjoyable part of my work is evaluating various types of buildings through physical site visits. As a part of these visits, I conduct noise measurements, analyze that data while comparing prior experience, and use these results to make sound engineering judgment on the most efficient solutions for auditory issues. My background in mechanical engineering and music provided me with the unique opportunity to combine my two academic interests into one lifelong passion.

Skill off the Job

I play flute, alto saxophone, and piano, and have traveled all over the country to perform at college football halftime shows with the SJSU Spartan Marching Band. My talents are hereditary – my biological maternal grandfather was a professional drummer who played with Dave Brubeck and the San Francisco Symphony, my paternal grandfather was the Vice President of IBM Iran, and my step-father was an architect who introduced me to Charles Salter and the acoustical consulting profession. Aside from anything having to do with acoustics, I am a hang gliding pilot and instructor, a crazy cat lady, and an aggressively competitive board game player.