Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas (License No. 154377) with over 3 years of experience in geotechnical site investigations, engineering analysis, and project management. Proven expertise in preparing detailed geotechnical reports, coordinating laboratory testing programs, and performing advanced numerical modeling using industry-standard software. Recognized for strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of delivering practical, cost-effective, and technically sound engineering solutions
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Bryant Consultants Operating, LLC
Carrollton, TX
06.2022 - Current
Key Responsibilities:
Developed detailed proposals and cost estimates for diverse geotechnical projects.
Designed geotechnical investigation programs, including subsurface borings and electrical resistivity surveys.
Prepared laboratory testing assignment sheets and coordinated with the testing laboratory.
Reviewed design and construction material testing documents to assess adequacy and code compliance.
Performed geotechnical analyses and numerical modeling to determine causes of structural and geotechnical failures.
Managed projects to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Communicated findings and project updates effectively to clients.
Authored comprehensive geotechnical and forensic reports summarizing field findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Select Projects:
Conducted field investigations and evaluated the design and performance of over 20 residential and commercial slab-on-grade foundations.
Investigated and analyzed foundation failures involving excessive settlement or heave in multiple structures supported by deep foundations.
Conducted forensic investigations of pavement failures across multiple projects, identifying geotechnical causes and design or construction deficiencies.
Assessed the failure of a metal forging hammer foundation constructed over a Geopier-reinforced subgrade in Longview, TX.
Investigated and modeled the failure of multiple MSE walls along a major highway corridor in Dallas, TX.
Conducted settlement analysis of a mat foundation supporting a high-rise structure in Manhattan, NY.
Investigated the failure of a wastewater pipeline and associated pavement settlement in Palmview, TX.
Analyzed the failure of an underground plumbing system beneath a five-story medical facility in San Francisco, CA.
Conducted forensic analysis of a secant pile wall failure with significant concrete overbreak during shaft construction in Seattle, WA.
Investigated differential settlement of a concrete slab supporting a meal silo in Spiritwood, ND.
Graduate Research Assistant
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 06.2022
Key Responsibilities:
Conducted research on a wide range of geotechnical topics, including numerical modeling of soil-water-structure interaction, seismic liquefaction, and earthquake-induced flow failures.
Prepared manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal and conference publications.
Presented research findings at geotechnical conferences.
Served as a teaching assistant, delivering lectures and leading geotechnical laboratory sessions.
Select Journal Publications:
Farzi Sizkow, Saman, and Usama El Shamy. "Seismic response analysis of submerged slopes using coupled SPH–DEM scheme." International Journal of Geomechanics 22, no. 12 (2022): 04022223.
Sizkow, Saman Farzi, and Usama El Shamy. "SPH-DEM modeling of the seismic response of shallow foundations resting on liquefiable sand." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 156 (2022): 107210.
Sizkow, Saman Farzi, and Usama El Shamy. "SPH-DEM simulations of saturated granular soils liquefaction incorporating particles of irregular shape." Computers and Geotechnics134 (2021): 104060.
El Shamy, Usama, and Saman Farzi Sizkow. "Coupled SPH-DEM simulations of liquefaction-induced flow failure." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 144 (2021): 106683.
Sizkow, Saman Farzi, and Usama El Shamy. "Discrete-element method simulations of the seismic response of flexible retaining walls." Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 147, no. 2 (2021): 04020157.
El Shamy, Usama, and Saman Farzi Sizkow. "Coupled smoothed particle hydrodynamics-discrete element method simulations of soil liquefaction and its mitigation using gravel drains." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 140 (2021): 106460.