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Gary Paradoski
Roles
Gary Paradoski, who has over 30 years of engineering and land surveying experience, founded Aqua Vitae in 2014. Gary’s projects include the design and construction of natural resources, green infrastructure, and water quality projects. These projects include erosion and sediment controls, landscape, utilities, stream stabilization, ecosystem restoration, hydrology & hydraulic studies, water quality modeling & analyses, and sustainable storm water management. Gary enjoys engaging with stakeholders regarding sustainable engineering practices, low-impact development (LID), and agricultural nutrient management.
Gary studies Digital Transformation including Leadership and Innovation, Technology Roadmapping, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud & DevOps, and Blockchain; with a holistic vision of many possible applications in different industries, sectors, and types of organizations. He is prepared for today's technological evolution, the "Fourth Industrial Revolution."
Education
Professional Education in Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
B.S. in Civil Engineering – Construction
Lawrence Technological University
U.S. Army Surveyor Advanced Training
Professional Information
Licensed Professional Engineer – Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Wisconsin
Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC)
Lake County Designated Erosion Control Inspector (DECI)
IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Sustainability Committee, EWRI
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA)
Donn Rochette
Roles
Donn is a software engineer with over 40 years of experience in big data processing, scaling, parallel processing, and storage technology. He is a proven technology leader with an ability to create technically demanding solutions as well as recruit and manage development teams. Donn has a thorough background with Operating Systems internals and is adept at leading and realizing effective technology solutions with small teams.
Education
M.S. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Nova Southeastern University
B.S. Industrial Electronics
University of Northern Iowa
Skills
Cloud Computing
Software Development
Linux
Project Experience
Pipelined data processing, storage, extraction, analysis
Operating systems internals for real-time and enterprise systems
12 patents for (Expert) design of application information extraction and parallel processing
SaaS design, deployment, management, web application, and APIs
Gillian Thomas
Roles
Gillian Thomas is an environmental engineer with high scholastic honors. She has conducted water quality research and field sampling, developed field and lab procedures, and performed data analysis. Gillian routinely performs green infrastructure construction inspections and is proficient in CADD and GIS. Her projects include the design of drainage, landscape, and erosion controls, as well as construction of bioswales, constructed wetlands, underground detention, engineered soils, permeable pavers, and porous asphalt. Gillian works collaboratively with other disciplines on some of the most high-profile projects in the Chicago and Milwaukee regions. Her creativity provides a unique perspective on engineering practices.
Education
BS in Environmental Engineering
Marquette University
Studio Art Minor
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Professional Training
Bentley GEOPAK/ORD
e-Builder
IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities (self study)
Honors
Opus Dean's Award
Opus College of Engineering Dean's List
Klingler College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List
Cleve Carney Museum of Art Exhibition
Patrick Hynes
Roles
Patrick Hynes is a mechanical engineer with civil engineering experience. His training in material science, dynamics, mechanics of materials, design of machine elements, and measurements and controls correlates well across disciplines. He has been a lead water law researcher into emerging water reuse technologies where he synthesized data for industry sponsors. Patrick's practical experience includes performing water quality lab tests, working with simulation engineers to design filtration tanks and their components, and cataloging test materials together with their dynamic integration into current products. On the civil side, Patrick routinely performs construction inspections for pavement rehabilitation as well as erosion and sediment controls. He is proficient in CADD for projects that include the design of drainage, landscape, and erosion controls and is eager to expand his skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2023)
Marquette University
Professional Training
Bentley GEOPAK/ORD
SOLIDWORKS
IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities (self study)
OSHA 10
Honors
Pere Marquette Award
Illinois State Scholar
Joshua Severin
Roles
Joshua Severin is an Environmental Scientist with considerable field experience conducting research and performing construction inspections. His interests range from studying restored prairie mammals for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) to tagging wildlife and collecting data using technology. Josh has become accustomed to working long hours under harsh conditions with attention to details, which has translated well toward his work as a construction inspector for civil infrastructure.
Education
B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Professional Training
IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
ESRI ArcGIS, ArcOnline, Field Maps ArcMaps
Grassland, Riparian, Aquatic, Arboreal Management Practices
Wildlife Population Ecology
Avian & Flowering Plant Species
Soil Sampling
Kristine Paradoski
Roles
Kristine Paradoski is Office Manager and a paralegal experienced in preparing and recording legal documents for Fortune 500 companies. She has worked for law firms, corporate in-house counsel, and the entertainment industry. Kristine is personable and results oriented. She oversees all of Aqua Vitae's back office operations and marketing.
Education
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Professional Training
NNA certified
Mobile Notary
QuickBooks Certified
Ethan Paradoski
Roles
Ethan is an Assistant to the Engineer with 6 year of experience as a safety spotter, identifying construction equipment, and walking construction sites. He has walked over 3 miles without getting tired. Ethan never runs out of energy, always asks why, and quickly makes friends with strangers.
Education
School of Hard Knocks
Training
Construction Site Safety
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Spartan Kids