Mastering Advanced Techniques for Resilient Stormwater Management and Pond Design
This comprehensive course delves into the advanced concepts of stormwater management, focusing on the integral role of ponds in mitigating flooding, enhancing water quality, and controlling erosion. Designed for engineers and professionals in the field, this course covers a range of topics, including hydrological analysis, design criteria, pond types, climate change impacts, hydraulic considerations, and both public and private pond management. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants will develop the expertise needed to design, implement, and maintain effective stormwater management solutions.
Mine Water Resources Engineer | Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Mario Zapata is a professional engineer registered in British Columbia, Canada, with 10+ years of experience in the management of surface water in projects in Canada, as well as Brazil, Peru, Turkey, and Mexico. Originally from Colombia, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, he received a master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada. His professional practice has focused extensively on computational modelling for water resources, but has also included conceptual and detailed design of water management structures, and impact assessments on water resources of development projects. His current practice focuses on the management of surface water at steelmaking coal mining operations in southeastern British Columbia.
Podcast Host | LearnFormula
Business Solutions Manager from October 2019 to present Area Manager - Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area from May 2019 to October 2019. Responsible for directing the efforts of an 8 person Business Consulting Team for the nine-county Rural Capital Area (the 9 counties that surround Austin (Travis). Deliver business services to more than 10,000 employers annually including access to grants, pandemic funding, training, recruitment and retention strategies and more. Work closely with other Workforce Boards, Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Established the Rural Capital Neurodiversity Project with VR partners. As a USAF veteran I closely support TVC intiatives and have two TVC Business Reps working with my team to serve our veterans and their families. Directing the efforts of the WSRCA Hiring Red, White and You Career Event both online and in Round Rock and San Marcos. After 10 years of growing Cross-Post LLC from zero to more than 250 clients we sold the company to Recruitology (Aftercollege Inc), Previously as CEO and co-founder of Cross-Post LLC, I was responsible for assisting 250+ newspaper clients like The Washington Post, The Seattle Times and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in offering recruitment products that grow revenue while helping their employer/advertisers fill distinct needs. These are unique upsell or add-on products that employers want and need. In all we had fifteen niche recruitment networks from Trucking to Healthcare, partnering with the leading job boards in the space. Recruitology continue's serving our former clients. Developed some of the first internet job boards in 1996 focusing on recruiting women, minorities and veterans. Sold that company to DiversityInc Magazine in 2001 and remained as their President of the Careers Division until 2003 growing it to more than 4,000 clients. Formerly, SVP of Strategic Recruitment for The Inclusiv Group, a retained executive search firm. 30 year history in recruiting and business development working for companies like Emerson Electric, The St. Paul Travelers and Borden.
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