# Tony Kijak

> Software Engineer at Google

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tonykijak

Software developer experienced in frontend applications with highly scalable backends. I love the fast-paced and ever-changing field of technology. The willingness to explore new avenues and innovate is what drives positive change and is the only way to reach new heights. I am passionate about challenging existing paradigms and seeking the smartest solution.

I am focused on building the most optimized servers with Node.js using some of the most popular databases including PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB. I am passionate about giving users the best experience by using the latest frameworks including React and Redux.

Outside of fullstack development, I love traveling. The world is a diverse and expansive place. Experiencing new cultures, new cuisines, and the beauty of new landscapes is one of life’s necessities.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Google
Jan 2018 – Present | Mountain View
Web developer for YouTube TV

### Project Engineer @ Thornton Tomasetti
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Managed the design of a multi-tower residential project during construction
• Remotely managed a team of engineers to assist with design related tasks
• Wrote spreadsheets to automate designs of concrete transfer beams to reduce engineering analysis time
• Designed new and existing buildings by simulating probabilistic seismic and gravity loading events using finite element analysis software and building informational models

### Senior Engineer @ Thornton Tomasetti
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco
• Responsible for managing work flow and coordinating project information
• Performed analysis for new building design on high rise structures, schools, office buildings, waterfront buildings, apartment complexes, and government buildings
• Built analytical models in FEA programs, with considerations for vibrations, seismic design, wind, and long term deflection

### Engineer @ Thornton Tomasetti
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Washington D.C.
• Performed analysis for new building design on high rise structures, schools, office buildings, waterfront buildings, apartment complexes, and government buildings
• Built analytical models in FEA programs, with considerations for vibrations, seismic design, wind, and long term deflection
• Analyzed existing buildings for structural failures in a forensics capacity

### Engineer @ Thornton Tomasetti
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | New Zealand
• Worked in Property Loss Consulting in response to the 2010 & 2011 Canterbury earthquakes
• Analyzed damaged buildings to assess their compliance with NZ seismic standards
• Wrote reports to identify earthquake related damage and to propose repairs and seismic upgrades

### AE421 Grader @ Penn State University
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011
• Responsible for grading the homework of 80+ architectural students in an structural design introductory class

### Intern @ Hargrove & Associates, Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011
• Designed pipe racks for industrial/commercial applications with consideration for wind and seismic loads
• Designed spread footings


## Education
### Computer Software Engineering
Hack Reactor
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

### M.A.E./B.A.E. in Architectural Engineering
Penn State University
Jan 2006 – Jan 2011


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tonykijak
- Website: http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/BIMTeam32010/
- Website: http://www.personal.psu.edu/sak5093/blogs/stephen_kijak/

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Last updated: 2026-03-22