The Atlas Ethos

Doug founded Atlas Geotechnical in 2004 when he decided to leave the comforts of corporate engineering firms, and the continental US, to live on Maui. Working throughout the Pacific, he confirmed that his purposeful approach is exceptionally effective on waterfront structures, industrial facilities, neglected dams, deep excavations, and heavy machine foundations. He worked on projects in Palau, Diego Garcia, Guam, Majuro, and across the Hawaiian islands. Returning to the mainland in 2009, Doug focused on working for Contractors and Operators and tackling the most challenging problems. At Atlas Geotechnical, Doug has the job that he wished for when he was 6: he plays in the dirt with giant trucks and cranes, goes on adventures to far-flung places, and enjoys the camaraderie of a great group of like-minded engineers.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Mike is a passionate Cardinals fan and outdoor adventurer.  He earned a B.S. in Geology from the University of Missouri Rolla, a Geotechnical Engineering MS from UC Berkeley, and finished the trifecta with a Ph.D. in Ellen Rathje’s group at UT Austin.  His doctoral research utilized advanced numerical methods to predict lateral spread displacements using data from the Christchurch earthquake.  Between his MS and PhD Mike spent time behind a drill rig logging geotechnical borings all over the Midwest.  He brings some unique skills to the Atlas crew including advanced data analysis using Python and open-source GIS data visualization tools.

Matt is a licensed Professional Engineer based in New Hampshire. He earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. During his academic career, Matt spent two years as a visiting researcher at Kyoto University in Japan studying the influence of unsaturated soils on the seismic response of soil-foundation-structural systems. Prior to joining Atlas, Matt gained valuable industry experience at a large civil engineering design company where he provided design and construction oversight support on large infrastructure projects. Matt has experience designing hydraulic barrier walls, shallow and deep foundations, and excavations. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time outdoors mountain biking, snowboarding, and fishing.

Located just outside of New York City, Mike is an avid New England Patriots fan, golfer, and aspiring woodworker. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Hartford. While studying for an online M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he performed construction engineering on many projects throughout New England, with the majority located in and around New York City. Mike’s practical engineering approach has led to having experience in bulkhead & trestle designs, cofferdams, excavation support systems, deep foundation design, and constructability evaluations. In additional to his geotechnical engineering toolbox, he has a fundamental background in structural engineering and erection & demolition engineering.

As the company’s Logistics Manager, Haley ensures internal operations are kept running smoothly from top to bottom. They serve as manager of business finances (including accounts payable/receivable), general compliance, and human resources. Having earned their bachelor’s degree in theatrical production from Whitman College in May of 2020 with emphasis on costume design and construction, Haley was thrilled to find another outlet for their creative analysis and problem-solving skills, and takes delight in the new challenges presented in their work at Atlas.

Robby provides support as the company’s Administrative Assistant, helping maintain company systems and assisting with the operations of financial and business processes. After earning a B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Vanderbilt University in 2018, Robby spent some time developing cloud-based applications in Seattle, Washington. Now back in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, he’s excited to have his head out of the cloud and be helping Atlas design and solve problems that put cranes in the air and boots on the ground.