Our Team

Aaron Gradeen

Mechanical Design Engineer Applied Mechanics

An experienced member of our team, Aaron delivers detailed design and engineering analysis for supplemental damping systems for bridges and high-rise buildings. Clients benefit from Aaron’s extensive technical expertise and his ability to support strong collaboration - from design to fabrication to installation. On projects ranging from mass dampers for tall towers to compact bridge dampers, Aaron has played an integral role in delivering damping systems that combine performance, safety and reliability. Whether he is cracking a tricky design detail or conducting performance verification on a project nearing completion, Aaron is known for sound, cost-effective process and outstanding results.

Andy Smith

Technical Director Applied Mechanics

Andy Smith is the engineering leader of mechanical design for Motioneering. As skyscraper heights increase and space constraints grow, Andy’s ability to deliver lean, cost-effective damping systems that combine performance with safety and reliability is ever more valuable to our clients. Whether the project requires a wind-mitigating damping system for a tall building or a system to control pedestrian-induced bridge movement, Andy takes clients’ theoretical requirements and turns them into reality.

Bujar Morava

Senior Technical Director Applied Structural Dynamics

Bujar’s deep expertise in applied structural dynamics is invaluable to clients who face tough wind engineering and structural response challenges. Through three decades of professional experience and research, he has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding results in the structural optimization of tall buildings and other dynamically sensitive structures. In addition to managing highly complex and very demanding projects around the globe, Bujar leads quality assurance and technical development for Motioneering's structural dynamics and damping services.

Declan Johnston

Mechanical Designer Applied Mechanics

Declan brings experience in mechanical design and CAD modelling to his work with our vibration and damping systems team. He works with internal project teams and fabricators to deliver a wide range of damping solutions to clients for applications such as high-rise buildings and bridges. In addition to supporting the design and fabrication of damping systems for new structures, Declan is increasingly experienced in monitoring the health of existing structures through in-field monitoring and analysis. He also works with colleagues to expand the boundaries of damping technology; his research and development work has included the testing, characterization and validation of novel damper technologies, some of which have since been implemented in vibration control projects. Declan has also provided mechanical design services for several internal technical development projects relating to wind tunnel bridge testing. This included the design, manufacture, assembly, and commissioning of two bridge testing systems, incorporating automation and functional improvements from previous bridge testing methods.

Gary Clarke

Senior Project Manager

Gary has helped to drive the success of our clients’ projects both from our UK office and from our headquarters in Canada. Clients benefit from his combination of engineering insight, project management capabilities and international experience. During his seven years of work with our team, Gary has steered a wide range of prestigious projects to successful outcomes--from tall towers to long-span bridges to international airports. His experience extends across North America, the Middle East and Europe. Skilled at identifying the right team and supporting effective collaboration, Gary is known for delivering both a smooth process and strong results.

Jamieson Robinson

Vice President Operations, Motioneering Inc.

Jamieson is a key leader in our structural vibration and motion control practice, driving strategic marketing and business development work across all regions. He also provides executive direction for our innovative Hummingbird Kinetics damping technology. Jamieson has supported the success of major building and infrastructure projects across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, supporting public- and private-sector clients in meeting technical challenges while advancing their business objectives. With a project portfolio that spans diverse industries and jurisdictions, Jamieson is a versatile consultant and a valuable partner to project teams with ambitious building goals.

JP Habakurama

Mechanical Designer Applied Mechanics

A key member of the mechanical design team at Motioneering, JP ensures that Tuned Mass Dampers and Tuned Sloshing Dampers will perform under the dynamic design loads over the whole life of the bridge or tall building upon which they are installed. He also supports projects through the fabrication and installation of the dampers. Our clients benefit from the technical expertise and experience JP brings with him in machine design and CAD design automation. He has also worked with our wind engineering team on internal projects such as the design of mechanical rigs and the further development of in-house software.

Julia Graham

Senior Engineer Applied Structural Dynamics

Julia is a structural dynamics specialist who has delivered vibration control solutions for more than 70 building projects, including 20 hospitals and research centers. She works closely with architects and fellow engineers to design facilities that are comfortable for occupants and able to fulfill their intended functions--whether they are landmark residential towers or laboratories containing advanced vibration-sensitive imaging equipment. Regularly invited to educate fellow building professionals on vibration issues, Julia is known for her rigorous analysis and effective mitigation plans.

Kevin McNamara

Dynamics Specialist – Applied Structural Dynamics

Kevin is a member of the Applied Structural Dynamics team at Motioneering, where his work focuses on analyzing the performance of our various damping systems. Kevin comes from a research background working at the crossroads of structural dynamics and fluid mechanics. Leveraging his hands-on experience in experimental testing and advanced numerical modelling techniques, Kevin is able to push the boundaries of traditional damping technologies to provide our clients with innovative systems that are proven to perform.

Mark Matthews

Business Development & Marketing

Mark supports global business development and directs strategic marketing initiatives for Motioneering. He brings with him, twenty plus years of sales, marketing, business development and communications experience. Mark’s experience in the A/E/C industry along with a long history in the digital media industry provides a diversity of skills to our team. Mark is an experienced communicator and team-builder with a lifelong interest in the design of the structures where we work, live and play.

Matthew Mills

Mechanical Design Engineer Applied Mechanics

As a Mechanical Design Engineer with Motioneering, Matthew is responsible for the design and analysis of supplemental damping systems for bridges and high-rise buildings. Matthew utilizes his depth of experience in structural analysis, including the Finite Element Method (FEM) and classical stress calculations, to design reliable and safe damping systems that meet our clients' performance requirements. In addition to his detailed design work, Matthew engages in internal technical development initiatives to further our team's understanding of damping solutions for cable-stayed bridges. Matthew's attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and commitment to achieving high quality results makes him a valuable member of the Motioneering design team.

Ron Aquino

Senior Engineer Applied Structural Dynamics

Ron is a lead technical coordinator for wind engineering and motion control projects. Whether our clients need support with new developments or with monitoring the health of existing structures and associated damping systems, Ron delivers outstanding research, reporting, and data and system analysis. In addition to sharing his own engineering insights in areas ranging from wind loading to damper performance, Ron coordinates our technical staff and resources to ensure that our clients always have the people and tools they need to achieve their safety and business objectives.

Shayne Love

Senior Engineer Applied Structural Dynamics

Shayne brings his deep expertise in structural dynamics to both our damping-systems team and our acoustics, noise and vibration group. Our clients benefit in particular from Shayne’s ability to maximize the efficiency of supplementary damping systems by applying his nuanced understanding of sloshing dynamics and nonlinear dynamic systems. Whether he is devising structural mitigation strategies to limit footfall vibrations in a busy hospital or solving structural control challenges in an ambitious skyscraper, Shayne’s research background and international project experience combine to deliver successful outcomes for building projects.

Steven Tebby

Mechanical Designer, Applied Mechanics

Steven comes to Motioneering with over seven years of experience in client-facing engineering design roles for a range of products. Our clients benefit from his exceptional project management skills and his strong ability to interact with stakeholders of varied technical backgrounds. Steven works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to take products from inception to completion. He is responsible for the mechanical design/engineering and drawing creation of tuned mass dampers for tall towers and compact bridge dampers. His areas of expertise include mechanical design, computer aided design & drafting and detailed design.

Chien-Shen (Tom) Lee

Senior Engineer Applied Structural Dynamics

Tom is a structural engineer who brings an impressive research background and substantial project experience to our structural dynamics and motion control division. Specializing in structural dynamics, finite element analysis and vibration control, Tom has studied and worked extensively in both Asia and North America (he is fluent in English and Mandarin). His project portfolio includes structural design for numerous buildings and bridges, system development for structural seismic risk analysis, and dynamic analysis for a diverse array of damping systems, including the tuned mass dampers in 432 Park Ave Tower, New York and in The Shanghai Tower, Shanghai.

Trevor Haskett

Senior Technical Director Applied Structural Dynamics

Trevor Haskett is an experienced technical specialist and a key leader in our damping systems team. He is known for working closely with clients and internal project teams to analyze vibrations and for conceiving and executing highly effective motion control and damping systems for structures such as bridges and tall buildings. With academic training and extensive project experience in mechanical engineering, vibration control, and structural dynamics, Trevor develops innovative approaches by bridging the gulf between mechanical and structural design paradigms.