Course Provider Biographies

Maher Sidani, P.E., PMP, CMQ/OE

Mr. Maher (Mike) Sidani is an online PDH course provider of continuing education for CEDengineering.com.

Mr. Sidani holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in structural engineering, both from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is a Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey, a PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) and an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).

Mr. Sidani’s career spans over 40 years of diverse and demonstrated experiences working in nationally recognized firms in the fields of engineering, planning, and construction management, culminating as a senior executive with companywide responsibilities to support overall project execution, quality, and risk management.

His project experience centered around the planning and design of major and complex multi-disciplinary transportation projects, including projects that involved multiple contracts, extensive stakeholder outreach, managing large virtual teams in multiple offices, and under aggressive schedules and budgets. Overall, he managed and executed projects valued over $2.0 billion, including several award-winning projects.

Manuel Gooding, P.E.

Mr. Manuel Gooding is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers.
 
He is an Electrical Engineer. He obtained his bachelor degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark College of Engineering) in Newark, NJ, in 1966.
 
He has worked in industry, utilities, and consulting companies in many engineering positions. Companies include:
 
Utilities
•       La Electricidad de Caracas as Transmission Line Construction Manager
•       CADAFE as Control and Instrumentation Supervisor in the generation department
 
Industries
•       Westinghouse Nuclear, as Senior Engineer in Equipment qualification
•       Michelin Tire as Construction Supervisor
•       Cerro Metal Products as Plant Electrical Engineer
 
Consulting companies include:
•       Sargent and Lundy - Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
•       Hatch Associates -Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead for several projects including a cogeneration project
 
Mr. Gooding has founded two Companies: International Technical, a Technical Training Company and Gooding Engineering a Consulting and Forensic Company.
 
He has trained technical personnel, both in the Americas and in Europe, and written many training courses for various companies, here and abroad.
 
He has professional Engineering licenses in various states including Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. He now resides in Virginia.
 
Courses provided to CEDengineering.com by Mr. Gooding are as follows:

Marc Karell, P.E., CEM

Mr. Marc Karell is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers.
 
Mr. Karell is the Principal of the engineering firm Climate Change & Environmental Services, LLC. Marc has over 25 years of experience in all areas of environmental engineering, energy and sustainability. His experience encompasses environmental compliance, including permitting, design, emissions inventory, audits, and strategizing methods to comply with regulations.
 
Mr. Karell has performed many successful energy audits and managed energy projects for diverse facilities, helping entities become more "green" while maximizing their direct financial benefits. Prior to establishing his own firm, Marc worked for the USEPA and worked for two large engineering firms on technical, financial, and strategic environmental and sustainability projects for a number of industrial firms throughout the U.S.
 
Mr. Karell has Masters degrees in both biochemistry and in chemical engineering, has worked in industry, government, and consulting, and has published extensively in major technical publications. Marc has a professional engineer's (P.E.) license from the State of New York. He is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
 
Courses provided to CEDengineering.com by Mr. Karell are as follows:

Mark Rossow, P.E., Retired

Dr. Mark Rossow is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers.
 
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and PhD degrees.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
 
Dr. Rossow taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including 6 years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics.  He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
 
Courses provided to CEDengineering.com by Dr. Rossow are as follows:

Michael Nilsson, P.E.

Mr. Michael Nilsson is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers.
 
Mr. Nilsson graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University in 1995 and started work as a consulting engineer while completing his Masters of Science degree, also from WSU.  He is a licensed professional engineer in Washington, Oregon and Idaho and started Nilsson Engineering, PLLC in 2008 utilizing his experience in overseeing projects through various stages of development, from concept/design through construction and final acceptance by the overriding agencies.
 
Mr. Nilsson's experience includes conducting engineering analysis and design of grading, erosion and sediment control plans, streets, stormwater, sewer, water, and septic systems; preparation of reports and plans; providing recommendations or consolation to clients; contractor/subcontractor coordination; and interaction with various agencies.
 
Courses provided to CEDengineering.com by Mr. Nilsson are as follows:

Mukarim Syed, P.E.

Mr. Mukarim Syed is an online PDH course provider of continuing education for CEDengineering.com.

Mr. Syed holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in several states including Arizona, Utah, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, New York, and Ohio.

Mr. Syed is an accomplished structural engineer with over twenty-five (25) years of experience in analysis, design, management, and mentorship in structural engineering. His diverse work experience includes bridges and buildings including commercial buildings such as parking structures, office buildings, data centres, industrial buildings, telecommunications facilities, towers and their foundations, as well as healthcare facilities. Mr. Syed’s area of expertise also includes concrete and steel design as well as masonry and wood structures.

He is presently responsible for managing and running the engineering department at TPAC, AZ. In this role, he develops and manages projects schedule and budgets, to ensure that projects go through production and erection smoothly.