Bogart Mendez, P.E. is a seasoned geotechnical consultant currently with BGC Engineering Inc. since September 2020, previously working with Klohn Crippen Berger and RIZZO International in various geotechnical capacities. Expertise includes FLAC3D stability analysis, seismic response analyses, and design for retaining structures and liquefaction mitigation. Prior roles encompassed senior engineering responsibilities, advanced numerical modeling, and conducting safety inspections for gravity dams. Bogart has contributed to academia as a lecturer in soil dynamics and served as a research engineer focused on geotechnical engineering and numerical simulations. Educational qualifications include a PhD and Master’s degrees in Geotechnical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.