Kai Kirk is an Associate Project Consultant specializing in Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger since May 2023. Previous experience includes an engineering internship focused on Protective Design & Security at Thornton Tomasetti, a Senior R&D Engineer position at Western Digital, and a Network Laboratory Assistant role at UL. Early career positions featured internships in manufacturing engineering and technical solutions, along with work as a Resident Advisor at Wesleyan University. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Stanford University, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech, and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Wesleyan University.