Gregory B. Aponte
About Gregory B. Aponte
Gregory B. Aponte is a Senior Managing Associate Engineer at Hagerty Consulting, with a background in civil engineering and architecture. He has held various engineering roles, including project engineer and GIS specialist, and has experience in both academic and practical settings.
Work at Hagerty
Gregory B. Aponte has been employed at Hagerty Consulting since 2019, serving as a Senior Managing Associate - Engineer. In this role, he focuses on providing technical guidance related to engineering projects. His responsibilities include identifying International Building Code requirements for critical facilities that have been affected by severe weather events. Aponte's expertise contributes to the firm's efforts in disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Aponte worked at the US Army Corps of Engineers in various roles. He served as a Project Engineer from 2018 to 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and as a GIS Specialist - Team Lead for Power Restoration from 2017 to 2018 in Puerto Rico. Additionally, he held the position of Civil Engineer - Plan Formulation from 2013 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. His early career included a brief stint as a Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Aponte holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the City University of New York City College, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Architecture at Parsons School of Design, obtaining a Certificate in 2011. His educational background supports his specialization in developing spatial GIS products and understanding construction regulatory data.
Technical Contributions
Gregory Aponte has implemented innovative solutions in his engineering practice. Notably, he developed an automated workflow using a mobile application to streamline assessments and estimates for the rebuilding of damaged facilities. His work emphasizes efficiency and accuracy in project management, particularly in the context of disaster recovery efforts.
Research and Internships
Earlier in his career, Aponte engaged in research as an Undergraduate Researcher at the School of Engineering - UPRM in 2009. He also completed an internship as a Fashion Event Intern at Perry Ellis International in 2008. These experiences provided him with diverse skills and insights that complement his engineering expertise.