We are the Kontur Family
Strong Team of Professional Engineers, Technologists & Technicians
Kontur Geotechnical Consultants Inc. (Kontur) was founded in early 2018 by Matthew Yip and J.Y. (Yoshi) Tanaka, and joined by Evan Sykes shortly thereafter. Kontur is a full-service geotechnical consulting and construction materials testing firm that provides engineering consultation for a wide-array of projects and clients.
Matthew has over 19 years of geotechnical engineering experience focused on materials testing, geotechnical explorations, characterizations, assessments, geological hazard evaluations (landslide assessments), and geotechnical designs for various buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Matthew is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with both the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta (APEGA). Matthew is a Responsible Registrant for Kontur's EGBC Permit-to-Practice. Matthew holds a Bachelors degree in Geological Engineering, as well as a Masters of Engineering degree in Geological Engineering, both from the University of British Columbia.
Yoshi has over 19 years of geotechnical engineering experience focused on geotechnical explorations, characterizations, assessments, and geotechnical designs for various buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Yoshi's experience has included various components of geotechnical earthquake engineering analysis and soft/compressible ground analysis. Yoshi is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Yoshi holds a Bachelors degree in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Evan has over 34 years of geotechnical engineering experience focused on geotechnical and geophysical explorations, characterizations, assessments, geological hazard evaluations (including rock slope stability), and geotechnical designs for various buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Evan is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Evan holds a Bachelors degree in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Brian has over 34 years of Geotechnical Engineering Consulting experience focused on geotechnical explorations, characterizations, assessments, and studies, for various buildings, facilities, and small- to large-scale infrastructure projects. Brian's experience has included various components of embankments, engineered slopes, dikes, and use of geosythetic materials. Brian is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia. Brian holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science and as well as a Doctorate in Engineering Science, both obtained from Western University.
Khidhir brings over 27 years of experience practicing geotechnical engineering including more than 14 years for projects throughout the Lower Mainland and BC’s Interior. Khidhir has considerable experience in the design and construction review of temporary deep excavations and excavations shoring; assessment of slope stability under static and seismic conditions; pre-load design; soil densification design; slope stabilization systems; retaining wall design; shallow and deep foundation design, and site-specific seismic response analysis, and conducting peer review reports for geotechnical reports and excavation shoring design prepared by others. Khidhir is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia. Khidhir holds a Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Baghdad University (1995) and a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Al Mustansiriyah University (1991).
Nima brings over 15 years of proven geotechncial experience extending to infrastructure, subdivisions, residential/commercial/industrial developments (low-rise & high-rise), and sloping areas throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast, BC. Nima excels in identifying engineering solutions that not only address immediate issues but also add value to projects by benefiting other aspects. Nima is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia. Nima holds a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, a Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology, and the Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tehran.
Pranay brings over 18 years of diversified geotechnical engineering design and construction experience. Pranay focuses on linear (roads, bridges, pavement water/sewer/sanitary/storm pipelines, retaining walls, culverts) and non-linear infrastructures (pump stations, WTP, WWTP, facilities, buildings), institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. Pranay is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia. He holds a Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Concordia University and a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology.
Christie brings over 10 years of diverse geotechnical engineering experience. She is a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia and holds both a Doctorate and a Master of Science in Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from Tongji University, Shanghai, China, with a focus on tunneling. In Canada, her expertise encompasses geohazard risk assessments and mitigation, stability control of excavation cuts and slopes, temporary excavations and shoring, as well as traditional geotechnical foundation work. Christie is proficient in various geotechnical engineering assessment models and numerical analysis tools, including Plaxis, SLOPE/W, LPILE. Christie has specific experience in the modelling and design of different types of driven and bored pile, preload design, foundation design, settlement calculation, retaining walls, stability analysis, and soil improvement techniques (ground densification).
Dave brings over 20 years of experience as a Geotechnical Technician and Project Manager, having supervised geotechnical engineering projects throughout western Canada. His expertise includes planning, organizing and managing technical drilling programs; organizing site exploration programs, instrumentation programs, construction review of installation of piled foundations; subgrade reviews; excavation and shoring reviews and laboratory testing. Dave is experienced in the areas of drilling and geotechnical explorations and instrumentation installation for road and transit infrastructure, tailings dams, hydro-electric dams, industrial and commercial building foundations as well as industrial site de-watering well installations.
Tatyana leads Kontur's Materials Laboratory and is the Supervising Professional for Kontur's CCIL-Certified Laboratories. With over 32 years of experience, Tatyana is a highly accomplished Professional Senior Materials Engineer and is highly skilled and knowledgeable in both the testing, consulting, and management aspects of construction materials. She has also been instrumental to the development and research of the application of Recycled Asphalt Products, Shingles, Warm Technology, Hamburg Wheel Testing, and mix moisture sensitivity. Tatyana is an Approved Professional under EGBC's Permit-to-Practice and holds CCIL certification for Soils, Asphalt, Concrete (Type QL).
Gody brings over 22 years of expertise in construction materials consulting, testing, and the concrete ready-mix industry. As Field & Quality Manager, Gody excels in evaluating quality issues in concrete, soils, aggregates (including crushing control), and asphalt materials. Gody’s extensive experience spans from Quality Control and Quality Assurance for various highways, oil & gas pipelines, and industrial and commercial developments to large infrastructure projects such as YVR South Runway, several large Hydroelectric Projects, and various BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure End Production Specification (EPS) projects.
Gody is a registered Applied Science Technologist in the Province of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the National University in Manila, Philippines.
Ryan is a seasoned Project Manager with 18 years of experience in construction materials testing and plays a crucial role in materials testing and quality assurance, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with project specifications. Ryan holds CCIL certification for Concrete (Type QL/QF), Soils, and Asphalt (Marshall). As Kontur's Materials Operation Manager, Ryan provides managerial oversight of Kontur's in-house laboratory and field, managing a large team of field and laboratory technicians, technologists, and technicians.
Marc Varty has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years years and has been heavily involved in the Engineering and Materials Testing side for the last 20 years. Marc's career has been marked by a strong emphasis on nurturing client and staff relationships, and driving market and sales growth by showcasing Kontur's capabilities and services.
At Kontur, we collaborate closely with our clients, offering the essential services they need to thrive and successfully complete their projects.
Brian Bebek brings over 13 years as a senior post-tension certified inspector for Structural Slabs for buildings and bridges, including post-tensioning services for temporary and permanent soil/rock bars and strand anchors.
He is also a Certified Construction Safety Officer and Specialist and a CCIL and CDA Certified Technologist.
Shannon Davison has 22 years of experience as Office Manager and ensures that Kontur’s operations run smoothly.
Her strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail enable her to work closely with Project Managers, Accounting, and Administrative Staff.
With over 45 years of administrative experience, including 35 years in the engineering and consulting fields, Diane McCulloch excels in organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
She collaborates closely with Project Managers to ensure the timely delivery, accuracy, and professional presentation of project deliverables and proposals.
Anilu brings over 18 years of dispatching and materials experience. In our service industry, dispatch plays a vital function in providing customer service support and in providing logistical support to field technicians. Responding to incoming calls from contractors in a timely manner, coordinating and optimizing schedules with field service scheduling software, ensuring field staff have the proper information they will need out in the field, and communicating with mobile units to ensure field technicians receive important information or service calls are critically important to providing quality and efficient service to our clients. At Kontur, we also use mapping software to locate the best routes, keep track of the what’s happening in the field, and help techs with any questions or concerns they may have.
With 18 years of expertise in Quality Management, Quality Control, and audit procedures, Diane excels in meticulous attention to detail, including ensuring Kontur's adherence to its Permit-to-Practice.
Additionally, she supports the Materials Testing Division.
