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Dave Taquino

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Chief Engineer at Akana
📍 La Mesa, California, United States

Dave Taquino is the Chief Engineer at Akana, leveraging extensive experience in structural engineering, analysis, and consulting. A graduate of UC San Diego, he previously founded and ran Taquino Engineering, where he handled business development and project management. His expertise spans seismic evaluations, construction support, and forensic studies.

Based in the San Diego area, Dave appears to enjoy local travel, as evidenced by his interest in planning trips to nearby destinations like La Jolla. He has also shown interest in government engineering bodies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers and Caltrans.

One of his unique professional qualifications is being a certified California DOSH Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) for amusement rides.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Engineer
Job Level
Middle
Location
La Mesa, California, United States
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Amusement Ride Safety
Holds a specialized California DOSH QSI certification for amusement ride inspection, a distinct niche within his structural engineering practice.
Seismic Retrofitting
His background includes providing services for seismic evaluation and rehabilitation, a critical engineering focus in California.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Chief Engineer
Akana
1-2004
Principal Owner
Taquino Engineering
8-2023 - 11-2023
Vice President, Structural Engineering
Tepa Companies
6-2021 - 8-2023
Program Manager, Structural Engineering
Tepa Engineering Services
1-2010 - 4-2014
Structural Group Lead
URS Corporation
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Education
1995 - 1998
B.S.
UC San Diego
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