Omar Shemy

Structural Designer | M.Eng.
Football (AKA soccer) fanatic, Coding connoisseur, Road warrior

Omar approaches all areas of his life with great intensity. Originally from Egypt, he moved to Montreal for university, where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from McGill University. Embracing the mantra that the ‘Hustle Never Ends,’ he pursued a master’s in civil engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering before settling in Toronto. With three years of industry experience, Omar has worked with a diverse range of materials, including reinforced concrete, structural steel, and light wood frame. The variability of working with different materials has allowed him to contribute to an array of projects from residential buildings to custom homes.

His eagerness to explore new opportunities led him to ASPECT, where he enjoys collaborating with an innovative team. Transforming concepts into tangible realities fuels Omar’s passion for his profession. From early planning to the analysis stages, he expresses his creativity through solving technical problems. A notable highlight in his career so far, was receiving the Robert Forsyth Award for high achievement in the theory of structural design, through scoring the highest final grades in Concrete Design, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Engineering courses at university. Outside of work, you’ll find Omar cycling, running, or otherwise elevating his heart rate, continually pushing his limits both physically and professionally.