Dr. Nicholas M. Veikos is primarily responsible for managing the operations of CAE Associates. Prior to taking on this role in 2000, he was responsible for managing all engineering consulting activities at the firm. He has over 25 years experience performing and supervising engineering analysis in a wide variety of engineering disciplines, for over 150 different clients. During this time Nick developed a number of specialty-purpose finite element codes, devised automated analysis methodologies to produce optimal solutions, and authored over 200 client reports presenting analysis results. His particular areas of technical expertise include finite element theory, structural dynamics, random vibrations, structural nonlinearities, and rotordynamics. Nick continues to play a major advisory role for consulting projects related to these areas and to teach classes in these disciplines.