OUR TEAM
Megan Hanson
Founder & Managing Partner
AEC BIM & Technology Consultant
Megan, an experienced BIM Manager and Structural BIM Expert, holds a Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and brings over 15 years of experience in the AEC industry.
Based in San Luis Obispo, California, Megan founded Aurora BIM to empower architects and engineers to succeed with Revit and BIM. She specializes in streamlining collaboration and optimizing Revit for drawing production, with expertise in Autodesk Construction Cloud, troubleshooting, and detailing complex structural systems. Megan has detailed structural solutions for a wide variety of materials and project types, including art installations, high-end residential, multifamily residences, ADUs, retrofits, tenant improvements (TIs), and curved light-gauge framing systems used in airports and museums. Megan is also passionate about education and will teach Structural Drawings at Cal Poly in Spring 2025. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her puppy Rio, practicing yoga, and soaking up the California sunshine.
805-801-6339
Elizabeth Mae Rickardsson
Managing Partner
AEC BIM & Technology Consultant
Elizabeth, an experienced BIM Manager and Architectural BIM Expert, holds a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University and brings over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry.
Her career spans Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and California, where she has contributed to diverse projects such as housing, hospitals, infrastructure, and educational facilities. Elizabeth is known for her ability to troubleshoot and navigate complex BIM issues, her enthusiasm for all things BIM, and her dedication to staying ahead of the curve with the latest industry advancements. Now based in Kailua, Hawaii, Elizabeth co-founded Aurora BIM in 2025 to collaborate with architects, focusing on optimizing workflows and solving complex BIM challenges. A firm believer that BIM is a team sport, Elizabeth thrives on collaboration with clients and colleagues. In her free time, she enjoys beach days, traveling, and exploring new restaurants with her family.
808-481-8215
Hayden Brascia
AEC BIM & Technology Consultant
Hayden, a skilled BIM Specialist, holds a degree in Structural Engineering: Building Science from the University of Southern California (USC) and brings 8 years of experience in the AEC industry. Hayden specializes in complex modeling in Revit and advanced BIM technologies like Dynamo, focusing on solving intricate challenges and enhancing project efficiency. He has contributed to a variety of projects, always aiming to optimize workflows and improve collaboration through innovative design and precise modeling. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of BIM, Hayden is dedicated to exploring new techniques and tools to advance the field. Based in San Francisco, Hayden enjoys going to Giants games and staying engaged with the latest trends in technology and engineering.
(707) 480-9277