History

Integrated Testing and Engineering Company (InTEC) was established in 1991 by Dr. "Paul" Palaniappan, PhD, PE, in San Antonio, Texas. Initially, InTEC provided engineering services in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing in the San Antonio area. Dr. Paul later broadened the service offerings to include environmental assessment services and serving clients in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.

InTEC has taken steps to enhance our ability to serve our customers and their projects. InTEC has expanded its capabilities by acquiring in-house drilling capability and obtaining accreditation from the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for our testing laboratory. Furthermore, we have received validation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

InTEC of San Antonio is a certified MBE, SBE, WBE, DBE, ABE, and HUB through South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA). InTEC is also certified as MBE and WBE through City of Austin.

Management

"Paul" Palaniappan, PhD, PE

Dr. Paul and Jaya established InTEC in 1991, starting in their garage. Dr. Paul served as the Chief Engineer and gained recognition as a highly practical geotechnical engineer. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Madras, India, and completed his doctoral studies at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, in 1976. He took pride in his doctoral work under Prof. Sowers at Georgia Tech and in working with Dr. Raba at Raba Kistner in San Antonio. Dr. Paul's vision for InTEC was to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and practical engineering services.

Jaya Palaniappan

Jaya is the sole partner of InTEC following Dr. Paul. She remains dedicated to upholding Dr. Paul's vision and works with the same enthusiasm. Her responsibilities encompass financial management, laboratory operations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Murali Subramaniam, PhD, PE

Murali oversees geotechnical and construction materials testing operations at InTEC. He has over 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services. Murali obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Madras, India and his doctoral degree from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.

Kausi Subramaniam, BS

Kausi obtained her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at San Antonio. Kausi is an alumni of Leadership San Antonio (LSA), has been inducted to the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame, and was one of the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 under 40 Rising Stars in 2008. She played an instrumental role in pursuing and developing a Sister City in India. Kausi assists with business development for InTEC.