I am very grateful to come to know Silvia's Brainery and the ample opportunity I get to expedite my learning experience. Not only am I benefiting from the courses and live discussions @ OpenSees Cafe, but also I am introduced to a community that engages in Earthquake Engineering research and projects; I get to learn from other peers' experiences. Dr. Silvia Mazzoni, Dr. Micheal Scott, and the participants are amiable and very supportive. Since I started attending OpenSees Cafe, I have learned how to address many subtle issues while running OpenSees simulations and useful resources. Most importantly, anyone can bring their OpenSees models to the table and get assistance from the well-versed experts. Undoubtedly It is the best investment one can make, and I highly recommend it to anyone working with OpenSees without any reservations.