About Us
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Our mission is to provide innovative and visionary design services that support and enrich our clients’ vision, sustainable design that serves and protects our environment, and the utmost expertise that advances the markets we serve.
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1987
Jeff Fini, PE, founds AlfaTech MEP Design in Silicon Valley
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1989
Develops in-house Technology Group focused on voice, data systems and overall technology
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1996
Merges with S+H and MPI. Opens San Francisco office
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2000
Named Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Silicon Valley
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2003
Named Top 100 Largest Private Companies in San Francisco
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2006
Merges with MCT. Reports annual volume of $150M
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2008
Ranked as one of the Top Five Engineering Firms in Silicon Valley
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2009
Develops Sustainability/ LEED and Energy Solutions groups
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2012
Develops Architectural Lighting Design group. Creates Ireland and Thailand partnerships
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2014
Merges with Timmons Design. Expands San Francisco office to One Post Street location
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2015
Develops partnerships in India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
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2017
Expands offices in Los Angeles and Japan CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS!
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2018
Through RSBG: adds strength of 65+ offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa
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2019
Growth of leadership team. Further expansion into international markets with new and existing clients
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2020
S&K Engineering of Monrovia joins our growing firm. Opens San Diego Office.
Leadership
Authentic. Ethical. Smart. Dynamic. Energized. Committed. Inventive. Compassionate. Expert. Loyal. These are the characteristics that represent the AlfaTech team. Each member of our staff embodies our culture and values. It is through each individual’s expertise and vision that we are able to provide the most reliable, practical, innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.
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JEFF FINI, PE, MBA
Founder and CEO
Corporate Leadership
Jeff’s long-term client relationships are the foundation of AlfaTech’s success. It is through these relationships that Jeff was able to expand AlfaTech’s footprint to include three California offices and numerous international locations.
Jeff currently leads the Board of Directors for AlfaTech, and will also be part of the overall management RSBG globally.
Jeff’s 30+ years’ experience in engineering design, development, and project execution totals over $20b worldwide. AlfaTech is rooted in the high-tech industry through involvement with companies in the start-up phase, as well as large, global technology firms such as Adobe and Cisco Systems. Today this list has grown to include Apple, Google, Facebook, Uber, LinkedIn and many more. Additionally through Jeff’s leadership, the company expanded its reach into the biotech/pharmaceutical market, the educational market and is now known for its leadership in the mission critical arena globally.
In 2009, Jeff received the highest honor through one of the leading international industry corporate real estate organizations, CoreNet, for “Service Provider of the Year” for the contribution to the industry made both personally and as a firm.
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TIM CHADWICK, PE, LEED AP
President, Mechanical Engineer / San Jose
Corporate Leadership
Tim brings expertise in project management, consulting engineering and construction administration to his work. The breadth of his experience in a wide range of projects has provided exposure to countless challenges, which he has successfully met by delivering creative and efficient solutions. He has also helps establish successful and long-term client relationships.
As President overseeing AlfaTech’s San Jose Office, his leadership assures continued growth and success for this office in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Tim’s expertise in project management and mechanical engineering has helped to shape the firm’s growing international mission critical practice through his oversight and involvement in a number of the firms’ data center projects for some of our most prestigious and ongoing clients both locally and internationally.
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SAIED NAZERI, PE, CPD, LEED AP
Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Francisco
Corporate Leadership
Saied oversees San Francisco office operations as a Managing Director. Saied brings over 30 years of experience in the design of HVAC systems in a multitude of building types, providing technical expertise in high performance systems using low energy, innovative and sustainable technologies.
Saied’s design oversight includes energy and operating cost studies, HVAC system selection, QC, commissioning and fire life safety/smoke control testing. He works with a number of AlfaTech’ high profile clients and projects in the very active hands‐on role of Principal in Charge.
Saied’s clients currently include Uber Technologies, involving a large multi‐building development currently changing the skyline of San Francisco as we know it.
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RICH GARRISON
Partner, Technology
Corporate Leadership
Rich is an established IT professional, with expertise in design, procurement and implementation project management of technology and infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience, Rich specializes in mission critical data center design, telecommunications, network architecture, physical layer infrastructure and management consulting.
Rich oversees AlfaTech’s Technology practice, working directly with numerous high-profile clients as principal in charge, Rich’s involvement ensures these long‐time ongoing client projects are successful and meet or exceed client’s expectations. Several of Rich’s ongoing client relationships include Advent Software, Uber Technologies, and LinkedIn in the US, as well as Singapore, Australia, and Austria.
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DIARMUID HARTLEY
Managing Partner, Mechanical Engineer / Los Angeles
Corporate Leadership
As a member of AlfaTech’s Board of Directors and leader of the Los Angeles office, Diarmuid provides strong technical expertise, leadership, and problem solving. He ensures use of the latest engineering software, energy efficient MEP product research, green design research, LEED design implementation as well as energy modeling reviews.
Diarmuid acts as Principal in Charge and project manager on numerous projects and leads a variety of projects including core and shell renovations, new construction and TI.
The relationships Diarmuid has fostered in the industry with direct clients, architects, brokers, project managers, developers and others provide ongoing opportunity in projects for entertainment/studios, office, educational, healthcare, and other market segments.
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PAM BRANDON, SE, LEED AP
Sr. Principal
MEP Project Management
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ELIZABETH MONTI, MBA
Sr. Principal, Corporate Business Development
Department Leadership
An industry veteran, Elizabeth leads new business development locally and worldwide, with overall responsibility for the AlfaTech’s San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles offices, as well as the firm’s numerous international locations.
Elizabeth ensures strong, trusted client relationships, forages new opportunities, and oversees marketing and corporate brand firm‐wide.
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MARK FISHER, PE, LEED AP
Principal, Electrical Engineer / San Jose
Department Leadership
Mark is experienced in the design and construction of educational, corporate, and hospitality projects, as well as parking garages. He is well‐versed in the preparation of programming and master plans, feasibility studies, building evaluations, and coordination studies.
Mark has been the lead engineer on numerous deep green projects, where he has applied his specialty in sustainable design. Mark has acted as project manager for numerous AlfaTech clients in many sectors of our business for many of our notable clients.
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ROHINI PENDYALA, MIES
Sr. Lighting Designer
Department Leadership
Rohini is an award‐winning lighting professional with more than 15 years’ experience in lighting design, architecture and construction. Her architectural background combined with a specialization in lighting and sustainability has driven the LEED certification of numerous projects.
Rohini is well versed in lighting design concepts, control systems, simulations, renderings and code compliance. Her expertise has spanned numerous AlfaTech projects across multiple market segments and on numerous client projects.
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REZA ZARE
Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Jose
Corporate Leadership
Reza has managed design and construction administration of a broad range of mechanical engineering, plumbing and fire protection projects, with a focus on education over 30 years.
He has expertise in site infrastructure, utilities, and new construction, renovation and upgrade projects and has fostered successful long‐term relationships with school districts, clients and architects. Reza’s involvement ranges from acting as Principal in Charge, Project Manager and mechanical quality control.
Reza has been involved for many years with the AIA, and a multitude of educational industry organizations. He is active in fund‐raising for K‐12 and Higher Ed institutions on an annual basis.
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TG DAVALLOU, LEED AP
Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Francisco
Corporate Leadership
As a Managing Director of AlfaTech’s San Francisco office, TG offers almost four decades of experience in the design of mechanical systems for state and county agencies, all levels of educational projects, healthcare including OSHPD, and a vast array of commercial facilities.
TG’s expertise includes the design of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment and process piping systems and his client relationships are deep with direct clients and architects, and his passion is with sustainability and innovative energy solutions.
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JOSE GONZALEZ
Principal, Electrical Lead / San Francisco
Department Leadership
Jose is a Lead Electrical Designer in San Francisco and has over 30 years of design experience.
Jose has been responsible for the overall design of lighting and electrical systems of major projects from conceptual design to delivery for a myriad of facility types.
Jose manages mission critical projects for one of the firm’s largest clients in locations throughout the US and internationally (client name and locations confidential).
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MARK SMITH
Director of Corporate IT
Department Leadership
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JERRY GUARDANAPO, JR.
Director of Finance
Department Leadership
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ROBERT NIXDORF, PE, LEED BD+C
Sr. Principal, Electrical Lead / San Francisco
Department Leadership
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MICHAEL ZEUGER, LC, LEED AP
Principal, Electrical Lead / San Jose
Department Leadership
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SHYAM KUMAR, PE
Project Manager
MEP Project Management
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KORAY KAYA, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Mechanical Engineer / San Francisco
Department Leadership
Koray has over 15 years’ mechanical engineering experience including construction and engineering project management and coordination of complex, fast-paced projects. He brings expert knowledge in HVAC consulting and system design and delivers the most innovative design and sustainable technologies for every project. With his extensive experience, he is also highly skilled at preparing and managing budgets as well as estimating, bid preparation, and scheduling.
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TERRY STELTER
Sr. Principal / San Jose
Department Leadership
Terry in charge of AlfaTech’s Life Sciences business unit. He has over 20 years of experience with multi-disciplined teams for many high-profile clients in the Life Sciences industry.
Terry’s Life Science experience includes projects in R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercial buildings for life sciences clients, and campus infrastructure. He is well versed in cGMP requirements and design and construction standards required for FDA compliance. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, with notable clients such as Genentech, Bayer, Johnson and Johnson, and Novartis.
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LINDA GEDEMER, PHD, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA
Principal, Technology / Los Angeles
Department Leadership
Linda has extensive experience in designing and building sophisticated audio, video, and electronic control systems for a wide variety of commercial, educational and entertainment applications. Her experience includes all phases on system design and commissioning, project management and on-site installation management.
Linda is also experienced in the area of architectural acoustics, providing expertise in room and audio system measurement and calibration.
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CLINT W. RAMSEY
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Leadership
Clint oversees the day-to-day management of all financial operations, HR, and IT for AlfaTech. He is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the areas of planning and analysis, financial systems, SEC reporting, taxes, treasury and investor communications. His experience in operational and corporate accounting expertise includes domestic and international consolidations.
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FRANCINE MILLS, SPHR-CA/GPHR
Director, Human Resources
Department Leadership
Francine possesses a strategic focus and strong business acumen with more than 20 years experience as a global human resources leader for multinational organizations. She has designed, developed and restructured the HR function in its entirety at many rapidly growing organizations throughout Silicon Valley. At AlfaTech, her focus will be scaling the organization for strategic expansion.
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PAUL ARTELLES
Principal, Director of Business Development / Los Angeles
Department Leadership
Paul has achieved a record of success in all his endeavors with close to 30 years of experience in revenue contribution roles, from direct sales, international channel development and business development. For the past 10 years he’s focused on the commercial real estate market, beginning in high-voltage power systems, low-voltage design-build and project management. Paul is a driving force in Southern California for expanding the AlfaTech brand, focusing on aligning our business and marketing strategies in all of our market sectors.