DB Engineering

We keep evolving so you can do better.

DB is constantly evolving to help our clients harness change and exceed expectations. We bridge the best practices learned from decades of work supporting building operations as mechanical engineers and data-driven breakthroughs. Our team of skilled and talented engineers work in close partnership with each client, helping them meet the challenges encountered addressing sustainability and digital transformation.

Sustainability

Sustainability efforts force the recognition of the environmental, economic and social impact a business and its processes have and provide context for a roadmap for improvement. Our associates share a keen interest in optimization, new technologies, and reducing the impact of carbon on our environment in the most economically feasible way while providing people with healthy and equitable ways to live, work and play.

Sustainability Challenges

  • Net Zero Commitments
    • Decarbonization
    • Refrigerants
    • Energy Management
      • Efficiency
      • Demand Management
      • Renewables
  • Quality Management
    • Accountability
    • Validation/Verification
  • Wellness Equity

Digital Technologies and Transformation

Today, Digital Technologies and Transformation provides access to new data sources which are foundational for the insights, tools and outcomes needed for tackling challenges. Our associates recognize the value our data skills provide our clients as we help them make and deploy the best solutions for their businesses and maintain their success.

Digital Technologies and Transformation Opportunities

  • Data Governance
    • Physical System Data Collection
    • Ontology and Naming Standards
    • System and Data Validation and Commissioning
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Visualization
    • Security
  • Deep Learning (Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence)
  • Digital Twins
  • Augmented/Virtual Reality

DB integrates many specialties to help each client succeed.

Peer Review of System Designs

Peer review of mechanical and electrical drawings and sequence of operations for customers’ proposed designs. Review of equipment performance, technical programming, operations and best design practices.

Peer Review of System Designs

Mechanical Design

Designing mechanical systems and providing drawings (SD, DD, CD, IFR, IFB/IFP, IFC, As-Builts) based on customer inputs and needs.

Mechanical Design

Life Cycle Analysis

Providing asset and system life cycle information based on engineering fundamentals to support capital and operational cost planning and forecasting.

Life Cycle Analysis

Commissioning Services

Standard new building/construction commissioning.  Ensuring what was designed was built.

  • Retro Cx, review of the existing sequence of operations (SOO), evaluation of the current HVAC operations compared to the design SOO.
  • Re (Retro)-Commissioning, evaluation of the building envelope, building use, lighting and HVAC systems and design SOO that creates the best value from efficiency, equipment lifecycle and operations.
  • Smart Building (Monitor-Based) Commissioning (MBCx), service program to utilize analytics and create actionable insights. Insights are separated by system optimization, criticality, energy loss and future savings potential.
Commissioning Services

Energy Services Offerings

Creating energy conservation measures with designed return on investment criteria. ASHRAE level 1-3 or similar.

Energy Services Offerings

Data Analytics Design

Leveraging engineering fundamentals and our ability to handle large data sets to deliver actionable information. Deployments can be accomplished with open-source resources (i.e. DataBricks, Cosmo DB) or with third party fault detection and diagnostic applications. Data analytic solutions can be deployed in various cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google, Private) as well as to on-premises physical or virtual machines.

Data Analytics Design

Smart Building Technology Consulting

Technology architect review of customers’ smart building platform to ensure data integrity, data governance, analytics technology and cyber security workflows. Smart building readiness surveys to review the readiness and savings potential for smart building portfolio integration.

Smart Building Technology Consulting

Demonstration of IoT Sensor Deployment

Providing prototypes to demonstrate deployment strategies for use-specific IoT sensors, gateways and data pipeline architecture and visualizations. These prototypes are used to demonstrate efficacy of IoT sensor solutions and provide low-cost evaluations to gauge benefit prior to larger scale deployments.

Demonstration of IoT Sensor Deployment

Engineering Resources

Providing engineering resources for premises-based operations teams, equipment (lifecycle/capital) renewal, project management, and technical programming of state-of-the-art hardware and software labs. Program management of engineering/data-centered strategies required for GHG Reduction, Net-Zero and Decarbonization goals. These programs rely heavily on the aggregation and analysis of disparate data sources from physical equipment telemetry, asset lifecycles, future system design, personnel and site surveys and business performance.

Engineering Resources

Systems and Data Training

A series of wikis and videos on HVAC theory, data modeling, SQL and Power BI training modules designed to improve the skills of Mechanical, Electrical and Data Engineers.

Systems and Data Training

The Company We Keep

We’re fans of the business leaders making better use of engineering knowledge and data to solve problems for their companies, their clients and the global community. These are some of the organizations in the sphere of new thinking that we serve.

Projects and Testimonials

Smart Corporate Campus

One of the largest companies in the world built a new corporate campus and needed to implement an effective building intelligence system to leverage data to provide reliable comfort and maximize efficiency.

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“DB Engineering has been an amazing partner for ExxonMobil over the last several years. Art and his team have the practical expertise to deliver on lofty strategic vision. Appreciate all you and the team have done for us.”

Charles Whiteley III
Driving the Digital CRE Experience at ExxonMobil

Who We Are

We are innovators, catalysts, essential partners for success.

Our partners value us because we not only help them navigate change, we’re constantly evolving ourselves. Two decades ago, we were a dedicated mechanical engineering firm serving one the world’s largest companies. Our commitment to ever-better solutions for our clients has allowed us to leverage that mechanical engineering foundation with emerging, data-driven breakthroughs, becoming a solution maker across engineering disciplines and industries.

We are pioneering what the engineering industry will embrace in time: a disruptor of traditional categories, a partner with some of the world’s most powerful companies, helping not just revolutionize the built environment, but the use of data, the Internet of Things and the speed of change itself.

Abigail Garcia
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ABIGAIL GARCIA
Bookkeeper

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Abigail Garcia

Bookkeeper
I’m the bookkeeper at DB, which is something like being the “Alexa” of the team: any question people might have, I will likely have an answer. I enjoy working with a fast-growing, innovative company that recognizes how employees’ wellbeing and mental health contribute to efficiency. I’ve travelled to five countries and plan to see the rest. In the meantime, I love time at home with my dog, Dante.
Art Smith
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ART SMITH
Vice President – Smart Building Services

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Art Smith

Vice President – Smart Building Services
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As vice president at DB, I bring a “system thinking” approach to problem solving. I try to think about all of the reasons why things are the way they are and apply solutions that address the complete system, not just one part of it. I’ve helped our team merge engineering disciplines and work experiences to solve big problems. Heterogeneity. Something new every day. I love working with the many talented people we’ve attracted to continue to evolve our client partnerships. Outside of work, I love to golf, play tennis, sail, and walk on warm, sandy ocean beaches. I’m also Canadian.
Ashli Bush
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Ashli Bush
Electrical Engineer Manager

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Ashli Bush

Electrical Engineer Manager
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I’m an electrical engineering manager, and this may be a bit of a mouthful, but I’m currently overseeing development of an energy performance platform to help a client save costs and energy. DB is positioned to not just provide expert assistance on energy savings but change the way the industry views the lifecycle of a building and its components. We are, in fact, changing the world…from projects that reduce greenhouse gasses to mentoring and coaching young professionals. I deeply enjoy connecting with others, helping build our DB network, and meshing my personal and work life with the motto “Leave it better than you found it”. Maybe that comes from a childhood of motor homing across the US to state parks and national forests, which I still love to hike and explore to this day. And when I’m not hiking, I’m usually cheering on Seahawks or a local sports team with beer in hand!
Benjamin Taflin
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Benjamin Taflin
Engineering Analyst

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Benjamin Taflin

Engineering Analyst
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I’m an engineering analyst at DB, managing databases and optimizing the data pipeline for a vast refrigeration network. I analyze raw and processed data and manipulate it into a readable form using Python, SQL, and normalization rule scripts. Data is the future, allowing us to optimize modern HVAC systems in a rapidly changing world. DB is ideal for a motivated engineer. Our team-oriented mindset allows us leverage different fields of applications and personalities. Outside of work, I’m an adrenaline junkie on the ski slope, although I’ve never broken a bone.
Brandon-Black
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Brandon Black

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Brandon Black

Senior Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, my focus is primarily working as an energy consultant and data analyst for various clients around the world. I observe and process data on large complex systems to identify root causes of large unwanted energy consumption or unnecessary capital cost projects. DB is breaking the traditional consultant mold by eliminating assumptions which provide clear solutions to both complex and simple problems. On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with family and playing golf.
Brendan-Bryant
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Brendan Bryant
Engineering Analyst

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Brendan Bryant

Engineering Analyst
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As an engineering analyst at DB, I manage energy smart building (ESB) deployment on the Microsoft campus. My team and I make sure Microsoft operates buildings as efficiently and comfortably as possible using data. I’m excited about doing my part to reduce climate change and helping big companies meet their climate goals. I’m a good listener and that helps me understand client needs. I’m a fan of Liverpool Football Club and enjoy woodworking. I’m also a survivor of cancer and can tell you: the DB team is there for each other.
Chris-Quill
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Chris Quill
Senior Consultant – Lab Services

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Claire-Stirdivant
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Claire Stirdivant
Mechanical Engineer

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Claire Stirdivant

Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineering analyst, I work with teams at Google to create dynamic visual tools that help make the most of their building data. My favorite part about working at DB is closely collaborating with our clients to meet their energy and sustainability goals; it is a hands-on approach where we dive in and learn together. Outside of work, you can find me skiing, hiking, cheering on the Colorado Avalanche, and hopefully one day fulfilling my number-one bucket list item: cage diving with sharks!
Doug-Blome
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Douglas Blome
President

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Douglas Blome

President
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As President of DB, it’s my job to earn the trust of our clients so that we can provide the solutions they value. I bring a complete understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, AV, lighting, and other systems used in commercial office buildings. I help clients make sure their mechanical infrastructure meets standards and guidelines, and I work with the facilities team to get infrastructure data collected and analyzed for optimal system performance. At DB, we drive change through this continuous feedback loop of using data analytics to recommend design improvements on future projects. I enjoy playing golf, traveling, and carry a private pilot’s license.
Dylan-Fitzgerald
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Dylan Fitzgerald
Mechanical Engineer

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Dylan Fitzgerald

Mechanical Engineer
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I work with several interdisciplinary teams as a mechanical engineer to facilitate design and construction of HVAC systems. I like how DB brings data analytics and HVAC together. The industry has been built on the idea of “set it and forget it.” DB challenges this mentality by asking: how can we meet and exceed traditional goals, but also achieve energy savings through modern data technologies? The most exciting aspect of my work is the variety of projects I get to work on, from a simple tenant improvement to large server labs with complicated HVAC requirements and specialized equipment. I love spending time with my wife, taking our daughter and dog out to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I have dual citizenship in Ireland but I’ve never been! Táimid ag súil go mór leis!
Emily Bergman
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Emily Bergman
Mechanical Engineer

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Emily Bergman

Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, I’m focused on working with client teams at the Pentagon to drive data infrastructure and visibility improvements. My favorite parts about working at DB are the strong team environment and our tenacity for exceeding goals. When I’m not at the office you can find me hiking, kayaking or running. I love spending as much time outside as possible!
Emily Hintz
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Emily Hintz
Mechanical Engineer

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Emily Hintz

Mechanical Engineer
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I’m a DB engineer who works with Microsoft to provide mechanical consulting to labs on the Microsoft campus. We work closely with each client team to understand their needs and create a plan of action. Every project is a little different, so creative mechanical solutions are always needed. My biggest strength on the team is time management. I also love to hike, ski, and solve jigsaw puzzles.
Eze-Klarnet
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Eze Klarnet
Mechanical Engineer

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Eze Klarnet

Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, I work with clients to identify and implement energy savings. I help create, fix, and maintain data pipelines, and write scripts to detect issues automatically. I also perform virtual retro-commissioning, evaluating the performance of a building remotely. That’s especially useful now, when on-site engineers may have less feedback from clients due to COVID-related vacancies. It’s exciting that we get to work on many different projects, combine data and mechanical engineering knowledge, and take on challenging problems. Personally, I like working to minimize greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. I also like kung fu and gymnastics, although I don’t perform gymnastics!
Gareth-Henderson
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Gareth Henderson
Mechanical Engineer

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Gareth Henderson

Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, I create and optimize plans to proactively monitor and resolve alarms as well as offline data for our federal team. The size and complexity of the system requires a lot of creativity and cooperation, and DB isn’t limited to one strategy. We have a wide variety of skills and tools solve challenging problems. Pushing the limits is not just encouraged, it’s required. For me, it’s rewarding when the result is a more reliable and efficient system. I enjoy absorbing information from my peers and learning new things. I also enjoy rugby, traveling with my wife, playing Xbox with my friends, and listening to Taylor Swift. You got that right: I’m her biggest fan.
Hunter-Hamilton
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Hunter Hamilton
Commissioning Engineer

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Hunter Hamilton

Commissioning Engineer
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As a commissioning engineer at DB, I divide my time between analysis of physical operations through commissioning and analysis of data. My current client partners include Google and Walmart. We’re leveraging data together to analyze and create informed design decisions. I love focusing on responsible energy usage and having the opportunity to simplify tasks so that we work as quickly and efficiently as possible. When I’m not working with our team, you’ll find me on the mountain, mountain biking or skiing.
Ivan Zhao
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Ivan Zhao
Commissioning Engineer

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Ivan Zhao

Commissioning Engineer

As a commissioning engineer at DB, I support and assist DB managers and teams at Google with commissioning, lab services, and decarbonization needs. DB gives me the opportunity to work on a number of diverse projects and helps me to grow in multiple industries. Outside of work, I tend to spend most of my time hiking, biking, traveling, and doing automotive repairs.
Jacob-So
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Jacob So
Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Jacob So

Senior Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, I provide programming support on Microsoft projects, including identifying limitations of existing mechanical systems and providing cost-effective solutions for customer consideration. My team and I work with teams at Microsoft and CBRE to develop mechanical recommendations so that they can make the best possible decisions. Detailed system design and installation experience helps us identify potential problems in advance. I also enjoy hiking, skiing and music.
Jane Dickson
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Jane Dickson
Engineering Analyst

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Jane Dickson

Engineering Analyst

As an engineering analyst at DB, I help build data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure data flows from device to storage, where it can be accessed and utilized to build insightful visualizations. Data is an extremely powerful source of insights that drive decision-making, and that’s what makes me so passionate about it. With rapidly growing and evolving technology, we are now able to collect IoT data in real-time and leverage it to find opportunities to make buildings more energy efficient. I’m an enthusiastic traveler and enjoy bike riding, hiking, camping, nature and architecture photography. If I’m not on a trail, you’ll most likely find me editing pictures, playing guitar or eating poke.
Jeremy-Richmond
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Jeremy Richmond
Director of Business Development

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Jeremy Richmond

Director of Business Development
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As Director of Business Development, I pursue solutions for clients to solve their pains, the DB way. That means using the best new technology to advance proven engineering principles. We’re not satisfied with the status quo. I’m able to put myself in the client’s shoes and guide them in their choices in a way they find valuable. I enjoy life, both fast and slow. I worked in a stock car pit crew, I skydive, and I also love time with my family camping, hiking, biking, and scout trips.
JT Moeller
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JT Moeller
Program Manager

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JT Moeller

Program Manager
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As a program manager for data acquisition, I work with various client teams to develop solutions at scale for bringing in their smart building data. We build analytics rules and visualizations to create insights both within and across different buildings to improve operations, energy efficiency, and feedback for capital improvements. I have been working with building controls since getting out of the Navy in 2012; starting with facilities in Sacramento, then migrating into a role as a BAS technician in Seattle, then becoming a project manager and energy engineer. Last year I completed my MS in data analytics, and I’m excited to push the boundaries of what we can do with smart building data by bringing in more data science concepts. On the side I like to delve into data science and IoT around the house, play drums in a jam band with friends and coworkers and will occasionally take my motorcycle out for a track day.
Keith Bickford
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Keith Bickford
Commissioning Manager

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Keith Bickford

Commissioning Manager

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As a commissioning manager at DB, I work closely with our clients and project teams to ensure that building systems meet owners’ expectations. I am passionate about energy efficiency and health in the built environment and focus my efforts on achieving both. I enjoy mentoring our commissioning engineers and helping them grow their career. In my off time I enjoy mountain biking and hiking.
Kristina-Sing
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Kristina Sing
Director of Engineering

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Kristina Sing

Director of Engineering
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As Director of Engineering at DB, I provide context to the data. Through my 25+ years of experience troubleshooting existing HVAC systems, I know what goes wrong, what to look for and how to fix it. DB leverages data to define actionable steps to solve our clients’ problems and create systems that allow our clients to be self-sufficient. There’s a huge gap between the design and construction of buildings and building operations. A sustainable design requires sustainable operations. Facility engineers often lack time, resources, and systems knowledge to effectively and efficiently operate their buildings. DB helps them leverage their own data to be proactive to increase efficiency and improve occupant comfort. I love to coach, guide and mentor our people to help them find their passion and grow both in their personal and professional lives. Away from work, I like to plant flowers in my garden, hike, and go trail running. Fun fact, I’ve even run on the Great Wall.
Leo-Lian
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Leo Lian
Engineering Analyst

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Leo Lian

Engineering Analyst
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As an engineering analyst, I aim to combine my knowledge in data science and mechanical engineering to help our clients better understand their buildings’ performance. I enjoy bringing my data analysis skills and HVAC knowledge together to help save energy. Outside of work, I can be found hiking or cycling. Additionally, I wish to earn my private pilot license within the next few years.
Matthew-Kim
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Matthew Kim
Mechanical Engineer

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Matthew Kim

Mechanical Engineer
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I’m on the energy smart building team at DB, using my mechanical engineering skills to help Microsoft achieve their energy goals through data analytics and fault detection. I like trying to find multiple ways to solve different data problems. My goal is to help create a workflow for smarter building systems that will help clients achieve even more in the future. Personally, I enjoy running and playing worship music on the guitar, and I’m originally from Hawaii.
Max-Harshman
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Max Harshman
Vice President – Operations

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Max Harshman

Vice President – Operations
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My role as vice president of operations is to build strong DB Engineering teams and processes to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We believe every opportunity is a chance to improve the way we do things. We are always asking ourselves, “can we do better?” With emerging technologies, we believe we are changing the way buildings are operated by empowering people to make informed decisions. When I am not working, I like to relax by spending time with family and friends, golfing and listening to music.
Michael-Tome
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Michael Tome
Mechanical Engineer

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Michael Tome

Mechanical Engineer
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I’m a mechanical engineer inspired by design to pursue sustainability, beauty, and justice. I help Microsoft make the Redmond campus more sustainable. Together, we save energy, reduce waste, and cut carbon. DB combines cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions with decades of industry experience to do the most with our client’s assets. I can make a real, positive impact on the climate by optimizing buildings to use less energy and carbon. The key is micro-optimization: it takes minutes to learn best practices in tools like Excel and SQL, but those practices can save hours in the long run. When not at work, I enjoy video games and sea shanties.
Nick-Lima
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Nick Lima
Engineering Analyst

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Nick Lima

Engineering Analyst
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At DB, we drive change through dedicated and curious employees constantly looking to improve themselves. As an engineering analytics consultant, I connect the hardware side of HVAC to the software side by studying smart building systems through data science and engineering analysis. I love finding patterns in things and discovering how things work, which allows me to approach a wide variety of problems and find answers to the problems I cannot solve. I really enjoy playing music, driving fast cars, and bouldering — but not all at the same time.
Nikola-Kravik
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Nikola Kravik
Regional Director – Bay Area

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Nikola Kravik

Regional Director – Bay Area
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As DB’s Regional Director for the Bay Area, I strive to spread the mission, vision and values we cherish to the world’s historical hub for technical innovation. We are on the rise in this competitive and progressive market because we are a unique group of individuals with different engineering backgrounds and novel ideas. During my 20+ years of experience in the US, I have witnessed the architectural, engineering, construction and real estate industries transform digitally and advance to solve tough challenges like decarbonization. Through my professional leadership and contributions at ASHRAE, AIA and IBPSA, I have facilitated a collaborative business platform with owners, PMs and facility engineers impacting building energy efficiency, occupant well-being and ongoing operational costs. A true fulfillment of mine has been giving back to the engineering community by volunteering and mentoring students and recent grads. I love spending time traveling, exploring, running, skiing, hiking and coaching basketball and soccer to youngsters. Back in the ‘90s, I was a professional basketball player on the Macedonian National Junior team that miraculously climbed to be among the top 3 ranking teams in Europe!
Norm-Kirby
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Norm Kirby
Vice President

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Norm Kirby

Vice President
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As VP and a mechanical engineer, I manage HVAC and plumbing engineering solutions to client challenges such as existing building design, energy efficiency, and equipment lifecycle. DB integrates directly with building operators, sustainability teams, and developer teams to provide better awareness of their needs for new construction and major TI projects. We combine data analysis and engineering expertise with younger engineer training to create cost-effective customer solutions and energy savings. Outside of work, I enjoy home building projects, especially the challenge of designing details and making projects come to life. I also like motorcycle riding and golf. As a youth, I was a naïve jock, but as I became aware of the environmental impact of society’s enormous energy appetite, I dedicated myself to learning what we need to do to build a brighter future.
Rebecca-Cottrell
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Rebecca Cottrell
Engineering Analyst

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Rebecca Cottrell

Engineering Analyst
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I’m an engineering analyst at DB. I analyze large-scale data sets to find energy savings opportunities across thousands of buildings. I also provide guidance from a business perspective to developers. I love to learn. Being able to work with large sets of data gives me insight into systems and potential complications with them. My ability to pick up on how pieces of the process function together generates value across multiple layers of the application development process. I love the outdoors, including hiking, camping, and dirt biking. Right now, I’m learning the drums.
Shamber-Goldstein
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Shamber Goldstein
Engineering Analyst

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Shamber Goldstein

Engineering Analyst
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As an engineering analyst, I help identify ways to improve equipment and data quality at Walmart, the largest retailer in the world. I love exploring data, solving problems, and making improvements. DB is the place to do it, because we deeply value working together and working hard until the client is completely satisfied. When I’m not with my team, I love spending time in the sun, camping and going out on the water with my family and dog. I’m also a classically trained ballet dancer! In years past you may have seen me perform in the Pacific Northwest Ballet Nutcracker.
Shane-Spencer
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Shane Spencer
Software Engineer

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Shane Spencer

Software Engineer
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I’m a software engineer at DB Engineering. That means I live in that place between concept and final product; assisting our team in creating a vision that meets client needs. My specialty is building tools to analyze big data, conducting analysis, then deriving the map that connects the dots. I like to move fast, whether it’s by skateboard, surfboard, snowboard, gym, go-kart, or cars. I also love graphs, music, art, poetry, memes, and pretty lights.
Sheridan Allen
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Sheridan Allen
Senior Engineering Analyst

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Sheridan Allen

Senior Engineering Analyst
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I’m an engineering analyst, and I often say: “we’re saving the world one kilowatt hour at a time.” We solve new problems in new ways every day. We share a passion with our clients for pushing boundaries. We work within their environments and their data as partners for better solutions. DB Engineering is on the leading edge of change, and in some cases, pulling the industry with us to new heights. I encourage my team to be creative, share goals, and consider all ramifications of a decision. I’m also a highly committed fantasy football commissioner, over-engineering league statistics and demonstrating the bad beats Blake Bortles delivered me in the league championship. I’m also a founding member of Hike-and-Hops, earning that IPA on a snowcapped vista overlooking the North Cascades.
Steve Ng
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Steve Ng
Engineering Analyst

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Steve Ng

Engineering Analyst
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I’m an engineering analyst at DB, working on clever ways to solve data and data connectivity problems with the Department of Defense. I like working in a company that understands how to use data to drive change and help clients do better. I also enjoy home improvement, being a dog daddy, and ultimate frisbee. I was recently a national champion in ultimate.
Taylor Prince
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Taylor Prince
Mechanical Engineer

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Taylor Prince

Mechanical Engineer
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As a mechanical engineer at DB, my job is big data analysis and engineering with Microsoft/CBRE commercial buildings. DB fills a niche that combines both IT/OT through big data analysis, engineering principles, and practices. I love to physically work on things and problem solve. On my own time, I relax by pushing myself physically. I’ve totaled 1,340 lb lifted, between squat, bench, and deadlifts at the 198 lb weight class. I also enjoy motorsports, skiing and snowboarding.
Tom Skoczylas
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Tom Skoczylas
Mechanical Engineer

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Tom Skoczylas

Mechanical Engineer

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As a mechanical engineer at DB, I support and assist the teams at Google with bringing new smart buildings online, improving data connectivity, and reducing energy use of existing systems to shrink their carbon footprint. Working at DB means we are reducing energy consumption in buildings, thereby saving the Earth, which is pretty cool. Outside of work, I tend to spend most of my time with my two pet rabbits, hiking, going to the gym, bouldering, and finishing up my master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the UW.
Tom Williams
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Tom Williams
Engineering Analyst

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Tom Williams

Engineering Analyst
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As an engineering analyst, I help clients organize, understand, and leverage their data. From there, we work together to make meaningful changes that help them save money, operate more efficiently, and improve comfort within their buildings. Our tools make our clients jobs easier and allow them to focus more on big picture items, like reducing their environmental impact. What drives me is curiosity and a desire to keep growing my skillset. I like to deep-dive client challenges and figure out powerful solutions. When I’m not partnering with clients, I’m often at Marymoor Park with my two dogs, Mickey and Pepper.
Travis Welch
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Travis Welch
Software Engineer

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Travis Welch

Software Engineer

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As a software engineer at DB, I work to improve data architecture by writing software to automate data transformation and maintain cloud infrastructure. My goal is to build a framework where analysts don’t ever have to touch raw data or think about where it’s coming from, so they can focus 100% on what they do best: deriving insights. I also climb rocks, backpack through Washington’s public lands and fish its many streams, sometimes all at the same time.
Trevor Sodorff
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Trevor Sodorff
Director of Engineering Analytics

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Trevor Sodorff

Director of Engineering Analytics
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As director of engineering analytics at DB, I help drive the company’s technical capabilities for getting and using data. Access to data and understanding how to use it enables us to help improve the entire industry beyond traditional engineering alone. I want to upend our industry, and free people from mundane tasks that machines can and should be taught to do for us. Given a whiteboard, I can explain almost anything to anyone, and you won’t see a whiteboard in our office without one of my schematics or diagrams on it. I enjoy skiing, writing and producing music, and I like burritos. A lot.
Yang Yue
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Yang Yue
Engineering Analyst

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Yang Yue

Engineering Analyst
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As an engineering analyst at DB, I help evaluate and troubleshoot the performance of clients’ IoT systems. I also help product owners coordinate team effort for a smooth project rollout. Our entire team has an excellent understanding of both building systems and data. We use data to provide a more efficient and insightful view towards the building’s systems. I enjoy big projects, like working with Walmart, that offer great opportunities to understand a full stack of a data and communicate with teams with different backgrounds and roles: hardware, software, data engineers, site technicians, and project managers. It inspires me when I see how different people think about the same project. Away from work, I enjoy tennis, karaoke, and cooking.
Zach Dinger
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Zach Dinger
Mechanical Engineer

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Zach Dinger

Mechanical Engineer
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I have a passion for mechanical things. As a mechanical engineer at DB, I create energy smart building dashboards and PowerBI reports to optimize building energy use and operation. I love getting to know a new project and diving into drawings and schedules to understand how the building operates. Being a part of a project from beginning to end is a great feeling. When I’m not at work I’m in my garage wrenching on a project, in the mountains skiing, or out fishing in the Puget Sound. One time I caught a shark!

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DB Engineering is a growing company, and we are always interested in passionate and talented people.
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Seattle
8509 154th Avenue NE, Suite 210
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 606-0139

Singapore
67 Jurong West Central 3, #07-06
Singapore 648333
+65 9078 1227

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Edmonton
Suite 200, 10065 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 3B1


Calgary
Altius Centre Suite 1500
500 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 2V6

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