JEFF FINI, PE, MBA

Founder and CEO

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.

TIM CHADWICK, PE, LEED AP

President, Mechanical Engineer / San Jose

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.

SAIED NAZERI, PE, CPD, LEED AP

Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Francisco

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.

RICH GARRISON

Partner, Technology

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.

DIARMUID HARTLEY

Managing Director, Mechanical Engineer / Los Angeles

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.

REZA ZARE

Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Jose

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.

TG DAVALLOU, LEED AP

Partner, Mechanical Engineer / San Francisco

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.