• Meet Anny Gutierrez, a ProjectWise administrator working in our Maitland, FL office! Anny joined CDM Smith in 2013 part-time as an admin. During her first year with the firm, Anny worked tirelessly to balance work and school, attending classes after work to earn her B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from @uagm_usa in Orlando. To add to her success, Anny has now been a fulltime Information Management Specialist and ProjectWise administrator for the past 3 years. . HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS PROFESSION? I’ve always liked helping people and I’m good at solving problems. Originally, I was interested in being a psychologist, but then I became more involved in technology and never looked back! . WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB? I enjoy when I finish a request from someone and they said me an email saying, “Thank you so much!” or, “You saved my life!” . WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Cooking, shopping, attending church service, spending quality time with my family and helping others. . WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was a model! . #Orlando #Technology #ProjectWise #FacesOfCDMSmith #CDMSmithWomen #AnaGMendezUniversity #Teamwork
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    Meet Anny Gutierrez, a ProjectWise administrator working in our Maitland, FL office! Anny joined CDM Smith in 2013 part-time as an admin. During her first year with the firm, Anny worked tirelessly to balance work and school, attending classes after work to earn her B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from @uagm_usa in Orlando. To add to her success, Anny has now been a fulltime Information Management Specialist and ProjectWise administrator for the past 3 years. . HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS PROFESSION? I’ve always liked helping people and I’m good at solving problems. Originally, I was interested in being a psychologist, but then I became more involved in technology and never looked back! . WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB? I enjoy when I finish a request from someone and they said me an email saying, “Thank you so much!” or, “You saved my life!” . WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Cooking, shopping, attending church service, spending quality time with my family and helping others. . WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was a model! . #Orlando #Technology #ProjectWise #FacesOfCDMSmith #CDMSmithWomen #AnaGMendezUniversity #Teamwork
  • Meet principal and senior project manager, Yanice Mercado, PE, PMP! When she’s not applying her outstanding work ethic and excellent communication skills to lead projects for clients like the @cityofboyntonbeach, she’s either at the beach, traveling or spending quality time with her family. Yanice also has a passion for volunteering. Throughout the pandemic, she has been supporting @kindnessangels and @kindnessmatters365 by donating essential items, and cooking meals for the local homeless community. . WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT CDM SMITH? CDM Smith gave me the opportunity to relocate back to Puerto Rico (where I was born and raised!) and work as part of CDM Caribbean Engineers. For 10 years, we worked with the local water and wastewater utility to implement a large Capital Improvements Program. Through this program, I was able to make a positive contribution to my beloved island. Being able to work and give back to my island made me really proud! . HOW HAS CDM SMITH PROVIDED YOU AN UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE? During and after my two pregnancies, I’ve enjoyed a flexible work schedule, which has given me that much needed balance between being a hands-on mom and a successful engineer/project manager. . WHAT’S SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I come from an island which means no snow…but I love to snowboard! . #FacesOfCDMSmith #ProjectManager #WorkingMom #Engineering #Environment #UnmatchedEmployeeExperience #GivingBack #PuertoRico #Florida #Snowboarding
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    Meet principal and senior project manager, Yanice Mercado, PE, PMP! When she’s not applying her outstanding work ethic and excellent communication skills to lead projects for clients like the @cityofboyntonbeach, she’s either at the beach, traveling or spending quality time with her family. Yanice also has a passion for volunteering. Throughout the pandemic, she has been supporting @kindnessangels and @kindnessmatters365 by donating essential items, and cooking meals for the local homeless community. . WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AT CDM SMITH? CDM Smith gave me the opportunity to relocate back to Puerto Rico (where I was born and raised!) and work as part of CDM Caribbean Engineers. For 10 years, we worked with the local water and wastewater utility to implement a large Capital Improvements Program. Through this program, I was able to make a positive contribution to my beloved island. Being able to work and give back to my island made me really proud! . HOW HAS CDM SMITH PROVIDED YOU AN UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE? During and after my two pregnancies, I’ve enjoyed a flexible work schedule, which has given me that much needed balance between being a hands-on mom and a successful engineer/project manager. . WHAT’S SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I come from an island which means no snow…but I love to snowboard! . #FacesOfCDMSmith #ProjectManager #WorkingMom #Engineering #Environment #UnmatchedEmployeeExperience #GivingBack #PuertoRico #Florida #Snowboarding
  • Meet the intrepid Dave Burnett! An outdoorsman and environmental engineer, it’s no surprise that Dave chose a career protecting and cleaning our waterways. When not designing drinking water transmission mains or rehabilitating local sewer systems for clients like the MWRA (@mwra_photos), you might find Dave hiking, running, skiing or white-water rafting. . HOW HAS CDM SMITH PROVIDED YOU AN UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE? I took advantage of tuition reimbursement and completed my master’s at @northeastern while working full-time. My manager was very supportive and we created a flexible schedule to complete my work, be in class and not lose my mind in the process. . WHAT MENTOR HAS BEEN CRUCIAL TO YOUR CAREER GROWTH? The late Kate Biedron was my mentor for the first 5 years of my career. She was a major reason why I decided to join CDM Smith after completing my undergrad at @uconn and she shaped me into the engineer I am today. . WHAT ARE SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU? I’m an ultrarunner. Last summer I ran 100 miles across Connecticut without sleeping. I have also been a big brother with @bbbsamerica for almost 5 years now. This winter marks my 12th season of coaching youth skiing at @attitashmountainresort on the weekends. . #FacesOfCDMSmith #Engineer #Environment #Water #Running #Hiking #Ski #Skiing #WhiteWaterRafting #UltraRunning #ExtremeSports #UnmatchedEmployeeExperience #Mentor #Coach #BigBrother #GivingBack
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    Meet the intrepid Dave Burnett! An outdoorsman and environmental engineer, it’s no surprise that Dave chose a career protecting and cleaning our waterways. When not designing drinking water transmission mains or rehabilitating local sewer systems for clients like the MWRA (@mwra_photos), you might find Dave hiking, running, skiing or white-water rafting. . HOW HAS CDM SMITH PROVIDED YOU AN UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE? I took advantage of tuition reimbursement and completed my master’s at @northeastern while working full-time. My manager was very supportive and we created a flexible schedule to complete my work, be in class and not lose my mind in the process. . WHAT MENTOR HAS BEEN CRUCIAL TO YOUR CAREER GROWTH? The late Kate Biedron was my mentor for the first 5 years of my career. She was a major reason why I decided to join CDM Smith after completing my undergrad at @uconn and she shaped me into the engineer I am today. . WHAT ARE SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU? I’m an ultrarunner. Last summer I ran 100 miles across Connecticut without sleeping. I have also been a big brother with @bbbsamerica for almost 5 years now. This winter marks my 12th season of coaching youth skiing at @attitashmountainresort on the weekends. . #FacesOfCDMSmith #Engineer #Environment #Water #Running #Hiking #Ski #Skiing #WhiteWaterRafting #UltraRunning #ExtremeSports #UnmatchedEmployeeExperience #Mentor #Coach #BigBrother #GivingBack
  • Jack McHugh wasn’t always sure he wanted to work in construction. He originally attended Greenville College to become a teacher, then joined the Army, but once he finally found himself in construction management, he knew it was the perfect fit. Now a Lead Construction Representative, Jack has worked out of our Tampa, FL office for more than 26 years. *** WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU WORKING ON? I’m currently working on a handful of projects, including the Hillsborough County resource recovery facility, Pinellas County resource recovery facility, and Pinellas County landfill and their industrial water treatment plant. *** WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB? I love the variety of projects I work on and their different challenges. One of my favorite experiences is working on hurricane recovery because it’s very satisfying for all the people we’re helping. The long hours with no days off was hard, but it was right up my alley with my Army experience and distance running background. *** WHAT ARE YOUR NON-WORK PASSIONS? I still try to run, and on days I don’t, I still try to get my 10,000 steps walking. I also garden and do lots of volunteer work, mostly with the Lakeland Police Department. *** SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I sponsor a website for a group trying to save the coral reef in Belize, but they are really struggling now with no tourism. You can support at https://paddletoprotectbelize.com. *** #FacesOfCDMSmith #Tampa #Construction #ConstructionManagement #GreenvilleCollege #Army #HurricaneRecovery #LakelandPolice #Belize #PaddleToProtectBelize #DistanceRunner #HillsboroughCounty
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    Jack McHugh wasn’t always sure he wanted to work in construction. He originally attended Greenville College to become a teacher, then joined the Army, but once he finally found himself in construction management, he knew it was the perfect fit. Now a Lead Construction Representative, Jack has worked out of our Tampa, FL office for more than 26 years. *** WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU WORKING ON? I’m currently working on a handful of projects, including the Hillsborough County resource recovery facility, Pinellas County resource recovery facility, and Pinellas County landfill and their industrial water treatment plant. *** WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB? I love the variety of projects I work on and their different challenges. One of my favorite experiences is working on hurricane recovery because it’s very satisfying for all the people we’re helping. The long hours with no days off was hard, but it was right up my alley with my Army experience and distance running background. *** WHAT ARE YOUR NON-WORK PASSIONS? I still try to run, and on days I don’t, I still try to get my 10,000 steps walking. I also garden and do lots of volunteer work, mostly with the Lakeland Police Department. *** SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I sponsor a website for a group trying to save the coral reef in Belize, but they are really struggling now with no tourism. You can support at https://paddletoprotectbelize.com. *** #FacesOfCDMSmith #Tampa #Construction #ConstructionManagement #GreenvilleCollege #Army #HurricaneRecovery #LakelandPolice #Belize #PaddleToProtectBelize #DistanceRunner #HillsboroughCounty
  • Amol Daxikar, associate management specialist, began working for CDM Smith as an intern in 1998 while pursuing his master’s in civil and environmental engineering at @rutgersu. Amol credits the many industry leaders and mentors he has worked with at CDM Smith over the past 2+ decades for enriching his professional life and helping him find success. “Caring for you is in our company’s DNA,” he explains. Whether he's leading an e-Builder system implementation for capital improvement programs or deploying tablet programs for large infrastructure projects, Amol is on a constant mission to streamline work. . HOW HAS YOUR CAREER EVOLVED SINCE YOU JOINED CDM SMITH? I have been privileged to have worked as an environmental engineer, GIS and database specialist, project manager and a Program/Project Management Information System implementation specialist. What I love about our firm is that we have always been at the forefront of technology. I enjoy helping clients adopt new technologies to solve their complex engineering problems. . WHAT MENTORS HAVE BEEN CRUCIAL TO YOUR CAREER GROWTH? Firas Makarem (spot him in photo 2!) who taught me to manage delicate situations and crisis management, and Tim Wall who taught me to always be forward-thinking and be the best at what you do. . WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK? In the past 6 months, my family has created more than 1,000 masks and gowns for the Boston-area medical community to support the COVID-19 response. I was also a den leader when my son was a cub scout and now, I am a volunteer in his troop’s journey as a boy scout. I am also a recreational bridge player and enjoy occasionally playing golf. . #FacesOfCDMSmith #AmazingCareers #Intern #ProjectManager #Engineering #Technology #GIS #PMIS #EBuilder #Mentorship #Volunteer #GivingBack #Bridge #Golf
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    Amol Daxikar, associate management specialist, began working for CDM Smith as an intern in 1998 while pursuing his master’s in civil and environmental engineering at @rutgersu. Amol credits the many industry leaders and mentors he has worked with at CDM Smith over the past 2+ decades for enriching his professional life and helping him find success. “Caring for you is in our company’s DNA,” he explains. Whether he's leading an e-Builder system implementation for capital improvement programs or deploying tablet programs for large infrastructure projects, Amol is on a constant mission to streamline work. . HOW HAS YOUR CAREER EVOLVED SINCE YOU JOINED CDM SMITH? I have been privileged to have worked as an environmental engineer, GIS and database specialist, project manager and a Program/Project Management Information System implementation specialist. What I love about our firm is that we have always been at the forefront of technology. I enjoy helping clients adopt new technologies to solve their complex engineering problems. . WHAT MENTORS HAVE BEEN CRUCIAL TO YOUR CAREER GROWTH? Firas Makarem (spot him in photo 2!) who taught me to manage delicate situations and crisis management, and Tim Wall who taught me to always be forward-thinking and be the best at what you do. . WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK? In the past 6 months, my family has created more than 1,000 masks and gowns for the Boston-area medical community to support the COVID-19 response. I was also a den leader when my son was a cub scout and now, I am a volunteer in his troop’s journey as a boy scout. I am also a recreational bridge player and enjoy occasionally playing golf. . #FacesOfCDMSmith #AmazingCareers #Intern #ProjectManager #Engineering #Technology #GIS #PMIS #EBuilder #Mentorship #Volunteer #GivingBack #Bridge #Golf