Meet Our Team
Yi Zhang, P.E., S.E., MSCE
President
Yi has over 25 years of experience in engineering design and project and construction management. She currently works in diverse industries including food and meat processing, oil and gas, energy, power, refinery and petrochemical sectors, manufacturing, processing facilities and EPC services. She has experience in Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering and Construction Management including Greenfield and Brownfield food processing facilities, thermal oxidization, combustion system and waste heat boilers; petroleum tank terminals and tank farms; pressure vessels and crude pipelines, energy and ISO auditing. Yi has further experience in boiler/steam generation/heat exchanger systems; blower/compressed air/vacuum systems and HVAC systems, power, process, hydraulic, utility and wastewater piping systems and facility due-diligence surveys. She is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in 40+ states. and an S.E. in Oklahoma. Yi is also a RETA Certificated Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Operator I.
Jay Pascual, P.E.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Jay is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. As a licensed professional engineer, he has over 17 years of engineering experience in the food and meat industry and the commercial industry. He has designed a variety of mechanical utilities, HVAC, and plumbing systems for large-scale capital projects in the food processing industry and commercial facilities. Jay is experienced in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit, mechanical engineering, and construction
Mukarram Mir
Lead Structural Engineer
Mukarram holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology and a Master of Engineering from Osmania University. He is an experienced design engineer and structural engineer, with a proven track record in analysis and design of residential and commercial buildings and analysis and design of structures in cement and power in the residential and commercial sector. He has worked with Indian, American, and British codes of practice. Mukarram has hands-on experience with structures ranging from coal mill buildings, conveyor galleries, trstles, transfer towers, equipment foundations, steel sheds, showrooms and workshops, and substations with special foundations such as raft, raft on pile foundations, and raft on soil treated with ground improvement techniques such as stone columns.
Eric Kunkel
Controller, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CGMA
Eric has many years of experience working in the public accounting industry including as a business founder, owner and managing partner. He has worked extensively with entrepreneurs with middle-market and smaller companies in the manufacturing and distribution, upstream and midstream oil and gas, real estate development and construction, and professional services sectors, including work with multi-national companies resulting in recognition from the U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Oklahoma Governor. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Accredited in Business Valuation, and a Certified Valuation Analyst. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa, with a Bachelor of Science degree and, a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Dainer Smith, PMP
Senior Project Engineer
Dainer is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Within the oil and gas industry, Dainer has led and managed technical projects at all levels, from upstream to midstream to downstream. He is a licensed Project Management Professional with skills in construction, project control and documentation, piping and instrumentation drawing, mechanical engineering, and refinery operations.
Steve Chromy PE, SE, P.Eng
Senior Structural Engineer
Steve has a BS in Civil Engineering, and a Certificate in Construction Administration. He will be the senior structural engineering checker for the CSA team and is part of PEPM’s continuous quality control effort. Steve is a licensed structural engineer and a licensed professional engineer in both the US and Canada. Steve has many years of engineering experience in process facilities, industrial, commercial, and municipal buildings, as well as wastewater treatment structures.
Jul Hasnan, P.E.
Senior Structural Engineer
Jul holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and University of South Alabama. He has eleven years of experience in structural engineering design, with a deep understanding of construction and a strong field background. Jul’s structural engineering design profile includes multiple 50,000 to 700,000 SF industrial and commercial buildings, as well as smaller structures. Before joining PEPM, Jul was the working engineering manager for the CSA team of an engineering company.
Jeff Cartwright, P.E.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Jeff Cartwright is a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University. With years of experience delivering excellence on complex commercial and industrial projects, he refined his skills while working for a Fortune 500 company, where he worked on assignments in the commercial and food processing industries.
Derek Gates, P.E.
Lead Electrical Engineer
Derek is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He specializes in electrical and mechanical design, with a primary focus on commercial, municipal and industrial electrical systems. He has performed many designs related to emergency power generation (generators up to 1.5 MW), street and highway lighting, power distribution and lighting for commercial clients, and phone/data and UPS systems.
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Vincent Yung, PE
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in Mechanical Engineering disciplines. Over 20 years of experience across the oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
Education:
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Industry Experience:
20 years
Professional Activities:
Active member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Suresh Maddineni
Senior Structural Engineer
More than 9 years of experience in Steel and RCC structures in the US, Middle East, UK, India, and Malaysia projects. Suresh’s expertise includes engineering design in oil & gas, power plants, petrochemical, process facility designs, irrigation, water treatment, wastewater treatment, steel building, and bridges.
Education:
Master of Engineering, Structural and Civil Engineering, VIT University
Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering, SK University
Industry Experience:
9 years
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Michael Merritt
Senior Project Engineer
Experienced engineer with a decade of progressive roles in oil and gas, manufacturing, and EV production. Skilled in managing projects and teams to optimize processes and outcomes and driving cost reductions amounting to $1M+ across various sectors. Adept at implementing continuous improvement and leveraging data for strategic decisions.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tulsa
Industry Experience:
12 years
Rama Reddy
Project Lead, Design
Rama holds a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from J.N.T University. He is experienced in managing team operations, developing and directing project plans, working with foreign experts, design quality, technical accuracy of drawings, calculating pipe wall thickness, piping system head loss, pipe span, project management, piping and layout methodologies, 3D model reviews, and design changes. Rama's skills include piping design, leading design projects, CADWorx, Aveva PDMS, Autodesk Plant 3D, ASME, ASTM, API, NORSOK, SHELL, and general piping standards.
Narasimha Akkammagari
Lead Designer
Extensive experience as a Lead Structural Designer. Expertise includes structural modeling, general arrangement, detailing, BOM calculations, and reviewing 3D models for structures. Proficient in leading structural design projects and skilled in using CADWorx, SP3D, Tekla Structures, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Education:
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Industry Experience:
13 years
Ajit Desai
Lead Electrical Designer
Lead Electrical Designer with over 19 years of professional experience in electrical and instrumentation design, drafting, and 3D modeling in CADWorx and SP 3D within the energy sector and power plant projects, working in oil and gas. Experienced in the design of electrical and instrumentation and control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.
Education:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Industry Experience:
19 years
Stefano de Rosmini
Mechanical Engineer
Stefano graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He has valuable experience in the design of food processing facilities and commercial buildings, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and structural engineering.
Arshad Shaik
Structural Engineer
Arshad holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Structural Engineering. With over 6 years of professional experience in designing residential and commercial buildings, Arshad specializes in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures, industrial steel buildings, foundations, and low-rise wood residential structures. He has hands-on experience with various structures, including steel warehouses, power transmission line foundations, steel canopies, container buildings, and water-retaining concrete structures.
Sandeep Mohite
Senior Designer
Sandeep studied Mechanical Engineering at Rajasthan University, and is proficient in design review, Navisworks, CADWorx, and AutoCAD. His experience includes plot plan layout, equipment layout, section drawing, piping layout, equipment design and preparation of equipment GADs and fabrication drawings, nozzle orientation, piping support, isometric drawing, piping study for detail and proposal engineering projects with 2D and 3D modeling design output, piping skids, columns, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, platforms and ladders, and technical resolution and as-built preparation for final submission of isometrics and layouts.
Kelley Flanagan
Designer
Kelley is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and will hold a B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design. She has 10 years of experience in the construction industry ranging from being a safety specialist, project engineer, drafter, and designer. She is skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination, digital printing, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and Adobe CC software. Kelley is originally from San Diego, CA but has called Northwest Arkansas her home for the last 5 years.
Wade Brightwell
Office Administrator
Wade holds a B.S. in Communications from Arkansas State University. Wade has worked in management in multiple Fortune 500 companies as both a supervisor and manager. He is originally from Northeast Arkansas, and has lived in Tulsa for the past 7 years.