Team

Andrew began his legal career working at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and was a founding partner of the firm now known as Boies, Schiller & Flexner, where he handled a range of matters including corporate governance, intellectual property, breach of contract and product liability claims for clients such as Calvin Klein, Columbia University, Host Marriott, Tyco, and Solow Realty where he also served as General Counsel. Andrew is also the CEO of iBUILT Parking.

Ayall is an entrepreneurial leader with a track record of achieving exceptional results in highly competitive markets. He has been a NY County Assistant DA, a corporate litigator at Rosenman & Colin LLP, and a business executive, and uniquely sits at the crossroads of law, finance, corporate strategy, and real estate. Ayall’s experience includes a principal role at an investment advisory firm and CEO roles at two highly regarded commercial real estate brokerage firms.

Brett has over 20 years of experience managing businesses, teams and client relationships. He is a subject matter expert in development, financing, design, and construction; a LEED Accredited Professional; a 15-year Environmental Leadership Program Fellow; a member of the U.S. Green Building Council; and a Habitat for Humanity Board Member. Brett’s industry awards include the Top 15 Stars to Watch in National Student Housing and the Business Review Top 40 Under 40.

Chuck has over 20 years of corporate accounting and financial experience in two of the world’s most highly-regulated industries, pharmaceuticals (Sanofi Pasteur) and nuclear power (Susquehanna Nuclear). As the leader of the FP&A team at Susquehanna Nuclear, he developed a five-year business plan totaling $2.5 billion dollars, including $500 million for capital projects, and played integral role in delivering multi-million-dollar projects safely, on-time and on-budget.

Cindy has over 25 years of experience as a supply chain professional, combining expertise in procurement, inventory management and supplier management. She has implemented cost savings exceeding $1 million per year, and her strong negotiation skills have resulted in significant payment term reductions for many of her previous employers. Cindy has also led and developed plant procurement operations, including seven remote service centers  for a manufacturer.

Danil is a designer, programmer, and entrepreneur creating technology to transform the building industry Trained as an architect, he has expertise across a diverse set of fields including professional practice, research, and software development. Danil teaches architecture and technology at Columbia University and Pratt Institute. As iBUILT’s CTO, he oversees the development of ground-breaking technologies to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.

Gonzalo has over 20 years of experience in world-class manufacturing. He has a wealth of expertise in designing, leading, and ramping up large-scale international manufacturing solutions, and has delivered lean and highly efficient manufacturing strategies in the automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, healthcare and semiconductor industries. Gonzalo was previously a Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Tesla and held various executive level positions at Jabil.

Jim has over 30 years of systems engineering, program management, and business development experience.  Jim brings automation and linear motor parking technology to iBUILT Group, and he is experienced in development and execution of complex cutting-edge technology. His past positions include CTO of iBUILT Parking, GM at Magplane Technology, and VP of Engineering at MagneMotion, a Rockwell Automation company.  Jim spent his early career as a systems engineer at Raytheon.

Joe has 40 years of construction management experience and brings a breadth of expertise to iBUILT. He started as a tradesman and after college, worked in project management and estimating before advancing to Director and Vice President of Pre-Construction roles. Joe has worked on countless projects in New York, California, Texas, Florida and many other locations across the U.S. He also teaches Construction Estimating at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY.

Kaz has been designing and building robotic automation and machines for over 40 years, holds patents in the U.S. and Europe, and has extensive expertise in industrial manufacturing, including Lean and Six Sigma. He has held executive leadership roles in the automotive, aerospace, defense, chemical and office furniture industries. Kaz holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and he is fluent in English, French, Italian and Turkish.

Melissa has over 30 years of experience leading transformational B2B and B2C branding and integrated marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement, growth and shareholder value. She has held executive positions at several renowned global brand consultancies, managed corporate marketing and branding for a fintech innovator, and advised numerous global leaders including IBM, UPS, Nike, American Express, J&J, and United Way. Melissa holds an MBA from The Wharton School.

Michael has over 20 years of experience in construction, technology, and design, and a track record for delivering responsible and sustainable business growth. He has worked at Cobb Hill Construction, Autodesk, and more recently with Ipswich Bay Glass as a BIM Engineering Manager, where he managed technology and BIM standards and content, among many other responsibilities. Michael holds a Master of Business Administration from Antioch University.

Mitch brings over 30 years of extensive project background and situational knowledge of design, analysis, and construction expertise to iBUILT. Previously, he served as Vice President of Engineering for a timber/steel based modular manufacturer, where he provided structural engineering and design services for volumetric modular configurations for a wide range of residential and commercial projects. He is a Registered Professional/ Structural Engineer and holds an MBA.

Nick is a cybersecurity expert with almost two decades of management and IT expertise protecting the integrity of hardware, software and data. Through his own firm, he supported numerous public and private sector clients. He was a technical advisor, assisting PE/VC firms with due diligence on high-profile transactions globally. With a business management proficiency from HBS, he now applies his capabilities to ameliorate, optimize and fortify iBUILT Group’s digital assets.

Ray has over 36 years of commercial construction experience. He began his career at Deluxe Building Systems and has held executive management positions at leading modular construction manufacturers including  VBC Manufacturing,  Ritz-Craft Corporation and Excel Homes LLC. Ray served on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council from 2009 -2015, and he is an active participant on numerous industry and private committees.