Meet our team

Anahita Alavi

Anahita has been with SDI since April 2018, specializing in the engineering design of cold-formed metal framing for soffit systems, typical curtain walls and platforms, roof and floor joists, load-bearing structures, and structural design of roof curbs. Her project experience spans a variety of building types, including high schools, car dealerships, hospitals, and airports.

She possesses a strong foundation in the design of concrete, steel, and hydraulic structures and is currently working toward obtaining her EIT certification.

Anahita holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from BASU University and an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with a focus on hydraulic structures from Tehran Science and Research University.

She lives in Atlanta with her family. In her free time, Anahita enjoys playing the piano, listening to music, weightlifting and working out, hiking, playing badminton, reading novels and books, and watching movies.

Calvin Jordan

Calvin has worked with SDI since 2014.  Calvin prepares calculations in specialty design for curb/support rail design of roof top units and structures. He has specialized in design of structural steel, concrete, wood, and load-bearing and infill cold-formed metal framing.  Some of these projects include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Brandon, FL, and The Grayco Development in Bluffton, SC.

Calvin graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an Emphasis on Structures and Construction.  Calvin was a Codes Consultant with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, where he led State Task Forces consisting of architects, engineers, and contractors on the adoption of the mandatory and permissive ICC codes into Georgia State Law.  He and his wife Candice currently live in Suwanee, GA with their three children.

Michael Shewchuk

Michael Shewchuk is a Senior Engineer that has worked with SDI since 2005.  He specializes in load-bearing and shear wall design of single and multi-story buildings.  Past projects include design of the 7-story load-bearing Residence Inn by Marriott at Spruill Arts Center in Dunwoody, Georgia, and roof framing for  Augusta National Golf Club Headquarters building.

Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering) from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in 2001.  He is a registered professional structural engineer in his home state  of Georgia.  He was a board member of the southeast chapter of Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) from 2009-2014.  He and his wife, Diana, live in Roswell with their two daughters.

Nabegheh Hojabri

Naubi has worked with SDI for 25 years. She prepares specialty engineering of cold formed metal framing design including curtainwall, Soffit systems and platform. She specializes in curtainwall and platform framing. Recent projects include design of Stokes West- Residential tower in Cleavland & SC Cinema in Indianapolis, IN.

Naubi graduated in 1998 in Montreal, Canada. She enjoys travelling & socializing with friends & family.

Jason Mathis

Jason has worked for SDI since 2007. He is the head of SDI's Panel shop drawing and BIM department. Creating detailed, fully dimensioned panels using primarily the Vertex BD software along with other software's if required. The panel shops include a bill of material for each individual panel, a layout plan of the panels and an overall material list per each level for material orders. Jason also has experience in Revit 3D modeling and design. He is responsible for keeping up to date with BIM software's and practices. Significant projects he has worked on include The Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and the many Whole Foods Markets for which he provided Revit models. Jason graduated with an Associates degree in drafting and applied sciences. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and camping.

Yi Chen

Yi specializes in design of multi-story senior living/student housing/hotel with CFS and wood framing, and infill cold-formed metal framing.  Recent projects include Homewood Suites in Charlotte, NC, and Province Village in Pearland, TX. Yi graduated from West Virginia University and Shanghai Jiaotong University with Bachelor and graduate degrees in Civil/structural Engineering.  He is a registered PE in the state of Georgia and several other states. He and his wife Jin currently live in Alpharetta, GA with their two children. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer.

Darioush Hovanloo

Darioush (Don) Hovanloo has worked with SDI since 1999. He prepares specialty engineering of cold-formed metal framing for typical curtain walls, soffits, floor and roof joists, and single-story load-bearing structures.

Darioush graduated from Florida Institute of Technology. He is married with two kids. He spends his free time working around the house.

Niloufar Warriner

Niloufar joined SDI in June 2017 and plays a vital role in managing the organization’s daily operations. Her responsibilities include payroll and benefits administration, project coordination, invoicing, accounts receivable, and front desk operations. In addition, she leads team-building initiatives to foster a collaborative work environment and oversees all marketing efforts and website management.

Niloufar holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Jayesh Phatangare

Jayesh Phatangare began his full-time structural engineering career with SDI and has since gained over a decade of experience in the field. He specializes in cold-formed steel (CFS) engineering and has contributed to the design and execution of more than 1,000 projects, ranging from small-scale structures to large, complex commercial and residential developments. 

Jayesh holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structures) from Clemson University, South Carolina, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Pune University, India. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado and a Chartered Engineer in India.

Outside of work, Jayesh enjoys traveling, cross-country road trips, and spending quality time with his family.

Stefan Shoredits

Stefan has been with SDI since 2015. He specializes in the design of various cold-formed steel framing systems, which includes typical exterior curtainwalls, floor/roof joists, trusses, miscellaneous interior framing, and single and multi-story load bearing buildings. Recent projects include design of exterior and interior framing for the Alice Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, AR, and the exterior framing for Georgia Tech Student-Athlete Performance Center in Atlanta, GA.

Stefan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Georgia. In his free time, he enjoys being with his family, woodworking, and playing/watching soccer.

Michelle R. Walker

Michelle Walker is a Project Engineer that has worked with SDI since 2002.  She specializes in curtain wall commercial buildings.  Notable projects include the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and The Legends at Broomfield Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility, a 82,000 sf two story load bearing building in Broomfield, CO.

Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1998.  She and her husband reside in Smithfield, VA with their three girls, in her free time she enjoys spending time in her garden.

Cherif Ben Bacha

Cherif joined the SDI team back in Oct 2019 as a Panel Designer on the Prefabrication Panel team. His background is in architectural design and is strongly knowledgeable in 2D and 3D modeling softwares. At his time with SDI, he has participated in drafting and penalization of many light gauge and load bearing walls projects.

Cherif graduated with a Master's of Science in Architecture from University of Constantine in Algeria. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, and anything tech.