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About DTC

DTC is a multidiscipline consulting engineering firm incorporated in the State of Connecticut in 1979 and began as an environmental and infrastructure engineering firm, focusing on government projects throughout the United States.  DTC's Corporate Headquarters moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2016.

Since our founding, DTC has put over $5 Billion in buildings and infrastructure in place in the US and abroad. DTC’s projects range from $10,000 minor tenant fit out to $125,000,000 public schools. 

Experience
Depth.

Our clients benefit from over 4 decades of experience in highly regulated and challenging environments, overcoming both predictable and unexpected difficulties to deliver on time and on budget. Every new project benefits from every DTC project that came before it.
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Obsessed with the Details
These decades of experience and passion to stay in front of industry trends and technologies are still only the beginning for us. We look forward to starting on our next amazing project: Yours!

Meet the Leaders
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Kumar Buvanendaran, PE
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Robert Hammersley
>> Shay Atluru - Managing Principal

Shay Atluru joined DTC in 1991 and created a vision to grow the company from a small engineering firm to a trusted name in sizable construction and design work. 

In 2009, under Shay’s leadership, DTC reached a sales record of over $100,000,000.  DTC also crossed national borders and began working overseas and in remote locations. 

Shay has a B.S. in Engineering and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University, and has taken post-graduate studies in law, deconstruction, hazardous waste, and contracts.  He sits on many civic and community boards, and truly becomes involved with the communities in which he works, lives, and plays.

After constructing projects in 46 states and 5 countries, Shay currently focuses on local development efforts in the Sarasota community.

>> Kumar Buvanendaran, PE - Principal

Kumar joined DTC in 2023, bringing an infusion of energy and market experience from his many highly successful startups and partnerships in the industry, including the engineering and construction powerhouse PrimeAE.

A general partner in nVentures, and active in the investor and business transition space, Kumar's Master's degree in Structural Engineering has positioned him well for what he truly enjoys building: successful companies. 

A long-time resident of the Sarasota area local to DTC's corporate headquarters, Kumar's scope includes oversight of projects across the US and abroad.

>> Robert Hammersley - Vice President, CAO

Bob is an accomplished and multitalented professional with a strong background in government relations and project management.  Bob has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills which has cultivated strong working relationships with elected officials, government executives, and private-sector business leaders.

In addition, he possesses an inherent ability to navigate obstacles to achieve successful implementation and realization of stated goals and objectives, especially in fast-paced construction and zero-error engineering environments.  Bob is serving his second term on the Southington, Connecticut Planning & Zoning Commission.

Can we also
get to know you?

DTC has been around a long time, met a lot of people, and seen a lot of things. We never get tired of making new connections, and we're happy to help you with your project needs. The sooner you include us in the conversation, the better - our experience at the very beginning can save you thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours before the end of the project. Just click and connect!