Two weeks after earning my master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, I packed my bags, moved to Dallas and immediately started working at Halff. My experience has been amazing—not only for my career, but also for my transition. Everyone in my office was so nice and welcoming, which made my move a lot easier. It’s tough moving to a new city not knowing anyone but coworkers. Luckily, I have some great ones!

My experience at Halff has also been an incredible learning experience. I’m going on my sixth year as an engineer here and I don’t think a day has gone by where I haven’t learned something new. My supervisors are continuously motivating me to grow and think outside the box. The company is very family oriented and takes time to get to know each and every employee on a personal level.

Pursuing Smarter Solutions
The projects I work on focus on water and wastewater designs for municipalities. Halff has a broad range of experts and experienced personnel whom l learn from to make the best recommendations for my clients. I attend seminars and professional meetings to educate myself on new technologies and apply them to my projects. Halff provides Thursday webinars to provide continuing education on various topics. My office also likes to bring in different experts and manufacturers for “lunch and learns” so we stay in tune with new technology. I am a member of the AWWA Young Professionals committee, which allows me to spend time with other young professionals and hear about their experiences and the solutions they have come up with for their clients.

In My Free Time
I grew up competitively dancing and cheerleading. I have danced at the International Dance Organization World Dance Championship in Germany for the USA team and was on the UNH dance team in college. Currently, I volunteer coach cheerleading for Allen Sports Association, where I coach a group of second-grade girls.

I have worked at Halff for nearly 20 years as an architect for developers and corporate clients. It was my first job out of college, and I didn’t realize at the time how perfect a fit it would be. The culture at Halff has pushed me to take on as much responsibility at every step of my career, and now I am leading a team in the same manner.

One thing I love about working at Halff is that there is opportunity for growth in every possible way. If you have a good idea, you are encouraged to carry it out. Also, there is an incredible diversity of knowledge at Halff. Experts reside in every discipline, so I can always find assistance with any challenge I might encounter.

Pursuing Smarter Solutions
It is extremely important to me to understand my clients—to understand what is important to them, how their work flow operates on a daily basis, and what issues and challenges they face—so I immerse myself in my clients’ business. Early on in each project, I spend large amounts of time directly in my client’s workplace to see how they do business, and then I use that knowledge to address their individual issues and provide smart design.

In My Free Time
I like to spend time outdoors with my family, play softball and woodwork. I learned about woodworking and construction from my grandfather, who was a residential carpenter, and I have used that knowledge in my career, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and on mission trips.

I was fortunate to have multiple job offers, but I wanted to work at Halff because of the first people I met during my interview. I left with the impression that Halff cares about investing in its people and providing a platform for them to grow to become not just an echo but a voice in their area of expertise. And I must say, it’s been a joy working here! The leadership allows me to grow into excellence while providing a safe environment to explore, experiment and be creative and innovative, while even making mistakes within allowable boundaries. This has enabled my potential to grow and be continuously refined.

Pursuing Smarter Solutions
I currently work in the Water Resources team as a GIS project manager, where I work on flood-related projects for local municipalities, counties, regional authorities, states and the federal government. I am very passionate about these projects because I see the rewards in saving lives and property from floods. I find myself surrounded by some of the brightest minds in water resources and GIS and couldn’t ask for more. The team I work with is always forward-thinking about how new technology can be applied to solve problems for our clients. We consciously stay ahead in providing these smart solutions to our clients before they become democratized in the marketplace for all.

In My Free Time
Originally born in Ghana, my favorite sport is soccer, although I enjoy many other varieties of sports. Being a 400M runner, I enjoy watching track events and do a lot of running myself. I love life, so I like traveling, listening to music and spending time with my wife and two boys. I frequently volunteer with nonprofit organizations to serve food and provide clothing to those in need.