About SB&O

Ali brings a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and project management to SB&O. With experience spanning engineering, utilities, and business operations, he has worked on complex projects across the U.S. and internationally, helping organizations optimize processes and drive operational success.

Ali began his career at Leidos, where he specialized in engineering design, project planning, and team development. In addition to his technical work, he played a key role in growing the firm's Chicago office, leading recruitment, mentorship, and staff development initiatives to support long-term business growth.

He then joined AECOM as a Design Manager, overseeing the engineering and execution of large-scale infrastructure projects across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia. In this role, he led multidisciplinary teams, managed project budgets and schedules, and played a key role in expanding AECOM's presence in the Australian market, securing long-term service contracts and broadening the company's client base in the region.

Most recently, Ali transitioned into management consulting at West Monroe, where he advised utilities and private equity clients on operational improvements, infrastructure modernization, and business strategy.

At SB&O, Ali leverages his engineering expertise, leadership experience, and business acumen to enhance operational efficiency, streamline project execution, and drive growth. His passion for strategic problem-solving, team development, and continuous improvement plays a key role in SB&O's continued success and ability to deliver high-quality civil engineering, surveying, and planning services across California.

Wahab serves as fractional Chief Technology Officer at SB&O, where he is leading the firm's transformation from a civil engineering practice into a full-service engineering consulting firm - standing up new service lines in aerospace, software, and artificial intelligence, and building the in-house agentic platform that automates engineering and business processes across the company.

He brings over a decade of experience in aerospace systems engineering, flight software, and modern software platform development. Wahab spent twelve years as an aerospace engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center, working on the Orion spacecraft's Launch Abort Vehicle Guidance, Navigation & Control system. There he designed and tested abort scenario guidance and control algorithms across ascent flight stages, led the day-of-launch flight software updates for the Ascent Abort-2 flight test in 2019, and developed C++ hardware models for high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation. He also built a novel Python framework for automated flight software requirements testing that was adopted as standard practice across his team.

Wahab is currently at Geminus AI serving as the Head of Engineering. He is leading the go-to-market strategy for the company's physics-informed machine learning platform and helping customers translate complex simulation and optimization problems into production-grade tooling.

Wahab holds an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At SB&O, he bridges disciplined aerospace engineering practice with modern AI and software infrastructure - giving the firm a technology platform that scales the work of engineers without sacrificing the rigor the field demands.

Faysal serves as Chief Operating Officer at SB&O, where he leads operations and drives strategic growth across the firm's expanding service lines. He brings over a decade of experience spanning engineering, enterprise sales, business development, and digital strategy.

Faysal began his career as an applications engineer and account manager at Liquid Controls, combining technical training in materials science with hands-on commercial work - managing key accounts, leading product integration efforts, and building cross-functional programs across sales and engineering teams.

He then moved into enterprise software, selling data privacy and compliance solutions to mid-market financial institutions at Trustwave before joining Fit Analytics (acquired by Snap Inc), where he built strategic partnerships with national consumer brands and developed multi-region go-to-market strategies. Most recently, Faysal led digital marketing for an LA-based agency, building performance funnels and managing multi-platform ad campaigns at scale.

Faysal holds a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At SB&O, he applies that combination of engineering rigor and commercial discipline to operational excellence - streamlining processes, sharpening go-to-market for emerging practices, and ensuring the firm continues to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients across California and beyond.

Aaron has been an integral part of SB&O since 2001, taking on various roles throughout his career. In 2008, he earned an MBA, broadening his approach to engineering, project management, and business strategy. While much of his expertise lies in private residential development, his work at SB&O has also spanned public infrastructure, industrial sites, and educational facilities.

One of Aaron's most memorable projects was the Quarry Creek development in Carlsbad, a diverse community featuring single-family homes, townhomes, affordable housing, and luxury apartments. He finds it incredibly rewarding to contribute to projects that enhance the community and shape Southern California's evolving landscape.

Beyond engineering and design, Aaron values the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals and industry leaders. His involvement with the Building Industry Association (BIA) has helped him build strong relationships across the field, and in 2018, he was honored as Engineer of the Year.

Don founded SB&O's Inland Empire division in 1998 and has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm's presence in the region. With over 40 years of experience in civil engineering, land development, and public works, he has led multi-disciplinary teams, overseen quality control and project administration, and driven business development.

Don specializes in planning, design, and construction support for both private land development and public infrastructure projects. With over 30 years in senior leadership roles, he has successfully managed complex, large-scale developments, working closely with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and private stakeholders. His expertise spans grading and feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, utility infrastructure, stormwater management, and roadway design.

Recognized for his engineering judgment, problem-solving ability, and client-focused approach, Don is highly skilled in assessing project feasibility, anticipating challenges, and ensuring efficient project execution. He is also well-versed in design standards, entitlement processes, and regulatory compliance, making him a trusted leader in the industry.

A licensed Professional Engineer in California, Don continues to shape SB&O's success in the Inland Empire by delivering high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring cost-effective designs, and fostering strong client relationships. His passion for sustainable infrastructure, community development, and engineering excellence ensures SB&O remains a leader in the industry.

Nick joined SB&O as President of the San Diego office, bringing over 20 years of experience leading civil engineering and land development projects across residential, commercial, utility, public sector, and wetland restoration work.

His career has been rooted in Southern California's land development community. After early roles at Project Design Consultants - where he built deep expertise in master-planned communities and site infrastructure - Nick joined Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering as Associate Principal, becoming Principal within a year. There he led a team of eight, established quality assurance standards for plan preparation, and managed client delivery across notable projects including Pacific Village, Orchard Hills, Grand Del Mar, Buena Vista Park, the City of Encinitas's on-call contracts, and UC San Diego off-campus sites.

A licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Nick is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Building Industry Association (BIA), where he stays close to the people, policies, and trends shaping how Southern California gets built.

At SB&O, Nick leads the San Diego office with a focus on hands-on client engagement, growing technical talent, and continuing to deliver the precision and quality the firm has been known for since 1967.

Mike has over 41 years of experience in surveying, mapping, and construction staking across California. As Director of Construction Surveying at SB&O, he oversees all aspects of subdivision, multifamily, mixed-use, heavy civil, and railroad projects, ensuring precision and efficiency in every phase. His expertise spans deformation monitoring, GPS and topographic surveys, as-built documentation, ALTA/Land Title surveys, boundary analysis, legal descriptions, easement plats, right-of-way mapping, and Record of Survey maps.

Mike is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in California, Arizona, and Nevada and has been a key advocate for the surveying profession. He has served as President of the California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA) in 2000 and 2013 and has played a vital role in legislative advocacy as Legislative Committee Chairman (2001-2006, 2008-2021, 2024-2025). Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Land Surveyors Technical Advisory Committee for the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists from 2006 to 2017.

With his extensive experience and leadership in both surveying and industry advocacy, Mike continues to shape the profession and ensure the highest standards in construction surveying and mapping.

Allen has over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and water resources, specializing in hydrology, drainage, stormwater management, and flood control. As a Project Manager and Lead Engineer at SB&O, he oversees technical reports and designs for water resources infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Allen has extensive expertise in storm drain design, sewer capacity analysis, water quality treatment, HMP mitigation, detention and sediment basins, fire protection, and small pump stations. He has served as the Engineer of Work on numerous municipal, institutional, commercial, and residential developments, integrating water resource solutions into large-scale projects.

A Registered Professional Engineer in California (since 1991) and a Qualified SWPPP Developer & Practitioner (QSD/P #00410), Allen is also actively involved in the BIA San Diego Stormwater Task Force, where he contributes to industry advancements in stormwater management and regulatory compliance.

Dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective water resources solutions, Allen takes pride in designing infrastructure that supports sustainable development, environmental protection, and resilient communities.

Dan is a licensed Professional Engineer with nearly four decades of experience in civil engineering, specializing in land development, infrastructure planning, and public works projects. Since joining SB&O in 1999, he has played a key role in shaping major private and public sector developments across California.

Dan's expertise includes large-scale grading operations, complex drainage solutions, and infrastructure improvements, including roadway, sewer, and water system design. He takes a hands-on approach to every project, providing technical leadership, client support, and agency coordination to ensure efficient and high-quality project execution. As a member of ASCE, Dan remains actively involved in the engineering community, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to SB&O's team and clients.

Stephen Ott has over 31 years of experience in civil engineering, land development, and transportation infrastructure across California. His expertise spans project management, construction document preparation, entitlement processing, design review, and construction support services. In addition to his technical work, he has played a key role in corporate structure development, CAD management, in-house design standards, and QA/QC procedures to improve efficiency and quality in project delivery.

Stephen specializes in residential and site development, with experience ranging from small infill multifamily projects to large-scale single-family residential communities, sports complexes, hospitals, ports of entry, and big-box commercial developments.

As a Registered Civil Engineer in California (C70666), Stephen is also actively involved in the Building Industry Association (BIA) – San Diego, where he participates in the BIA Mentor Program and is a sponsor of Taste of BIA.

For Stephen, civil engineering and land development are about more than just design—they're about creating communities and shaping the built environment. He finds great fulfillment in seeing projects come to life, knowing that his expertise contributes to providing much-needed housing and infrastructure through thoughtful, creative, and impactful solutions.