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No Ka Oi 715 · Tampa, Florida

STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned · Minority-Owned · MEP/FP Commissioning Authority · Building Automation · Energy Management · Technical Consulting

No Ka Oi 715 Commissioning & Consulting LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Minority-Owned small business headquartered in Tampa, Florida, delivering expert MEP/FP commissioning authority (CxA), retro-commissioning, building automation controls, energy management, and technical consulting across the nation's most demanding facility types.

Our principal holds CEM, CCP, and CXA credentials backed by a Nuclear Engineering Technology degree and a career path built entirely on technical merit — from nuclear submarine service, through hands-on BAS controls work with Siemens Building Technologies, to over a decade as Commissioning Authority with Setty & Associates on some of the most significant federal, research, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects in the country.

No Ka Oi 715 was founded on three core principles: uncompromising technical standards, honest and direct communication with every client, and a genuine commitment to the owner's best interests. We do not tell clients what they want to hear — we tell them what they need to know.
Credentials & Education

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certifications
CEM
Certified Energy Manager
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
CCP
Certified Commissioning Professional
Building Commissioning Association (BCxA)
CXA
Commissioning Authority
AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
Education
B.S.
Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior University · 2012
ETC
Electronics Technician Certification
Northern Virginia Community College · 2010
Federal Contracting & Business Certifications
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
U.S. Small Business Administration · VA CVE Verified
SAM
SAM.gov Registered · SDVOSB Set-Aside Eligible
SBA 8(a) Eligible
FL OSD
Florida Veteran Small Business & Minority Small Business
Florida Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD)
Capabilities

CORE COMPETENCIES

MEP/FP Commissioning (Cx), Retro-Commissioning (RCx), and Ongoing Commissioning (OCx)
Building Automation Systems (BAS) — Multi-platform expertise including Siemens, Tridium, Johnson Controls, Delta, and legacy control systems
PLC-based Controls Integration — Mechanical equipment automation, process controls, and master controls design
Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems (TGMS) — technical lead for controls upgrades in national laboratory environments
Controls programming, installation, maintenance, and full BAS system upgrades
Energy auditing and optimization studies (ASHRAE Level I, II, III)
Construction Management (CM) for federal and mission-critical facilities
Federal facility experience — intelligence community and classified facility protocols
Data center facility experience — mission-critical infrastructure and operational continuity
Laboratory facility experience — USDA wet laboratory and specialized research environments
Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), Owner's Representative, and Project Management
Owner, design team (AOR/EOR), and construction team liaison across all project stakeholders
Track Record

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing & Pharmaceuticals
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
Lonza Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility — BAS Systems Reconstruction & Commissioning
Tampa, Florida
Served as Project Manager, Master Controls Integrator, and Commissioning Authority for comprehensive Building Automation System (BAS) reconstruction and documentation at a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, providing complete technical records of existing system architecture and operational procedures.
  • Project Manager for complete BAS systems reconstruction engagement
  • Reverse-engineered and documented complete BAS system architecture and control logic
  • Served as Master Controls Integrator and Commissioning Authority throughout project
  • Created comprehensive as-built documentation detailing system workflows, control logic, and integration points
  • Provided technical reference materials for ongoing facility operations and future upgrades
High-Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (HPAPI) Suite — Master Controls Integration & Commissioning
Served as Master Controls Integrator and Commissioning Authority for a new HPAPI production suite, coordinating the integration of PLC-based mechanical equipment controls with a traditional Building Automation System (BAS) architecture.
  • Designed and implemented master controls strategy integrating multiple PLC systems with central BAS
  • Coordinated mechanical equipment automation with facility-wide building automation infrastructure
  • Ensured seamless data flow and control logic between production equipment and facility systems
  • Tested and validated integrated control systems for production readiness
Pharmaceutical Campus CFR 21 Part 11 Compliance Overhaul
Led comprehensive system upgrade and modernization program across a multi-facility pharmaceutical campus to achieve full compliance with FDA CFR 21 Part 11 regulations governing electronic records and electronic signatures in regulated environments.
  • Conducted compliance assessment across campus systems and identified compliance gaps
  • Designed and implemented remediation strategy for facility-wide regulatory alignment
  • Upgraded BAS and control systems to meet CFR 21 Part 11 requirements for data integrity and security
  • Coordinated with facility operations, IT, and regulatory affairs teams throughout modernization
  • Documented all system changes and validated compliance across the entire campus infrastructure
Federal — USDA & Agricultural Research
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
USDA Agricultural Research Facilities
Las Cruces, NM & McAllen, TX
Commissioning Authority for USDA wet laboratory facilities presenting unique commissioning challenges: precise environmental control, specialized plumbing and drainage, fume hood performance verification, laboratory exhaust systems, and stringent life safety functional testing.
  • Commissioning Authority for USDA wet laboratory commissioning at both Las Cruces and McAllen facilities
  • Developed and executed functional performance test procedures for laboratory HVAC, fume hoods, exhaust systems, and plumbing/drainage
  • Coordinated commissioning activities with USDA facility management, laboratory researchers, and construction teams
  • Verified all systems met OPR requirements for agricultural research operations prior to occupancy
Data Centers & Mission-Critical Facilities
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
BGE Data Center — Chiller Upgrade
  • CxA oversight for chiller system upgrade in an operational mission-critical data center environment
  • Functional performance testing of critical cooling systems and integration verification with existing infrastructure
Additional Data Center Projects — Various Locations
  • Functional performance testing of critical power, UPS, generator, and precision cooling systems
  • BAS and DCIM systems commissioning and integration verification
  • Redundancy and failover testing ensuring N+1 and 2N system reliability requirements were met
Higher Education
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
Morgan State University — Science & Research Complex and Health & Human Services Building
Baltimore, Maryland
Commissioning Authority for two flagship projects at Morgan State University — Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University. The Science and Research Complex is an 8-story, 246,000 GSF advanced research facility targeting LEED Gold certification, valued at $337 million — the largest state investment in Morgan State's history.
  • CxA for the $337M Science & Research Complex — 246,000 GSF facility housing biology, chemistry, and STEM programs with cleanroom, greenhouse, and high-bay lab spaces
  • CxA for the Health and Human Services Center as part of Morgan's transformational campus expansion
  • LEED commissioning support for LEED Gold targeted certification
  • Coordinated with AOR Moody Nolan (nation's largest African-American-owned architecture firm) and construction management team
Cole Field House Renovation — University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Commissioning Authority for the historic renovation of Cole Field House — the iconic arena that hosted the first integrated ACC basketball game, transformed into a state-of-the-art football performance center and academic hub.
  • Commissioning Authority for MEP/FP commissioning across the full renovation scope
M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore, Maryland
  • Commissioning Authority for MEP/FP commissioning at one of the premier sports venues on the East Coast
K–12 Education — Public School Systems
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
Multiple Virginia & Maryland School Systems — Commissioning Authority
Commissioning Authority overseeing MEP/FP commissioning programs across multiple major public school systems. Responsibilities span OPR development, Basis of Design review, construction phase commissioning oversight, functional performance testing, and final commissioning report delivery.
  • Baltimore County Public Schools — Commissioning Authority, multiple new construction and renovation projects
  • Washington, DC Public Schools — Commissioning Authority, district-wide commissioning program
  • Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) — Commissioning Authority, multiple new construction and renovation projects
  • Fairfax County Public Schools — Commissioning Authority, one of the largest school systems in the United States
  • Henrico County Public Schools — Commissioning Authority, commissioning program
  • Frederick County Public Schools — Commissioning Authority, commissioning program
Federal Buildings & Civic Infrastructure
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
National Gallery of Art (NGA)
Washington, DC
  • Full MEP/FP commissioning in an active, high-profile federal cultural institution on the National Mall
  • Coordinated closely with facility staff to ensure zero disruption to museum operations and collections environment
DC Water Headquarters
Washington, DC
  • CxA for MEP/FP systems commissioning at DC Water headquarters
  • Coordinated with facility management and construction team through functional testing and project closeout
DC Streetcar Carbarn
Washington, DC
  • Full MEP/FP commissioning authority services for the DC Streetcar Carbarn maintenance and storage facility
  • Coordinated commissioning activities within a historic transit facility with specialized operational requirements
Federal — National Laboratories & Research
Setty & Associates · 2013–2026
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Controls design for a toxic gas monitoring system at NIST — one of the nation's preeminent federal scientific research laboratories under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The project involved life safety TGMS integrated with building automation, fire alarm, and laboratory safety systems in an active research environment.
  • Controls design and systems integration for toxic gas monitoring upgrade
  • Coordinated TGMS integration with existing Siemens BAS, fire alarm, and laboratory safety systems
  • Ensured compliance with NFPA 72, NIST suborder 7101.61 Compressed Gas Safety, and applicable laboratory safety codes
  • Maintained research laboratory operational continuity throughout all design and upgrade activities
  • Managed technical documentation, alarm setpoint verification, and functional testing for hazardous gas detection systems
Federal — Intelligence & National Security
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
FBI Laboratory — Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia
Quantico, Virginia
Lead Controls Specialist at the FBI Laboratory — the premier federal forensic science facility in the United States, housing approximately 500 scientific experts and special agents. Work conducted under high-security clearance requirements with zero-tolerance operational continuity standards.
  • Lead Siemens BAS installer and controls specialist for the FBI Laboratory facility
  • Performed installation, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of all building automation systems
  • Ensured BAS systems supported laboratory-grade environmental control requirements for forensic evidence integrity
  • Managed all work under strict federal security clearance protocols with zero tolerance for operational disruption
Laboratory & Controls Work
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
Juniper Laboratories
Northern Virginia
BAS installation, commissioning, and maintenance in a specialized laboratory environment requiring precise environmental monitoring and control.
  • BAS installation, programming, and commissioning in a controlled laboratory environment
  • Maintained precise environmental control sequences critical to laboratory operations and research integrity
Healthcare
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
Inova Health System — Multiple Campuses
Northern Virginia
Lead Controls Specialist and BAS Installer across multiple Inova Health System campuses including Inova Healthplex, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and associated facilities. Maintained mission-critical BAS uptime for hospital HVAC, mechanical, and electrical monitoring systems.
  • Lead Siemens BAS installer and sole maintenance technician across assigned Inova campuses
  • Performed complete rewrite of all BAS programming during major system platform upgrade
  • Coordinated directly with facility management, infection control, and engineering staff ensuring zero disruption to patient care operations
Building Automation & Controls
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
Loudoun Water — BAS Controls
Northern Virginia
Controls specialist for Loudoun Water, a major regional water authority, delivering BAS controls installation and programming for critical utility infrastructure.
  • Controls installation and programming for Loudoun Water utility facility infrastructure
  • Ensured BAS system integration met operational requirements for continuous utility operations
Transportation Infrastructure
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
Washington Dulles International Airport AeroTrain — Automated People Mover
Dulles, Virginia
Controls and systems integration work on the Washington Dulles International Airport AeroTrain — a 3.78-mile underground automated people mover system connecting the Main Terminal to Concourses A, B, and C, representing a $1.4 billion infrastructure investment serving millions of passengers annually.
  • Controls installation and systems integration on large-scale transportation infrastructure of national significance
  • Authored transportation systems procedures as part of the project's technical documentation package
  • Coordinated work in a complex multi-contractor, design-build environment with strict schedule and safety constraints
  • Direct experience with large-scale SCADA and automated control systems in a critical public transportation facility
Energy & Forensic Engineering
Siemens Building Technologies · 2008–2013
American University — McDowell & Bryant Hall
Washington, DC
  • ASHRAE energy audit identifying energy conservation measures across building mechanical and electrical systems
  • Delivered findings and recommendations to university facility management team
Dental Care Alliance — Multiple States
Various Locations
MEP/FP forensic engineering investigations across multiple dental office locations.
  • MEP/FP failure investigation and forensic engineering analysis across multiple facilities
  • Identified root causes of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection system failures
  • Produced detailed forensic engineering reports with findings, root cause analysis, and corrective recommendations
United States Navy — Active Duty
1999–2005
USS Buffalo (SSN-715) — Nuclear Refueling Overhaul
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Served aboard the USS Buffalo (SSN-715), a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, during the vessel's nuclear refueling overhaul. Acted as the primary Ship's Force liaison between the crew and shipyard personnel for new procedure approval, technical documentation, and quality assurance. The discipline, precision, and procedural rigor of submarine service form the professional foundation of No Ka Oi 715's approach to every commissioning engagement.
  • Ship's Force liaison to shipyard during nuclear refueling overhaul — reviewing, approving, and documenting new shipyard procedures
  • Authored transportation and handling procedures as part of the overhaul's technical documentation package
  • Ensured technical accuracy and full compliance of all documentation produced during the overhaul
  • Built foundational expertise in quality assurance, systems verification, procedural compliance, and high-stakes technical documentation
Sectors

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Manufacturing & Pharmaceuticals — Validation, Controls Integration, Regulatory Compliance (CFR 21 Part 11)
Federal Government — Intelligence Community, National Security, DOD
National Laboratories — Life Safety Systems, Toxic Gas Monitoring, Research Environments
Data Centers & Mission-Critical Facilities — CxA and CM Roles
Healthcare — Acute Care Hospitals and Healthplex Campuses
Higher Education — Research Universities, HBCUs, Advanced Laboratory and STEM Facilities
K–12 Education — Major Public School Systems, New Construction and Renovation
Federal Buildings & Civic Infrastructure — National Museums, Water Authorities, Transit Facilities
Agricultural Research — USDA Wet Laboratory Facilities
Transportation — International Airport Automated People Mover Infrastructure
READY TO WORK

Let's discuss your project. We bring the same uncompromising standards from the submarine force to every commissioning engagement.

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