Summary
Robert Sty is a seasoned data center and mission-critical infrastructure leader who currently serves as Vice President and Global Data Center Practice Director at HDR, driving technical direction, market growth, and team development for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor projects. A Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer with a BSME from UIC and an Engineering Management certificate from Stanford, he blends deep engineering rigor with strategic program-building and operations leadership. Over two decades he has led sector strategy and design delivery across firms including HDR, M+W Group, and SmithGroupJJR, shaping large-scale semiconductor, telecom, and data center programs. His industry influence extends beyond projects—he’s been published in ASHRAE Journal, served on the ASHRAE Board of Governors, led a chapter as president, and was recognized in Consulting Specifying Engineering’s “Forty Under 40.” Based in Chandler, Arizona, he brings a pragmatic focus on scalable, mission-critical solutions and a history of contributing to regional sustainability and green building initiatives.
4 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Victor J. Andrew HS
Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago
Graduate Certificate Engineering Management, Graduate Certificate Engineering Management at Stanford University