H2M architects + engineers professional profile - Daniel Aiello

Name: Daniel Aiello

Title: Department Manager, Structural Engineering

Company: H2M architects + engineers

Location: Melville, NY

Birthplace: Stony Brook, NY

Education: Syracuse University

First job: Working with my father in construction.

First job in real estate or allied field: Galli Engineering, P.C.

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I oversee structural engineers and their projects. I hope to expand our discipline to more offices.

How do you unwind from a busy day? Hang out with my daughter.

Favorite book or author: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Favorite movie: “Saving Private Ryan”

Favorite streaming series: “Ozark”

One word to describe your work environment: Friendly yet professional.

Rules to live by in business: Do your best on every project. Even smaller projects can lead to bigger opportunities in the future.

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Frank Sinatra at Sparks Steak House in New York City.

What is your DREAM job? (Something other than your current job): Hedge fund manager.