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Acentech hires four at Cambridge headquarters

Andy Carballeira

 

Rob Hnasko

 

Nick Dragoni

 

Kat Sanford

 

Cambridge, MA Acentech has hired four new consulting and professional staff at its headquarters. The additions mark continued growth in acoustics, audiovisual systems design and noise and vibration practices.

Acentech has hired the following:

• Andy Carballeira, senior consultant in architectural acoustics – As a senior consultant in the acoustics group, Carballeira brings expertise to Acentech’s national projects involving educational, commercial and residential facilities. His areas of concentration include architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control and environmental acoustics. Carballeira has a decade of acoustics skills and has taught acoustics, physics and mathematics at the New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music and the New England Institute of Art. 

• Rob Hnasko, senior consultant in audiovisual systems design – Hnasko brings expertise in audiovisual, IT infrastructure and security design and has over 16 years of experience helping clients better understand the ever-changing, multi-faceted world of technology. His projects with Acentech include an array of markets, from higher education and K-12 buildings to corporate commercial facilities, including data centers. 

• Nick Dragoni, technical assistant in noise and vibration – Dragoni brings to Acentech skills well-suited for the oversight of highly technical equipment in the instrumentation labs and will be participating in field measurements. Like many members of the Acentech team, his interest in acoustics and vibration stem from extensive experience in audio recording and production. 

• Kat Sanford, administrative assistant – Sanford joined Acentech after working as a teacher for three years. Her passion for helping individuals has brought her all over the world, including Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, Ghana, and Dorchester, Massachusetts. Prior to joining Acentech, Sanford served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa working with a village to improve water and sanitation conditions within the community.  

Acentech improves communities worldwide though expert guidance in architectural acoustics, audiovisual design, noise and vibration control, security systems, and information technology design.

Globally, leading organizations in the life sciences, performing arts, education, transportation and corporate commercial industries rely on Acentech to help produce optimal spaces for living, working and relaxation. Acentech creates audiovisual systems that complement acoustics, enhance audio and visual experience, security and IT systems, and monitor construction vibration to protect enterprise assets. Acentech offers unique services including 3DListening®, which enables a space to be heard before construction begins.

Founded in 1948 with headquarters in Boston MA, and offices coast to coast, Acentech’s multi-disciplinary team perfects environments in which to live, work, educate, heal and enjoy culture.

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