WHO WE ARE
Industry Experts
CriticalCxE is an industry leader in design services, owner representation and commissioning of mission critical facilities, data centers and other high-tech facilities.
CCxE: Mastering Mission Critical Facilities
CriticalCxE is a professional services firm specializing in technical Commissioning, Engineering and Owners Representation services in support of our mission critical clients. Founded on the vision of representing our clients best interest in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their critical facilities, CriticalCxE is dedicated to ensuring that vision and intent are realized from initial concept through design, construction, commissioning and on-going operations. CCxE brings a unique blend of professionals together who have the in-depth engineering, installation, commissioning and operational experience to address today’s complex and dynamic Mission Critical Systems. Our experience commissioning some of the largest and most complex mission critical facilities around the country has provided us the unique perspective to know what works and what doesn’t.
Our Story
CriticalCxE was founded in 2017 to provide best in class Mission Critical Commissioning and Engineering services across the United States and overseas in support of our clients missions. Our team is based out of Annapolis, MD with locations at Ft. Meade, Orlando FL, San Antonio TX and Salt Lake City UT. Our business is continually growing, along with our staff, who are some of the most experienced Commissioning Agents, Engineers and Technicians within the industry.
Our Philosophy is: If you don't test it, you don't know.
This philosophy is the core to our approach in all we do. To validate normal/emergency operation, redundancy, concurrent maintenance or fault tolerance and ensuring the Owners Project Requirements are met, the only way to accomplish that is to test the facility. Sounds simple. Its not. Each project presents its own unique requirements to achieve the end result: Uptime.
Experience tells us the more time invested in design, planning and testing, the greater the return and benefit over the time of facility operation. Commissioning is not just a process; Successfully employed, it establishes the very core (foundation?) to your belief in your facilities ability to successfully operate day to day and continue to support business operations when the next event occurs to test your systems resiliency. Commissioning is the baseline/foundation of which facility confidence is built.
MEET THE TEAM
Scott Hoover, Owner
Scott Hoover began his construction career 35 years ago, with his first data center project completed for MCI in 1987. In 1993 Scott formed a company called Advanced Technical Solutions (ATS). ATS grew from a small start-up services firm to a premier data center solutions firm serving customers throughout the United States. ATS developed a partnership with IBM and collaborated on a number of projects with IBM technology infrastructure units. In 2007 Scott sold portions of ATS to a national technology infrastructure company looking to acquire key components of ATS business lines. This enabled Scott to focus on building DCS which he had started a year before. Scott is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering.
Dave Wyrick
VP Business Development
Dave Wyrick possesses 36 years of experience in the construction industry, including 26 years focused on data centers and other mission-critical facilities. He is a U.S. Army veteran who previously served as an Airborne Ranger and Green Beret. Mr. Wyrick’s experience includes inside and outside plant design, meet-me-room design, carrier negotiations, and project management, and he now focuses on business development.
Derek Dufrene
CxA, IR Level 1 Technical Director | Electrical & Senior Commissioning Specialist
Derek began his career designing Mission Critical and Healthcare facilities, to include construction oversight and project commissioning across the United States for various clients. His experience includes the commissioning of single and double redundant low voltage and Medium Voltage intelligent systems. His commissioning experience includes the design reviews and analysis of the systems for vulnerabilities and non-compliance for project specifications and applicable codes. Derek has worked for two companies over the course of his 28 years of design and commissioning experience. He has worked for CCxE since its inception in 2015 in various roles including Electrical Commissioning Lead, Project Manager, and company development. Derek is now the CCXE Technical Director for the Electrical Discipline and coordinates all electrical personnel training and development and ensures that the highest level of professional services are delivered to our clients. Derek has also completed commissioning projects internationally with CCxE.
Sean Wheeler
Technical Director | Mechanical & Senior Commissioning Specialist
Sean Wheeler began his Mission Critical career as a Project Manager for Capitol Commissioning, Inc in 2012 where he oversaw multiple projects affiliated with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), The Department of the Navy (NAVFAC) & the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Sean was responsible for the creation and execution of complex functional test scripts for MV Electrical Substations & LV Distribution Systems, Back-up Generation Systems, Building Envelope Commissioning, Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems, Chilled & Hot Water Distribution and Heating/Air Conditioning Systems. Sean joined Critical CxE in 2022 and has moved up in the ranks from senior commissioning specialist to project manager and is now the CCXE Technical Director for the Mechanical Discipline and coordinates all mechanical personnel training and development and ensures that the highest level of professional services is delivered to our clients. Sean has also completed commissioning projects internationally with CCxE. Sean is a United States Army veteran and served as a helicopter crew chief and Mechanic.
Jared Krichevsky
Project Manager
Jared Krichevsky, passionate about energy and the environment, started his career in energy, first in commercial solar (PV) then energy conservation, before entering the Data Center world, doing design and commissioning in the DC region. He then spent five (5) years in Mission Critical building operations for a government facility. Mr. Krichevsky returned to commissioning with CriticalCxE in 2019 working with private sector and government commissioning projects.
Alejandro (Alex) Namocatcat
CxA, Regional Commissioning Manager | Central Region & Senior Commissioning Specialist
Alex began his career as a building automation specialist, designing, programming and installing control systems with data centers and mission critical facilities nationwide. He has extensive controls and automation experience working for multiple hyperscale data center clients. Alex started working with Critical CxE in 2022 and has moved up in the ranks from senior commissioning specialist, to project manager, and is now the CCXE Regional Commissioning Manager for the Central Region and coordinates all personnel within the region along with supporting all projects nationwide and internationally. Alex has also completed commissioning projects internationally with CCxE. Alex is a Unites States Marine Corps veteran; he served as an avionics technician for fixed wing aircraft and as a recruiter.
Ayrton Torres
CxA, IR Level-1 | Regional Commissioning Manager | Eastern Region & Senior Commissioning Specialist
Ayrton began his career as an electrician specializing in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of mission critical facilities It included, installing 12kV assemblies affecting a $12M historic landmark, he also provided electrical support for a mission critical campus that included 2,209 facilities, eight space launch complexes, and 14 launch facilities all valued at $8.2B. While in this role he was acclaimed for his efforts in repairing and replacing electrical equipment in a continuous 24 hr. period to ensure the successful launch of a NASA Pegasus Rocket. Ayrton started working with Critical CxE in 2020 and has moved up in the ranks from senior commissioning specialist, to project manager, and is now the CCXE Regional Commissioning Manager for the Eastern Region and coordinates all personnel within the region along with supporting all projects nationwide and internationally.