Chi Do

“By definition, my work is outside the box,” explains Chi, who turns to performance-based design in his role as fire protection engineer. “It’s exciting to work within the framework of codes and integrate that into SmithGroup’s innovative designs.” Chi is effusive about his career and the backing of management. “Since day one I have received tremendous support to expand our capabilities and propel SmithGroup to the leading edge of performance-based design in fire protection,” he enthuses. “Growing up in a third-world country, I was taught to take care of others and I am applying that advice every day to protect the public welfare. I cannot overstate the amount of job satisfaction it has brought me.” Chi brings the same dedication to the badminton court. “I’ve played competitive badminton since I was a kid and have won various collegiate and national tournaments,” he reveals. “I coached after retiring from competition, and two of my students went on to win Pan American tournaments.”