Project Accomplishments
With quiet discipline and meticulous attention to detail, Obrizzo successfully revised and modernized the firm’s CAD standards. His friendly, approachable rapport with the technical staff and organized, easy-to-follow training programs have allowed him to provide oversight and maintain adherence to uniform standards while addressing the changing needs of project teams. Beyond one-on-one desktop support, Obrizzo provides group educational sessions and develops drafting manuals and standards libraries. Under his direction, the firm overhauled the CAD standards and procedures manual and technical reference manual. He created, implemented, and regularly updates the firm’s drawing review procedures, CAD training program, and electronic document sealing process. To evaluate prospective employees, he designed a drafting assessment, and he developed the CAD onboarding program for new hires. It is through Obrizzo’s steadfast support that the the documents from all three Hoffmann offices are produced efficiently and adhere to uniform standards.
Credentials
An expert drafter himself, Obrizzo earned the credential of Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional, and he has contributed drawings to significant Hoffmann projects, including the restoration of the Dome of the United States Capitol. He is skilled in using Autodesk AutoCAD versions starting with release 9, up to the current version (2025), as well as Sketchup, MasterCAM, LightBurn, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, and Inkscape. To improve efficiency and accuracy of Hoffmann documents, he spearheaded development of Auto LISP routines in AutoCAD, and he converted the firm’s annotations library to dynamic blocks. In his role providing technical support and guidance to the staff, he worked with the firm’s information technology manager to implement network, software, and hardware upgrades, from installing new PCs and new versions of AutoCAD to purchasing and installing large-format printers.
Additional Contributions
Outside the office, Obrizzo is a talented woodworker and craftsperson, known for building the popular giant Jenga game used at Hoffmann team events. His gifts of intricate, handmade wood cheese boards, computer monitor stands, beverage coasters, and more have become cherished office keepsakes. Obrizzo has volunteered at all the Hoffmann Habitat for Humanity build days for the Connecticut office.
Hoffmann Architects + Engineers recognizes Dave Obrizzo for his many contributions to the expediency and accuracy of the firm’s work products, as well as his initiatives in architectural drafting technology and training. We look forward to his continued success at Hoffmann.
