
The Team
H.R.K. VASAN – MANAGING DIRECTOR
Vasan has a Master’s degree in science and management with more than 30 years’ experience in delivering IT solutions, IT enabled solutions and consulting. He has successfully developed and implemented projects across a wide variety of industries.
Vasan started his career in 1976 as a Software Engineer and Analyst with a leading defense electronics organization in India. His function was to develop solutions in accordance with all specifications of the clients’ organization. He was also involved in the design and development of mathematical model based solutions for the Research and Design divisions of the company.
In 1982, Vasan partnered with three other management graduates to form their own company. Until 2003, when their business was acquired by another company, Vasan was heading the business management and technical functions. Since 2003 he has been an independent consultant and mentor, sharing his extensive experience and expertise with both software and engineering services companies.
MURLI BALU – PRESIDENT
Murli holds a Master’s Degree, and is a seasoned international sales and marketing professional with a track record of over two decades in the engineering outsourcing services industry, including both nearshore and offshore venues. He has successfully setup offshore design and engineering teams for mid-sized companies. During his career, Murli has managed companies with top and bottom line responsibilities, including managing start-ups with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Murli has managed relationships at the CXO level. He has held positions as VP of Sales, Director of the Vendor Management Office and Outsourcing Manager. He currently holds the responsibility of business development, new customer acquisition and general management of US operations.
DAN WOODWORTH – DIRECTOR, WESTERN REGION
Dan has been in the steel fabrication industry since 1974. Starting out in a fabrication shop, Dan has held many positions including estimating, sales, detailing, project management and general management. With an educational background in architectural drafting, his current career path took shape when he was given the chance to work in the engineering department. The knowledge he acquired, allowed him to graduate from working in a small organization to running the fabrication shops of large, well-established steel fabricators. Since that time, Dan has helped fabricators and erectors in managerial positions overseeing every aspect of the fabrication business, including general management. Dan utilizes his extensive fabrication experience in his current position with GREENBROOK ENGINEERING to bring his understanding of the process and priorities of our customers and offers a higher quality of service to fabricators. Dan currently heads the sales and marketing effort for the western region.
STEPHEN WARD, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Stephen brings a wealth of experience from the steel fabrication industry. Starting with the Montague-Betts company, Steve has worked through many complex projects such as the Penn State Beaver Stadium where Stephen personally came up with a solution to a complex design that was not workable. He has worked with major steel fabrication and joist and deck companies on the east coast and delivered value to the customers. His vast experience has been built on never saying “it can’t be done. Steve works on the business development for the eastern region.