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Visionary Leaders
Guiding Toward New Horizons

Meet The Executive Leadership

Mitesh, a serial entrepreneur and a Professional Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical), started his journey by establishing an AE firm in the United States in 1998. During his 26 years of entrepreneurial experience, Mitesh has built a community that assists the American AEC industry with designing and administrative support. Although a workaholic, Mitesh strums his ukulele when he needs a break.

Mitesh Smart, PE

Founder and CEO

With a strong track record of driving business success through people-centric initiatives, Dhara excels in talent management, employee relations, leadership development, high-impact change management, compliance, and operational strategies. A rider and nurture-lover, Dhara loves to hop on her motorcycle to explore new places whenever possible.

Dhara Upadhyay

Director of HR & Back Office Operations

Urvish has a decade of industry experience and specializes in unlocking new market opportunities and leading strategic initiatives that drive business growth. A trained national-level classical musician, Urvish spends his leisure time expanding his musical horizons by exploring genres outside his specialty & traveling to new places.

Urvish Shah

Director of Business Development

Hiren brings over 15 years of industry expertise to the table. He is known for his deep personal connection with each employee and is the go-to problem-solver for his team and management. Hiren loves to learn anything new in his industry during his leisure time.

Hiren Patel

Director of Operations

Kim brings extensive architectural expertise across design, documentation, and construction processes in the U.S. market. She joined uppteam in 2025 to strengthen the company’s architectural delivery standards and to build the AOP process and team from the ground up.

Kim Day McCann, AIA

Managing Principal

Meet The Leaders

Armed with a Master’s Degree in Architecture, Chinmay has led complex projects with precision and creativity. His inquisitive nature allows him to quickly master various architectural design tools, making him a versatile and innovative contributor to Uppteam’s growth. Chinmay is a brilliant artist and a sci-fi literature buff, blending his artistic talents with a deep passion for nerdy pursuits.

Chinmay Jha

Director: Architecture

With years of experience in the AEC industry, Darshan has successfully led complex MEP projects. He is passionate about team development and ensures a healthy collaborative work environment. To unwind, Darshan immerses himself in books and explores hiking trails.

Darshan Jagtap

Director: MEP

With extensive experience in AEC and a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Harshal excels at optimizing operational processes, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Outside work, Harshal explores offbeat travel destinations, curates playlists of retro Bollywood classics, or gets lost in a captivating book.

Harshal Doshi

Division Leader: QBCS

Brijesh leads the architectural design team and manages client relations. Passionate about continuous improvement and teamwork, he is committed to delivering exceptional service through excellent project management and workflow optimization, fostering collective growth within his teams. Brijesh enjoys watching movies and staying active through sports.

Brijesh Dalsaniya

Division Lead: Architecture

Duraiya, an Organizational Psychologist with a Master’s degree and over a decade of experience, excels in people development and performance enhancement. She uses her understanding of human behavior with innovative approaches to nurture talent and drive growth. Duraiya is an avid reader and explorer seeking knowledge.

Duraiya Bengali

Learning and Development Coordinator

Visionary Leaders
Guiding Toward New Horizons