David Diaz: Executive Sales Engineer
A “Native Miamian”, David has been in the HVAC industry since 2001. David began his career in the HVAC industry with York International, where he worked under the York/JCI umbrella for 8 years working his way up to a Sr. Sales Engineer position. He joined Daikin Applied in March of 2009 as the first Sales Engineer in the history of the company. Since joining Daikin Applied, David has helped increase market penetration in all facets of the business and has received numerous awards and accolades. He has earned various nicknames along the way such as, “The Chiller Killer” and “3D”, which is short for David “Daikin” Diaz.
What is the favorite part about working for Daikin Applied South Florida?. Working for Daikin South Florida is awesome! The work environment is second to none, and seeing how we come together to overcome daily challenges in our industry and serve our customers to the greatest extent possible is extremely rewarding.
What has been your favorite project at Daikin Applied South Florida?. There are several to pick from, but if I had to pick one, I would say The Greater Accra Regional Hospital at Ridge in Accra, Ghana. It was an Exim Bank project where the design engineer, general contractor and purchasing team was local, yet the project involved coordination with several international entities. At the end of the day it is very fulfilling to know that I played a role in a project that is over 5,000 miles away and will help save many lives during its existence.
What is your proudest moment atDaikin Applied South Florida? My proudest moment, and it has happened more than once, is when I see one of my colleagues that I have mentored achieve a personal goal or success despite numerous challenges or obstacles. It truly gives me a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
Personal Background:. David is married to Michelle Solis-Diaz, and has two children, Nicholas and Lucas. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and can also communicate in Portuguese.