Leadership & Expertise

Thai Nguyen leads a new approach to sourcing, evaluating and deploying innovative solutions for the construction industry. With more than 20 years of experience in the built environment, he focuses on using technology, partnerships and collaboration to strengthen the AEC industry and shape its future.

Thai began his career with Hensel Phelps in 2006 as an engineer and advanced quickly by embracing technology as a driver of project success. He has led major efforts in building systems, digital construction and process improvement on some of the largest and most complex projects in the nation. His leadership has expanded Hensel Phelps’ Virtual Design and Construction program and supported the development of systems and tools that enhance the company’s delivery approach.

Today, Thai oversees the operations and development of Diverge, Hensel Phelps’ innovation entity. In this role, he focuses on open innovation, partnering with startups, learning from other industries and building global collaborative ecosystems that bring new ideas to construction. By connecting builders, technology companies and academic partners, he creates an environment where ideas are tested, refined and scaled to accelerate adoption across the industry.

Outside of work, Thai enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and working in his shop.

Diverge Tenure: 5 years
Hensel Phelps Tenure: 13 years

With a long-standing passion for technology in the AEC industry and more than 19 years of experience, Siavash Mohseni applies his background in technology and innovation to industry relationship management, investment opportunity evaluation, strategic innovation planning and other initiatives. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from George Washington University and a second master’s degree in management information systems from the University of Arizona.

Siavash began his career with Hensel Phelps in 2012 and has since provided expertise and guidance to drive innovation across notable projects in the high-tech, healthcare and aviation sectors. He has served on several technology-focused committees and has been a core member of the Innovation Strategy, Data Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy teams, playing a key role in shaping enterprise-wide initiatives.

For 12 years, Siavash played professional basketball. In his spare time he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

Diverge Tenure: 4 years
Hensel Phelps Tenure: 13 years

Kyle began his career with Hensel Phelps in 2013 as a field engineer in Phoenix, Arizona. Early in his career he discovered a passion for technology and innovation and advanced into a technology role managing the company’s laser scanning process. After transitioning into operations in Southern California, Kyle continued to grow through several Virtual Design and Construction roles, including VDC engineer, lead VDC engineer and VDC manager. In these positions he helped project teams use emerging technologies to improve delivery and collaboration.

Now serving as senior innovation manager with Diverge, Kyle has returned to Phoenix to lead innovation efforts from the Hensel Phelps Innovation Center. He focuses on challenging conventions, empowering teams with cutting-edge tools and advancing technology adoption across the enterprise to support both field and office operations.

Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two dogs, hiking and taking on hands-on projects from fabrication to building nearly anything he can imagine.

Diverge Tenure: 2 months
Hensel Phelps Tenure: 13 years

Mihir Somalwar is the robotics and innovation lead at Diverge, where he advances robotics, automation and emerging technologies across Hensel Phelps projects. Over the past three years, he has played a key role in evaluating, testing and deploying innovative solutions that improve jobsite efficiency and reshape construction operations.

Before joining Diverge, Mihir gained hands-on experience in the automotive and robotics industries through positions at Tesla and SafeAI. At Tesla he helped design and refine robotic systems for the Model 3 production line. At SafeAI he contributed to the development of autonomous heavy equipment systems for mining and construction applications.

Mihir began his career at Involute Technologies, his family’s gearbox manufacturing company in India, where he led automation initiatives to improve assembly processes and streamline production.

He holds a master’s degree in robotics engineering from Santa Clara University. Outside of work, Mihir is a private pilot who enjoys flying Cessnas and exploring the intersection of technology and aviation.

Diverge Tenure: 3 years