Meet Our People

Mehdi Zeinali

Co-Founder & Managing Director 

“Engineers are the bridge between science and society.” 

With a background in atom physics, Mehdi’s curiosity about how the world works evolved into a passion for engineering, where curiosity meets creation 

Over his career, he has gained extensive experience in building services consultancy and project management across a wide range of sectors.  

At SUREX Consulting, he leads with a client-first mindset, guiding each stage of the process to align with client goals. His approach ensures every project delivers value, helping clients save costs without compromising quality. 

Guided by the belief that engineering is more than design, Mehdi turns design intent into lasting impact. 

David Rabbani

Associate-Electrical Team Lead 

David has dedicated his career to electrical engineering design, working across both public and private sectors in Australia and overseas. He has successfully delivered a wide range of projects spanning residential, commercial, retail, education, sports complexes, and high-rise developments. Sydney Light Rail and Sydney International Airport are projects David has championed, highlighting his high competence to work on large and complicated projects that require the upmost expertise to design electrical services that are cost effective, safe and aesthetically pleasing.  

With a strong working knowledge of the Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA), David understands the importance of coordination between building services and is committed to delivering designs that are practical, compliant, and cost-effective. 

Saman Abdi

Technical Director – Hydraulic

Saman is the Technical Director of SUREX Consulting, with over twenty years of experience in building services engineering. He began his career overseas working on large international projects including a 10,000-unit residential development in Venezuela before moving to Australia in 2014. Since then, he’s designed hydraulic systems for major developments such as Lendlease’s precinct projects in Sydney’s Chinatown and has led building services design across residential, commercial, and community sectors. 

At SUREX Consulting, Saman focuses on creating smart, practical designs through collaboration, clear communication, and a deep understanding of how buildings work. He believes great engineering should quietly make life easier for the people who use it.

Vladimir Prokhrov

Senior Fire Services Engineer

Vlad began his fire protection engineering career in Russia before migrating to Australia, bringing with him a deep curiosity about how buildings stay safe. With over a decade of experience across both the design and installation of fire protection systems, he has built a rare, hands-on understanding of how reliable solutions are created. 

Known for his calm focus and strong analytical approach, Vlad has contributed to commercial, industrial and residential projects both locally and internationally. At SUREX Consulting, he applies this experience to deliver fire protection systems that work when it matters most. 

Kate Read

Marketing Manager

Kate has 7+ years of experience developing and delivering brand strategies across a diverse portfolio of industries including luxury retail, FMCG, non-for-profit and now engineering. Her experience covers full funnel marketing from global to local brands across the full business lifecycle. She brings experience from global brands including IWC Schaffhausen (Richemont Group), Giorgio Armani, Nivea (Beiersdorf), and UNICEF.  

Believing in the values and integrity of SUREX Consulting, she joined the team to help build the brand in a way that is meaningful, distinctive and relevant. With a shared passion for quality design and a goal to expand the reach of the company.