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2017 Distinguished Alumni Award

College of Engineering Technology

Thomas Trytek

BS '91

Principal and Founding Partner, TDK Engineering Associates, P.C. Principal and Founding Partner, Aquarii, Inc.


Tom Trytek is a founding principal of TDK Engineering and currently holds the position of vice president and secretary. In addition to overseeing daily company operations, he is actively involved with client interactions and managing various projects. 

Tom has over 26 years of experience and is capable of taking a project from initial concept through completion. He is a detail oriented professional and has successfully completed numerous challenging projects. Some notable structural and mechanical engineering design projects that Tom was the engineer-of-record include the following: 

  • Tower One World Trade Center (New York, New York): Rotating beacon at top of the building's spire. 
  • Overture Center for the Arts (Madison, Wisconsin): Single 200 ton moveable organ enclosure. At the time of completion in 2003, this was noted as the world's largest moveable enclosure. 
  • JAZZ at Lincoln Center - Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle (New York, New York): Dual 63 ton trussed overhead retractable ceiling and recessed light structures. 
  • Adrienne Arsht Center, formerly Carnival Center (Miami, Florida): Triple overhead canopy structures, totaling 45 tons, for stage lighting and speakers; numerous theatrical rigging assemblies; numerous concrete acoustic wall panels estimated at 7 tons each.

Other areas of expertise include conducting forensic evaluations related to structural, marine, building systems, foundations, recreation facilities, site drainage/potable water and wastewater treatment and handling system failures for various public and nationally recognized insurance and claim assessment agencies. 

Additionally, Tom is also a founding partner of Aquarii, Inc. and currently holds the position of Vice President. Aquarii is an LED lighting company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes LED lights throughout the United States and Canada. 

Meet Tom

2017 Distinguished Alumni Award

College of Engineering Technology

Thomas Trytek

BS '91

Principal and Founding Partner, TDK Engineering Associates, P.C. Principal and Founding Partner, Aquarii, Inc.


Tom Trytek is a founding principal of TDK Engineering and currently holds the position of vice president and secretary. In addition to overseeing daily company operations, he is actively involved with client interactions and managing various projects. 

Tom has over 26 years of experience and is capable of taking a project from initial concept through completion. He is a detail oriented professional and has successfully completed numerous challenging projects. Some notable structural and mechanical engineering design projects that Tom was the engineer-of-record include the following: 

  • Tower One World Trade Center (New York, New York): Rotating beacon at top of the building's spire. 
  • Overture Center for the Arts (Madison, Wisconsin): Single 200 ton moveable organ enclosure. At the time of completion in 2003, this was noted as the world's largest moveable enclosure. 
  • JAZZ at Lincoln Center - Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle (New York, New York): Dual 63 ton trussed overhead retractable ceiling and recessed light structures. 
  • Adrienne Arsht Center, formerly Carnival Center (Miami, Florida): Triple overhead canopy structures, totaling 45 tons, for stage lighting and speakers; numerous theatrical rigging assemblies; numerous concrete acoustic wall panels estimated at 7 tons each.

Other areas of expertise include conducting forensic evaluations related to structural, marine, building systems, foundations, recreation facilities, site drainage/potable water and wastewater treatment and handling system failures for various public and nationally recognized insurance and claim assessment agencies. 

Additionally, Tom is also a founding partner of Aquarii, Inc. and currently holds the position of Vice President. Aquarii is an LED lighting company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes LED lights throughout the United States and Canada. 

Meet Tom