Zane Sadik, M.CE , P.E. ,PMP, CGC, DFE

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Director of Engineering at YA Group

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Overview

Zane Sadik is the Director of Engineering at YA Group, specializing in forensic engineering with over 15 years of experience in civil, structural, and construction investigations. He holds a Masters in Civil Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in over twenty states, also holding PMP and DFE certifications.

Outside of his engineering career, Zane has a background in personal wellness, having been a NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer. He shows a commitment to continuous learning through his interests and a compassionate side through community support. He actively participates in industry networking events like the CLM Alliance conference.

Unique fact: Zane is an FAA Certified Drone Pilot, implementing drone and 3D capabilities in litigation cases.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Forensic Engineering
His entire career is focused on forensic investigation of construction, civil, and structural cases, providing litigation support and expert witness services.
Construction Litigation
He has extensive experience in investigating construction defect cases, storm damage, and providing expert witness services for complex litigation.
Engineering Technology
As an FAA Certified Drone Pilot, he leads automation initiatives and implements drone and 3D imaging technology for litigation cases.

Media Appearances

Zane Sadik – Director of Engineering, YA Group. Featured in YA Group (official website)

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Work History

3-2025
Director of Engineering at YA Group
6-2023 - 3-2025
Senior Managing Engineer at YA Engineering Services
11-2021 - 6-2023
Senior Forensic Engineer at Charles Taylor
9-2018 - 11-2021
Forensic Engineer at CED Technologies, Inc.
11-2015 - 9-2018
Engineer at CSX

Education

2009 - 2011
MCE from The Johns Hopkins University
2004 - 2007
BS CE from University of Delaware

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Insights For Selling To Zane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zane is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zane

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zane move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Zane take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Zane

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