Vinay Deshpande is a highly respected fire protection engineering expert with over 37 years of experience, including 32 years dedicated to fire safety and protection systems across the Middle East and South Asia. As the Founder and Managing Director of Vitruvius Fire Safety Consulting FZ LLC, Vinay brings a deep understanding of fire safety codes, engineering principles, and innovative risk mitigation strategies that shape safer built environments.

Throughout his career, Vinay has played a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and regulating fire safety solutions for some of the most complex and high-profile projects globally. His expertise spans fire protection system design, authority liaison, project management, and compliance with international codes such as NFPA, British Standards, UAE Fire Code, Saudi Building Codes, and the National Building Code of India.

His contributions extend to landmark developments, including The Red Sea Development, Neom, Dubai Creek Harbor, and high-rise towers, petrochemical facilities, theme parks, airports, and critical infrastructure projects. Recognized as a thought leader, Vinay has been a featured speaker at major fire safety conferences and has actively contributed to specialized fire safety groups, driving innovation and best practices in the industry.

With Vitruvius Fire, Vinay is on a mission to simplify fire safety challenges in the built environment by offering cost-effective, practical, and buildable solutions. His firm is trusted by leading developers, architects, and government authorities to deliver performance-based fire engineering, CFD modeling, and risk assessments that ensure both compliance and efficiency. Passionate about engineering excellence and life safety, Vinay envisions a future where fire protection is seamlessly integrated into architectural innovation—ensuring structures are not just compliant, but resilient, sustainable, and intelligently designed for the evolving needs of urban environments.