Davon Edgecombe

Bridging The Path to Success Through Education and Determination

Showcasing an extensive background in project management, architecture, and engineering, Davon Edgecombe’s curriculum vitae begs the question, “Is there anything that he can’t do?”

Davon’s journey is a shining example of how education, hard work and determination can come together to create an amazing career.

Long before Davon became a sought-after structural engineer, he was a young man seeking career direction.

“After graduating from C.V. Bethel High School, I went to work in landscaping,” shared Davon. “I knew that I wanted more, so I enrolled in night classes at what was then the College of The Bahamas.”

Determined to succeed, Davon worked during the day and pursued his Associate of Science in Architecture in the evenings. He quickly showed promise, making the Dean’s List and receiving the Top Performance Award from the Institute of Bahamian Architects. Despite excelling academically, first-hand experiences showed Davon that architecture was not the right fit.

“After interning and working part-time at architecture firms while at the College of The Bahamas, I realised that I wanted to be an engineer not an architect,” said Davon.

With the support of scholarships from Lyford Cay Foundations Scholarship and others, Davon enrolled in Drexel University in Philadelphia double majoring in civil engineering and architectural engineering. Even with scholarships, Davon admits that financing his studies took discipline.

“During summer breaks, I worked on building docks, did architectural work here and there, and even worked as a night-time security guard to make ends meet,” he said.

Davon was determined to get as much experience in his field as possible by completing internships with leading employers in Philadelphia.

To strengthen his skills even more after graduation, Davon enrolled in the Harvard University Graduate School of Design Discovery Program as a Sustainable Exuma Scholar with a concentration in architecture.

“This programme was truly challenging,” noted Davon. “You were being critiqued every day. Everything was observed from how you made presentations to how you interacted with your peers. They were looking at the quality of your work and whether you could grasp the concepts.”

Upon returning to Nassau, Davon immediately became involved with several high-end projects providing design engineering, construction administration services, civil engineering and many other structural engineering services. These projects opened the floodgates to opportunities.

Today, Davon heads Lignin Structural, his own engineering consulting company that provides services for luxury residences, commercial buildings, condominiums and other structures. His work is known in respected communities throughout The Bahamas including Albany Resort, Lyford Cay and Old Fort Bay.

Even with a busy career, Davon makes time to mentor the next generation of engineering professionals. He has volunteered with FOCUS and serves as the civil engineering instructor for BETA Camp, a STEM camp for Bahamian students ages 11-16.

Davon is grateful that Lyford Cay Foundations was a part of his journey to success.

“I was able to worry less about paying for my education and actually focus more on learning and deciding my next steps,” he shared. “Giving is such a regenerative process. Donors water the roots of a plant and then watch it grow into a flower that gives back.”