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Colin Downey - SCA Certified Technician
Bean and Brew Technologies · Coffee University
Colin Downey
SCA Certified Technician · La Marzocco Factory Trained · Licensed Electrician
SCA Certified Technician
La Marzocco Factory Trained
Licensed Electrician
8 Years Experience
Colin Downey is the lead service technician and co-owner of Bean and Brew Technologies. With eight years of hands-on experience, an SCA Technician Certificate, La Marzocco factory training, and a licensed electrician background, Colin brings a rare combination of coffee expertise and technical depth to every installation, repair, and maintenance project he takes on.
Credentials & Expertise
About Colin
Colin Downey is a commercial espresso equipment technician with eight years of hands-on experience servicing, repairing, and maintaining professional coffee equipment across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. As a co-owner of Bean and Brew Technologies, he leads all service operations for the company's growing base of cafe, restaurant, and commercial clients.
Colin holds a Technician Certificate from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the global standard for coffee industry credentials, and is factory trained by La Marzocco, one of the most respected espresso machine manufacturers in the world. His factory training gives him direct, in-depth knowledge of La Marzocco equipment that goes beyond what standard service training provides.
A licensed electrician by trade, Colin brings a level of technical depth to equipment diagnostics and repair that is rare in the coffee industry. Whether troubleshooting a complex electrical fault, performing a full machine rebuild, or consulting on a new cafe installation, his combination of formal electrical training and specialty coffee expertise makes him one of the most qualified commercial espresso technicians in the region.
At Coffee University, Colin shares the practical, real-world knowledge he has accumulated through years of working on commercial equipment in demanding cafe environments. His articles focus on helping coffee professionals understand their equipment at a deeper level so they can make better purchasing decisions, reduce downtime, and get more from their investment.
"A licensed electrician background combined with SCA certification and La Marzocco factory training means Colin approaches every service call with a level of technical precision that goes far beyond what a standard technician can offer."
Areas of Expertise
What Colin Specializes In
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Specialization | Commercial espresso machine service, repair, and preventive maintenance |
| Credentials | SCA Technician Certificate, La Marzocco Factory Training, Licensed Electrician |
| Experience | 8 years servicing commercial coffee equipment across NJ, NY, CT, and PA |
| Brands Serviced | La Marzocco, Mahlkonig, Mazzer, Bunn, Curtis, Schaerer, Wega, Astoria, and more |
| Service Area | New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania |
| Role | Co-Owner and Lead Technician, Bean and Brew Technologies |
Coffee University
Articles by Colin
La Marzocco Espresso Machines: What Sets Them Apart?
Espresso Machines
An in-depth look at what makes La Marzocco one of the most respected names in commercial espresso — covering dual boiler technology, build quality, temperature stability, and why top cafes worldwide choose La Marzocco.
Read Article →Need Expert Service?
Colin and the Bean and Brew Technologies team service commercial espresso equipment across NJ, NY, CT, and PA.
Phone: 973-283-5568
Service Area: New Jersey · New York · Connecticut · Pennsylvania
La Marzocco Mahlkonig Mazzer Bunn Curtis Schaerer Wega
Colin Downey · SCA Certified Technician · La Marzocco Factory Trained · Licensed Electrician
Bean and Brew Technologies · 64 Cutlass Road, Kinnelon, NJ 07405 · 973-283-5568
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