To work with a progressive architectural firm….

Objective 

To work with a renowned firm that focuses on contemporary design concepts.
 

Professional Accreditation

LEED AP..............................................................Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, USGBC

  Work Experience

Current.........................................................................................................................Senior Architect
                                                                                         Mandviwala Qutub & Associates [MQA], Mumbai
                                                                                                Visiting Design Faculty
                                                                                                             Academy of Architecture, Mumbai

2009- 2010............................................................................................................................Architect
                                                                                                         Cannon Design International Pvt. Ltd.

Summer 2008............................................................................................Intern-Retail Design Team
                                                                                                                         Apple Inc, Cupertino, U.S.

2004- 2005............................................................................................................................Architect
                                                                                                           Collaborative Architecture: Mumbai
                                                                                                                                                    Intern
                                                                                       Positron Architects, Sankpal’s Architects: Mumbai

Job Accomplishments

MQA: Successfully executed role of the project architect to ensure smooth functioning and co-ordination with the client, MEP and RCC consultants; delivered coherent design packages for residential and commercial projects after concept and design development.

Cannon Design: Increased efficiency of proposals prepared for international design competitions by implementing excellent revit knowledge along with professional standards for presentation; prepared working design package for TATA Cancer hospital, Kolkata along with managing material and finishes directory for the same.

Apple Inc.: Researched all vintages of Apple store designs in less than three weeks and applied the knowledge to design apple stores across the world. Presenting to the CEO, Mr. Steve Jobs for finalizing designs; simultaneously working with the core six member design team enabled fast execution of tasks at hand.

2004-2005:
  • Project execution on site
  • Daily site visits and co-ordinated work between different technical teams on site
  • Made material schedules and placed orders for the same
  • Prepared working drawings

Education

May 2009...............................................................................................................Master in Architecture

                                                     Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US
                                                                                                                                                GPA: 4/4

May 2008.............................................................................................................Bachelor in Architecture
                                                                        Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
                                                                                                                                               GPA: 4/4                                                                       Standing: "Dean’s List" and "
Outstanding Achievement Award"

2003-2006.............................................................................................Pursued Bachelor in Architecture                                                                                        Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, India
                                                                                                                       (Later transferred to SCAD)
                                                                                                                                   Standing: 1st class

Software Skills

Proficient in- Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Photoshop, 3DsMax/Viz, GIS, Green building Studio, Microsoft Project, Google Sketch Up, Adobe Suite

Special Interest & Skill Set

  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Retail
  • Vacation Homes
  • Climate Responsive and site specific technologies

Professional Skills

  • Presentation Drawings                                                                                 
  • Design Conceptualization and development
  • Client Handling                                                                                              
  • Research
  • Structural Feasibility                                                                                     
  • Site survey
  • Project management                                                                                    
  • Hand-sketching
  • Documentation                                                                                             
  • Material Research

Fine Art Skills

 

  • Painting:
Charcoal, pencil sketching and shading, crayons, oil pastels, dry pastels, pencil colors, oil paint, water color, poster color, acrylic paint, fabric paint.

  • Fabric Art:
Embroidery, fabric paint

  • Mix Media:
Tissue and poster color frames, ceramic frame with oil paint, dry pastels with water colors, photo ink on German bond paper

  • Life Drawing:
Still Life, Live Portraits, Water colors

  • Text Art:
Calligraphy

Awards


  • SCAD scholarship of $12000 each year, for portfolio excellence
  • Merit holder in State level university exam: S.S.C- 18th rank
  • Dr. Homi Bhabha certificate for excellence in science
  • Indo-Japan Association Award for international drawing competition

Achievements

 

April – June 2001...................................................................................................Public Speaking Course
                                                                          Indo- American Society, Mumbai, India

April – June 1998.........................................................................................................Caricature Training
                                                                        Kalaniketan institute, Aurangabad, India

1996-1997.............National Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Examinations Mumbai, India
                                                                                                                                    Standing: Grade B

1991-1996.....................................Bharatnatyam Classical Dance Degree Course (until Arangnetram stage)
                                                                    Kalasadan Dancing Institute, Mumbai, India

Volunteer Experience


Represented India at the global young leader’s conference held in the year 2001 at Washington D.C. and New York.

GYLC is a self-directed experiential leadership development program that brings together young people from around the world to build critical leadership skills in a global context. Issues like global warming, environmental degradation, drug trafficking, city planning and child abuse are discussed in the United Nations Conference room.

Zealzone is an emergency blood donor organization to help the poor in the city of Mumbai. It was Founded during the floods in Mumbai on July 26th, 2006.

 


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