Objective
LEED AP..............................................................Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, USGBCProfessional Accreditation
Work Experience
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
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.Job Accomplishments
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
May 2009...............................................................................................................Master in ArchitectureEducation
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"
(Later transferred to SCAD)
Standing: 1st class
Proficient in- Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Photoshop, 3DsMax/Viz, GIS, Green building Studio, Microsoft Project, Google Sketch Up, Adobe SuiteSoftware Skills
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:
- Fabric Art:
- Mix Media:
- Life Drawing:
- Text Art:
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
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
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.
- Founder of Zealzone
