Skilled and organized multitasker with exceptional Architectural & Interior design, and project management, capabilities, across a wide range of project delivery conditions, complemented by a list of achievements in the USA and internationally:
Key Skills
Auto CAD
Architectural design / detailing
Basic Revit
Hand drafting / rendering
Interior and Envelop Design
ADA
Microsoft Suite, Power point, Adobe Acrobat,
Stakeholder/Consultant/staff, coordination
Construction documentation
Code, Planning, OSHPD, familiarity
Multilingual-. Written and verbal fluency
Green Building & Green Construction
Professional Capabilities
Manage stakeholder interaction – engage with team to research and deliver positive project deliverables
Effectively handle competing priorities – work effectively and calmly under pressure, in demanding, deadline-driven environments
Develop innovative solutions – applying strong analytical skills to resolve design issues creatively
Communicate effectively – demonstrate well-developed written/verbal, programs, design and presentation
Support business growth – focus on project specifics to devise unique and profitable solutions
Meet customer expectations – spearhead project delivery within scope, time and budget.
Ensure project quality – Keen quality control across board, from inception to completion,
Multitask – Overall view of project status, requiring multi-tasks, accountability, autonomy in stringently regulated environments.
Meet expectations – from Conceptual design, construction documentation, to virtual completion.
Personal Attributes
Adapt/learn and apply latest skills, in changing work environments, for cutting edge results.
Eager to contribute to the resolution of complex design, and coordination issues.
Clear and concise, oral and written communication.
Recognised as a willing and supportive organizer and coordinator with excellent work ethics and a good sense of humour, liaising effectively with staff, project team and stakeholders to successfully complete projects.
Using critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to anticipate, and resolve issues
USA Employment Summary
2020 – 2023 Project Architect
Zand Consult Architects
Laserlink Inc, Emeryville, CA
2018 – 2020 Job Captain
Garavaglia Architecture Inc., San Francisco, CA
2016 - 2018 Job Captain
Azure Design Group, Orange, CA
2012 – 2016 Project Architect
Zand Consult Architects
Laserlink Inc, Emeryville, CA
2005 – 2012 Project Manager /Job Captain
Gerson Overstreet Architects, Oakland, CA
Dezine Group – Interior Design- Build
INTERNATIONAL Employment Summary
1987- 2004 Project Manager
Zand Consult – Architecture
1980- 1987 Architect & Interior Design
Saudi Arabian Construction Company 1974 – 1980 Architect, Planner
Architect’s Co-Operative
1973 – 1974 Assistant Architect
Eric Broughton & Associates
1969 – 1973 Assistant Architect, Assistant Project Manager
Zacharaiah & Shankaran
Qualifications & Professional Development
Architecture Graduate (Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, India)
(Accredited equivalence with the US Bachelor of Architecture)
Registered (Licensed) with the Council of Architects, India
Associate AIA (USA)
Certificates Revit ( 2 Years)
IDEATE - San Francisco
CADD Institute – India
UC Berkeley Extension
Current Education Enrolment:
Project Management (PMP)
Certificate, Green Interior Design Consultant - San Francisco Institute of Architecture
Certificate, Green Construction Management - San Francisco Institute of Architecture
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Additional Information
Proficiency MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
AUTOCAD Architect -2014
Revit -2018
Adobe Acrobat
Languages English, Farsi, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Testimonials Available on request