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EDUCATION Master of Architecture, Texas A&M University, USA, 2001 (With a certificate in Facilities Management) Actively pursuing Registration with American Institute of Architects
Bachelor of Architecture, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, INDIA, 1998 (Formerly University Of Roorkee, Five Year Professional Degree) Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, India
EXPERIENCE
o SHW Group LLP, Architects + Engineers + Planners, Dallas, Texas, USA (Jun 01 – present)
Job Captain / Project Architect (current role) Led teams of architects and structural engineers to successful on-time completion of various projects. Developed design concept with the project manager and lead designer. Coordinated architectural drawings and specifications with consultants. Conducted construction administration. Reported to the Chief Architect / Managing Partner.
• Northwest ISD Stadium Complex, Justin Texas • Justin Elementary School Addition and Renovation, Northwest ISD, Justin, Texas • Lakeview Elementary School Addition and Renovation, Northwest ISD, Trophy Club, Texas • Northwest ISD Agriculture Building and Arena
Assistant Project Manager Responsibilities included conducting research for helping in bond planning for the client, programming and cost estimation, making design presentation to the client, running client coordination meetings and construction administration. Coordinated construction with contractor and project architect. Reported to the Project Manager.
• Celina Elementary School, Celina, Texas • Celina Vocational Agriculture Building + High School Addition, Celina, Texas • Woodridge Elementary, Desoto, Texas • Whitesboro Primary School Addition and Renovation, Whitesboro, Texas
Intern Architect Played an important part of a team in design development and preparing construction documents for the following projects. Reported to the Job Captain / Project Architect.
• Elgin High School Athletic Complex, Elgin, Texas • Central Elementary School Additions and Renovation, Lewisville, Texas • Northwest High School for Northwest ISD, Fort worth, Texas • Sinton Elementary School, Sinton ISD, Corpus Christi, Texas
o Mandaville Designs Inc, New Delhi, India (Mar 98 – Jun 99)
Project Architect Responsibilities included design development, construction documents, construction management, design presentations, client co-ordination meetings and general office management for various ongoing projects which include: • Five Star hotel, Ranjit Park Plaza, Punjab, India. • Dayal Singh Public Library, New Delhi, India • Office Building for Tata Energy Research Institute, Bangalore, India • Fr. Agnel School and Complex, NOIDA, India • Television Studio for 3rd Channel Pvt. Ltd. , New Delhi India
COMPUTING SKILLS o Proficient with • CAD Software: AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2005, 3D Studio Viz, Form Z • Web and Graphic Design: Adobe PhotoShop CS , Corel Draw, Front Page XP, Macromedia Director, Flash, Dreamweaver • Other: MS Office 2003 • Programming Languages: ASP, Java, HTML, JavaScript, BASIC
o Conducted Group AutoCAD Training Session for fellow employees at SHW Group o Facilities Management Software Developed web based software for space and equipment inventory management for educational buildings. o Construction information systems management Developed a web based construction management software as a team class project
AWARDS AND HONORS • Awarded the Graduate Fellowship for 1999-2001 by Texas A & M University Board of Regents • Elected Committee Member- Texas A&M Facilities Management Students Chapter • Winner of all India students design competition on the “Futuristic redesign of an office building ”, 1996 • Received Merit Scholarship awarded to the top 5% students, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. • Elected President – Association of Students of Architecture and Planning, IIT-Roorkee, 1997
