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Austin, TX, US

Develop, design, improve, articulate future manufacturing/production design strategies for a wide range of Tesla’s project areas, in an evolving hybrid workplace and dynamic learning environment. Investigating create ways to utilize the historic Fremont manufacturing plant and manage other real estate portfolios across the Bay Area that are directly.

San Jose, California

Leading several Tech workspace projects in Silicon Valley from inception through project close out. Responsibilities include initial site verifications for code compliance, creating test-fits for space planning, developing design concepts and ideas in line with the standards, coordinating with client’s workplace and real estate teams preparing permit.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Architectural designer focusing on medical planning and documentation of user experience through advanced tools and technologies. Involved in all stages of the project beginning from schematics to construction.
• Worked on construction documentation and LEED documentation for Veteran Affairs Mental Health Research Facility, Seattle. Punch-listed and coordinated the project closeout items.
• Co-ordinated with the consultants, developing schematics and design development on Sutter Infusion and pharmacies renovation and redesign project.
• Performed code review and spec coordination for DSA and OSHPD projects.
• Worked on program analysis, schematics for UTPB’s Science and Tech building campus.
• Designed marketing and award submission proposals for TASA/TASB.

Arlington Texas

• Graduate Architectural Researcher for the Institute of Urban Studies, on designing the comprehensive plan of the City of Keene, and charting a vision 2030 through public engagement and infrastructure research.

Arlington Texas

• Worked with Prof. Emeritus Carroll Lee Wright to administer ARCH: 1341 ‘Design Communications I’ to 60 undergraduate students. Graded and red-lined student tests, assignments and art, and served as the primary source.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Worked on the University of Colorado Longmont Hospital project through Schematics and Design Development. Coordinated with vendors for materials and finish selection.
• Created gaming chips for space planning and developed the RCP’s and roof design.
• Developed the evacuation, fire and life safety maps, and room numbering for signage.

• Primarily involved in user engagement services and library out reach programs. Developed campus surveys regarding the campus facilities, infrastructure, campus wide events, educational and volunteering opportunities.
• Occasionally worked as facilities and space planner for temporary events, supervised the library circulation desk, organized staff events, and game nights.

Chennai Area, India

• Assisted Project Architect on-site, in coordinating with vendors and client, maintaining day-to-day records and working on the Project execution schedules.
• Worked on Architectural due-diligence reports and prepared proposals, and also collaborated with the visualization team to work on 3D and physical modelling.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Drafted tender drawings and good for construction drawings which involved extensive interior detailing.
• Worked on Interior Design Projects such as Bangalore Int’l Airport and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Office.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

Activities and Societies: Indian Cultural Council, Fine Arts Society of India Joined UTA for fall 2014.

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture