Deven Kulkarni

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Senior Design Manager - Projects Delivery at 3d - Chalhoub Group | Project Management @ 3d-develop.design.deliver
Deven Kulkarni's Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
About Deven Kulkarni

I enjoy generating new ideas and devising feasible solutions to Interior Design challenges, whether it be Workspace, Retail, F&B or Hospitality. Having an extensive experience working in GCC and MENA regions in Interior Design discipline, I can be a standout in knowledge and familiarity in these regions!My expertise includes Architecture, Interiors, Retail Design, Project Management & Site Supervision and have worked with and learnt from some of the best minds in the industry. I was opportune to work on couple iconic projects in UAE like the Burj Khalifa, Royal Atlantis and the Cleveland Clinic enriching my knowledge and boosting my self-confidence.My collaborators would describe me as a self-driven, resourceful and industrious individual who maintains a positive and proactive attitude when faced with adversity.Specific fields of interest in design and project management include space planning, detailed design development, FF&E, tender documentation, specifications, review of Shop Drawings & materials, Mock-ups, Site Inspections & Supervision. Addressing design challenges on day-to-day site management is my forte.

Deven Kulkarni's Current Company Details
3d-develop.design.deliver

3D-Develop.Design.Deliver

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Senior Design Manager - Projects Delivery at 3d - Chalhoub Group | Project Management
Deven Kulkarni Work Experience Details
  • 3D-Develop.Design.Deliver
    Senior Design Manager
    3D-Develop.Design.Deliver Jan 2022 - Present
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    In my second stint with Chalhoub Group, I am leading a passionate team of professionals to design & project manage multiple corporate interiors projects across the region for the Group and its partners. My responsibility also includes managing development of existing and proposed own-concept and broad-format Department stores for the Group.
  • Dec Dynamic Engineering Consultants
    Senior Architect
    Dec Dynamic Engineering Consultants Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    'Architect of Record' for THE ROYAL ATLANTIS, Palm JumeiraDuring my short stint on the project site, I was responsible for Snagging, De-snagging and mock-up reviews for Hotel Rooms, Lobbies, various FOH Public Areas, offices and BOH areas for this iconic project.
  • Chalhoub Group
    Design Manager-Fashion Division
    Chalhoub Group Feb 2013 - Aug 2020
    Jafza, Dubai, Uae
    I was part of department’s core management team with the primary responsibility for all day-to-day operations and leadership together with managing all Design-related aspects of the project from Conceptualising to Execution and final handover for business. My core responsibility was to lead a team on all under construction and under design projects and including but not limited to Budgeting, Scope & Scheduling, Quality & Resource management, Communication and Stakeholder Management & new vendor development. I was the Project Manager for the clients assigned to me for design review ensuring the department goals and objectives are achieved. I co-ordinate with teams working on Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Landscape, Sustainability, Audio Video, Lighting, Visual Merchandise and directly supervise CAD operators, designers & architects. Projects, I successfully handed over included High-end retail, Travel retail – Duty free stores, Stand alone and Multi-Brand department stores, factory outlets, Pop up stores & F&B outlets in GCC and MENA region.
  • Norr Group Consultants International
    Architect
    Norr Group Consultants International Dec 2006 - Nov 2012
    Dubai, U.A.E
    Architect of Record for BURJ KHALIFA, World’s Tallest Tower- Site Office. Responsible for not only reviewing coordinated Design and Shop drawings for Burj residences, Armani Hotel suites & public areas but also responsible for the project until handover including Snag & De-snagging of Apartments, Hotel suites, Public areas prior to its handover to the Client for business.My duties included, though not limited to, reviewing & resolving issues related to Quality control, site supervision and Architectural design, Mock-ups for Architectural and Interior Design related work, notifying non-compliance and issuance of Non-conformance Reports and Supervising Consultants Instructions wherever required. Also responsible for supervising Fire-rated assemblies in accordance with contract documents, IBC, NFPA & UL Codes and standards. I needed to keep a close watch on ensuring design intent and method of work executed by contractor by responding to Work Inspection Requests and Requests for information for Architectural Work Packages. Design-Co-ordination of External Works package for: CLEVELAND CLINIC, Abu Dhabi (On secondment to SIXCO-Besix Joint-Venture) For this project, I was responsible for reviewing & co-ordinating shop drawings from various departments and Sub contractors before issuing to the consultants including periodic visits to Site. I was responsible for issuing IFC drawings for External Works & Landscape, to clarify discrepancies and decimate information through issuance of Request for Information to Design Consultants. Participated in weekly workshop meetings with Project Managers & Consultants to seek clarifications of outstanding Design & Construction issues; internal coordination with MEP and Structural departments to resolve issues related to Drainage, Irrigation, Grading, Planting, External Lighting, Signage, Fixtures and water features.
  • Csi (Coral Supplies & Interiors L.L.C)
    Senior Architect
    Csi (Coral Supplies & Interiors L.L.C) Oct 1999 - Dec 2006
    Dubai
    •Developing Concepts, schemes, space planning for Retail & Commercial Interiors.•Developing Concept drawings, sketches, Approval Drawings & Detail Working Drawings.•Discussion with Clients & Liasioning with Mall Management.•Co-ordination with M.E.P Consultants & other sub consultants/vendors.•Assist in Tender documentation, Issue, Bid analysis & award.Worked on the following Retail fit-out Projects at: •Deira City Centre, DubaiBally Shoes, Aftron, Adidas, Brantano Shoe Citi, Aigner, Villeroy & Boch.•Lamcy Plaza, DubaiBally Factory Shop, Food court Refurbishment.•Burjuman Centre, DubaiStuart Weitzman/Moreschi shoes, Grand Stores, Villeroy & Boch, Bossini.•Wafi City Mall, DubaiEmirates Sports, Oui, Accent.•Mall of The EmiratesGrand Stores ‘Home’, Grand Stores ‘Digital’, Bossini, Villeroy & Boch, Olsen, Gerry Weber.•Ajman City CentreProfit Free Sports•Airport Hotel, DubaiAry Duty Free Store•Emirates Towers, DubaiAl Dana Pharmacy•Garhoud, DubaiImage arts Etc.•Dubai Duty Free-Int’l AirportAigner, Bally, Special Reserve.•Mega Mall, SharjahGrand Stores•Abu Dhabi MallGrand Stores, Stuart Weitzman/Moreschi, Abu Haliqa, Pan Emirates Furniture•Doha City CentreModern Homes•Phom Penh Intl. Airport, CambodiaDuty Free Shop, Souvenir Shop
  • B.Raheja & Associates
    Project Architect
    B.Raheja & Associates Aug 1997 - Aug 1999
    Mumbai, India
    •Supervision of Interior & Landscape works on site project.•Reporting & accessing progress of work on site with Project Manager & Business Head•Co-ordination of drawings with International Consultants on Interior Design, Landscape, M.E.P.•Producing detail working drawings to assist work on site.•Drawing Quantities for ordering material for the ProjectWorked on J.W.Marriott Luxury Hotel, Mumbai.
  • Chandrashekhar Design Inc., Mumbai
    Junior Architect
    Chandrashekhar Design Inc., Mumbai Jul 1995 - Jul 1997
    Mumbai, India
    •Worked on Architectural, quality hospitality & Retail/Commercial Interior projects.•Development of drawings from conceptual to working details.•Co-ordination of Drawings with M.E.P & other building services.•Supervision of onsite works.Worked on following projects:•Ground +7floors residential towers for private realtors in Mumbai.•Workers Facility Building for M/s Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune.•Guest rooms & Public areas for M/s Ishwar Bhuvan Hotel, Baroda•Corporate Office Interiors for M/s Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune.

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Deven Kulkarni works for 3d-Develop.design.deliver

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Deven Kulkarni's current role is Senior Design Manager - Projects Delivery at 3d - Chalhoub Group | Project Management.

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Deven Kulkarni attended Rachana Sansad's Academy Of Architecture, 278, Shankar Ghanekar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai -400025., Smg Middle East, Mithibai College Of Arts Chauhan Institute Of Science And A.j. College Of Commerce And Economics, Don Bosco High School.

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