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Vadodara, Gujarat, India

• Drafted conceptual plan options in AutoCAD to provide sustainability recommendations in projectlayouts and embed sustainable principles into the design and architectural phases.• Developed 3 SketchUp models to provide client with options for envelope, glazing, and landscaping,resulting in increased daylighting and natural ventilation.• Presented fiscally and technically viable compliance measures to engineers, architects, and designers to achieve IGBC and LEED certification.• Analyzed potential materials by modeling buildings in eQuest to reduce 10% of projected energy usage.• Researched sustainable building practices tailored to projects including specialized strategies such as biophilic designs and solar panel usage for natural daylight, ventilation, and reduced solar heat gain.

• Successfully petitioned Select Board to fund inventory of greenhouse gases of the Town in accordance with Milton Climate Action Planning to advance municipal commitment to climate change mitigation.• Researched, applied for, and received $50,000 Accelerating Climate Resilience grant with proposal to connect affordable senior housing with Town Hall and emergency services through a microgrid.• Actively involved in planning and implementation of the Collicott/Cunningham stormwater Best Management Practice in collaboration with wetland scientist, arborist, and environmental engineers.• Researched and completed a report on the feasibility of low impact development based on zoning bylaws and subdivision regulations for Planning Board in association with Planning Department.• Applied for $150,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant to implement equity focused Climate Action Plan collaborated with DPW, Planning Department, and consultants.• Completed Municipal Separate Sewer and Storm System annual report by compiling and executing tasks such as Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination training and investigations, and inspected Department of Public Works yard in accordance with regulatory standards.• Planned and implemented Household Hazardous Waste Day, with over 300 households disposing of hazardous waste materials. Created multilingual flyers to reach language isolated groups.• Responded to and effectively addressed resident concerns of waste management, as well as coordinated townwide compost vendor preferred relationships.• Responded to and effectively addressed resident concerns of waste management and contractor abilities.• Created public outreach materials including a video for textile disposal and waste management.

Milton, Massachusetts, United States

- Aided Town Engineer in preparing budget, projecting estimates, coordinating with contractors, providing general field oversight, and requesting reimbursement and project approval from the State for approximately $1.8 M of Chapter 90 Funds for roadway and edgework improvements. - Oversaw field work associated with CCTV investigation of sewers and drains, provided revised sketches and mark ups to record plans, and managed multiple subcontractors. - Aided in the post-implementation review of a street calming project for multi-modal access throughout Town funded by the MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program. - Assisted with the bidding process for municipal yearly contracts for services and materials, attended bid opening, reviewed bids, and assisted with recommending award. - Assisted Town with applying for the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust and MassDEP Asset management Planning Grant Program.- Participated in the Outreach meeting associated with Algerine Best Management Practice Coastal Zone Management Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant Project

Greater Boston Area

- Lobbied elected officials for a 5% annual reduction in pollution under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Jamaica Plains, Boston

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Master'S Degree, Sustainable Building Systems

Activities and Societies: NUSBO memberThe Master of Science in Sustainable Building Systems program focuses on the design and operation.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Epsilon Eta (Founding Member and Pledgemaster), Diversity Committee, The Aquaponics Project, Green Hope.