Rama Ramachandran Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, United States

At Public Works Partners, I engaged in urban and community planning, focusing on enhancing resilience, accessibility, and inclusivity across various projects, including NYC Small Business Services- Flood Risk Evaluation, Town of Hudson's Comprehensive Plan, Soundview Economic Hub, and Chinatown Connections.- Led outreach for NYC Small Business Services, conducting extensive risk assessments and analyzing flood hazard maps to prioritize high-risk areas, enhancing resilience through strategic collaboration with NYC SBS and AECOM.- Conducted spatial analysis and data-driven urban planning for the Town of Hudson's 2025 Comprehensive Plan, ensuring development strategies were informed by comprehensive data analysis and community insights.- Created evaluation proposals for the Soundview Economic Hub, integrating public life surveys and user analysis to measure impact and reflect community values, collaborating with YMPJ to align with resident needs.- Facilitated public meetings for Chinatown Connections, collaborating with NYCEDC to implement a Gateway and improve transportation infrastructure through inclusive design solutions.

Ithaca, New York, United States

- Assisted Professor Victoria Beard at the Mui Ho Center for Cities Lab in working on research projects centered on the implementation of Chennai's third masterplan, showcasing a proficiency in urban development research.- Spearheaded and nurtured productive research collaborations with the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, demonstrating a strategic and professional approach to addressing intricate urban planning issues.

- Advocating for 110 graduate students in the field of planning as a key representative on the Dean's Advisory Committee, fostering effective communication and collaboration between students and academic administration.- Exerting a pivotal influence by offering valuable advice on planning program matters, guaranteeing the incorporation of students perspective in crucial decision-making processes.

Ithaca, New York, United States

- Overseeing and managing the administration of exams for students who require accommodations.

- Awarded the CREDAI Chennai Foundation Scholarship to facilitate exchange of research and academic opportunities between Cornell’s Mui Ho Centre for Cities lab and CMDA. - Lead the curation of materials for Charrette sessions, and facilitate virtual guest lectures by Cornell faculty for Anna University, Chennai students, as a pivotal component of the CMDA-Anna University collaboration.

Ithaca, New York, United States

- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify and evaluate domestic sources of commercially viable bamboo for the sustainable paper and toilet paper industry, enhancing the client's (Cloud Paper) supply chain development.- Analyzed government-sponsored incentives, loans, and special programs to recommend strategic growth opportunities for the client's business, fostering business development and expansion.- Developed methodologies to measure the environmental impact of products, including best practices for life cycle assessments and alternative methods, ensuring the client adheres to sustainability standards.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Baltimore Woods Nature Center- A project dedicated to the expansion with the goal of improving accessibility to nature, revamping the visitor experience, incorporating nature-themed play areas for children, and promoting inclusivity along the trail.- Led and managed an interdisciplinary team of 10 in the planning and execution of a design- based project, aligning objectives with Baltimore Woods Nature Center's mission.- Spearheaded project development, from conceptualization through to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

- Curated educational content through research and analysis on topics like urban mobility, public space design, and urban street design on the forum’s website and social media handles.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At Jana Urban Space, I worked on enhancing urban mobility and pedestrian safety through the Bengaluru Tender SURE project, focusing on various aspects of traffic and pedestrian flow analysis, evaluation frameworks, and strategic planning.- Conducted detailed traffic and pedestrian flow analysis for Bengaluru's Tender SURE project, optimizing safety and accessibility for all users.- Developed comprehensive evaluation frameworks for selected roads, assessing walkability scores and identifying key infrastructure improvements.- Analyzed edge conditions to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, integrating findings into strategic urban planning to improve overall mobility.- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement inclusive design strategies, ensuring the project met the diverse needs of the city's residents.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

At Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, I worked on the Godown Street revitalization project, focusing on mobility and pedestrian analysis, and community-centric planning solutions.- Conducted comprehensive mobility and pedestrian analysis for the Godown Street revitalization project, enhancing equitable transportation access for female street vendors and pedestrians.- Presented community-centric planning solutions to key stakeholders, advocating for gender-sensitive transportation improvements and fostering collaborative engagement with local vendors.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

- Interior design for women-centric spaces. - Involved in conceptualizing, storyboarding, and material selection based on behavioral patterns, user perception surveys and requirements of women from all walks of life.

Master Of Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Representative- Dean's Advisory Committee, Associate at Cornell Graduate Consulting Club.

Systems Thinking, Modeling & Leadership (Stml) Certification

Relevant Coursework: - Systems Thinking and Modeling in Public Affairs - Organizational Design, Change, and Leadership - Systems Thinking.

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture, 9.2 Cgpa; First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Class Representative and a part of the Class Committee Panel. - Gold medalist: Achieved state-wide rank 8.

High School Diploma, 92.4%

Activities and Societies: Elective in graphics, Volunteer in the organization committee of Kalanjali (2016) - School topper in Physics.