Saji Darali Email & Phone Number

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto

Saji has over 15 years of experience in design and construction across large-scale projects in Canada and internationally, with focus on BIM implementation, collaboration, automation and enabling data inter-operability between various platforms, as he leads our Digital Practice Department. With a background in architecture and strong programming and IT skills, he is always seeking innovative solutions that will take BIM into the next level.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Develop and execute project BxPs with consultants.- Produce clash reports and coordinate with project managers and consultants.- Develop BIM-enabled collaborative methods and workflows.- Automated quality and standards checks for 3D models using Revit API and Dynamo.- Develop automated solutions and integration between platforms using .Net and SQL.- Provide technical support and researching solutions to everyday BIM-related issues.- Lead training of BIM coordination using Navisworks/Tekla BIMsight.- Member of VR team for real-time rendering solutions using Enscape, Lumion and HTC Vive.

- As Sr. BIM Engineer, I provided technical leadership, modeling, quantification, 4D simulation and automation in a BIM Service Center under Revit and AECOsim platforms for large-scale construction projects throughout the Middle East and North Africa.- Created high-quality realistic renderings from BIM models.- As Team Leader, I improved team skills and reduced external training costs by providing direct support and training to BIM architects and engineers.- Improved workflows, teamwork and communications by developing in-house software such as Centralized RFI System, Automated CAD Tagging and Data Collection, Task Management & Progress Reporting and Data Integration between Revit/AECOsim.- Improved deliverable standards and quality by creating automated quality check macros and managing of BIM/CAD Shared Workspace (project and user settings, macros and office standards).- Achieved 80% time reduction in modeling and quantification of roads and infrastructure by improving InRoads workflow.

Abu Dhabi, Uae

- 3D modeling of structural and architectural elements- Coordination with MEP and Airport Special Systems- Drawing extraction and engineering coordination- Object tagging with project controls information- BIM model QA/QC- Automated reporting of MTO/BOQ using customized in-house applications- Software customization using macros and .NET Apps- BIM macro for Estidama credit validation using 3D visualization.- Extract survey points from BIM for as-built tolerance checks- Support and training for BIM Engineers- Administering main contractor and trades models using ProjectWise Server

Ramallah, Palestine

- Performing clash detections and generating material takeoffs and schedules for 50M+ commercial projects.- Developing BIM libraries, workflows and standards.

Ramallah, Palestine

- Planning and design of small to mid-size projects in the residential and commercial sectors as per local codes and practices.- Meeting with city officials for acquiring approvals.- Supervision of construction projects.- Production of 3D architectural renderings and animation for client approvals.- Established Revit/AutoCAD workflow.- Projects:--- Manna Commercial Center and Hotel Apartments, Ramallah--- Al-Shami Grand Villa, Beit Ur--- Al-Shami Commercial Tower Proposal, Ramallah--- Al-Masri Office Tower Proposal, Ramallah--- Villas in various locations

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Responsible for all 3D architectural visualization operations for Buffalo and Charlotte offices.- Worked on 2D and 3D construction documentation and visualization of mid to large scale hospitality, commercial and residential projects.- Developed client database for intranet to deploy live information across all branches.- Projects:--- Grand Destiny Hotel, Syracuse NY--- LCo @ Exchange Redevelopment, Buffalo NY--- Mountain Edge Resort, Lake Sunapee NH--- Cobblestone Redevelopment, Buffalo NY--- Lake Norman Medical Center, Mooresville NC--- Salmon Run Mall, Watertown NY--- Emerson School, Buffalo NY--- 2500 Distribution Center, Charlotte NC

Toronto, Canada Area

- Freelance work in architectural 3D illustration, multimedia CD authoring, web design, digital animation.

Toronto, Canada Area

- 3D modeling and rendering of high profile projects in Vancouver and Toronto areas.- Produced 3D presentations that helped sell projects under stringent deadlines.- Devised and produced shadow studies in 3DS Viz and AutoCAD for city approvals.- Projects:--- New VI (Vancouver Island) TV Station, Vancouver BC--- Yonge/Cheritan Shadow Studies, Toronto ON--- Much Music Link Bridge Proposal, Toronto ON

Mississauga, On

- Freelance work for re-design and drafting of existing office space, meeting with client and providing alternative solutions.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture