Ahmad Waheed
Architect, Visualisator & Graphic Designer 15 Abdou Mansour St. West Omraneyya, Giza, Egypt Mobile: +2011-282.37.802 Telephone: +202-35605197 arch.ahmadwaheed@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a continuous learning workflow in a multi-tasking environment which deals with architectural & urban design, urban & regional planning, working & workshop drawings, visualization, graphic design & video editing.
Education
»» Bachelor Of Architecture, Higher Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy, Cairo (2011) »» Accumulative rating: Good »» Graduation project: Very Good
Quick notes about courses:
Working Drawings »» Focus on using high-tech construction techniques & scheduling Architectural design »» Focus on cultural & educational projects Urban design »» Focus on valuable (historic) buildings, conservation techniques & their contexts Urban planning »» Redesign of the waterfront of Cairo (project) »» Focus on redesign of unplanned districts Regional Planning »» East-Cairo region structural plans alternatives with respect to state’s strategic plan using ArcGIS (project) Fine arts basic skills »» Engineering drawing & visual training
they say that
I’m GOOD at
99Data Management & Coding Systems 99Coordination 99CAD Management 99Visualization 99MultiDesciplinary 99Research 99Softwares Freak
Languages
Arabic (mother tongue) English (very good)
I say that
I’m GOOD at
88 Deadlines 88 Repetitive work 88 Discipline Times 88 Replication 88 Smoking
Work Experience
CAD Manager, Architect (design+working) , Interior Designer & Visualizator 07 – 2012 to 10 - 2012, Inspire Engineering Consultant, Dokki
Projects: -
Nehad Khattab Office, El-Mareuteyya, Giza, Egypt PNT, City Stars Mall, Nasr City, Egypt PNT & Wheels, Mall of Arabia, 6th of October, Egypt El-Wahab Showroom, 6th of October, Egypt
Tasks:
»» System Development »» CAD Management »» Design Development [interior+exterior] »» Modeling (3ds Max) »» Rendering (Vray) »» Post Production (Photoshop) »» Working & Workshop Drawings (AutoCAD) »» Estimation and quantity surveying (AutoCAD+Excel) – Direct contact with sub-contractors »» Branding & Logo Design (Illustrator)
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*Visualizator
2012
06 – 2012*, Touch Studio, Masr El-Gedida
Tasks:
»» Facade Design Development [participation] »» Visualization “rendering & post production” (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, VRay, Photoshop)
Projects:
Residential Building, Al-Tagammu' Al-Khames, Cairo, Egypt
*Visualizator
2012
Tasks:
05 – 2012*
»» Facade Design Development [participation] »» Visualization “rendering & post production” (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, VRay, Photoshop)
Projects:
AutoMall, Cairo-Alexandria Road, Egypt
Architect (shop drawings+QS) R&D team member 2011-2012 12 – 2011 to 07 - 2012, ODG (Omran Design Group), Nasr City
Tasks:
»» System development »» Creation of Block Library »» Training fellow architects (AutoCAD) »» B.O.Q preparation, estimation and quantity surveying (Excel) »» Doors & windows detail drawings (AutoCAD) »» General details drawings (AutoCAD)
Projects:
- Correctional Facilities, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia - Police Integrated Project, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia
*Architect & Visualizator
2011 Tasks:
10 – 2011*, ECOPA, Nasr City
»» Facade Design Development [participation] »» Blueprints CAD drawing (AutoCAD) »» 3d Modeling (3ds Max) »» Rendering (VRay) »» Post Production (Photoshop)
Projects:
Administrative Courthouse, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia
*Architect & Visualizator
2011
08 – 2011 to 10 – 2011, Dr.Abd Al-Rahman Na’eem, 6th of October
Tasks:
»» Blueprints CAD drawing (AutoCAD) »» 3d Modeling (3ds Max) »» Rendering (Mental Ray) »» Post Production (Photoshop) »» Poster Design (Photoshop)
Projects:
Affordable Housing Competition, Ministry of Housing, Egypt
Architect, Visualizator & Interior Designer 09 – 2010 to 10 – 2010, Hafez Consultants [HC], Zamalik, Cairo
Projects: Residential Building, Masr El-Gedida, Cairo, Egypt
Architect & Visualizator
2010
Tasks:
»» Furnishing & plans visualization (Photoshop) »» Interior Design of Swimming Pool hall »» Visualization “rendering & post production” (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, VRay, Photoshop) »» Participation in Landscape Design of a residential compound project. (3ds Max)
2009
07 – 2009 to 10 – 2009, Dr.Abd Al-Rahman Na’eem, 6th of October
Projects:
Desert Type School, Schools Competition, Educational Buildings Authority, Egypt
Tasks:
»» Blueprints CAD drawing (AutoCAD) »» 3d Modeling (3ds Max) »» Rendering (Mental Ray) »» Post Production (Photoshop) »» Poster Design (Photoshop)
*Interior Designer & Visualizator 2009 04 - 2009*, Arch.Muhammad Ramadan, El-Rehab, New Cairo
Projects:
Kitchen Design, Residential Villa, El-Rehab
Tasks:
»» Interior design »» Blueprints CAD drawing (AutoCAD) »» 3d Modeling (3ds Max) »» Rendering (VRay)
▪ Architect before 2009 07 - 2006 to 08 – 2006, Industrial Construction & Engineering Co. - SIAC, Heliopolis, Cairo
Projects:
Tasks:
»» Participation in bills of quantities revision, estimation and quantity surveying
Allegria Villas, Beverly Hills, Sheikh Zayid City, 6th of October
* freelance quick projects
▪ training
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Competitions »» Ministry of Housing, Affordable Housing Competition (2011) »» ArchMedium, New York Theatre City (2011) »» Educational Buildings Authority , Schools Competition (2009) »» Magaz Magazine, School of future (2009) »» Cairo university’s competition (Al-Azbakya wall) When Knowledge Meets Community (2008)
Activities Training
»» Holding presentations & training courses focusing on CG softwares & Visualization pipelines. »» AutoCAD Instructor – RTC team member, Resala Charity Organization, Nasr City & Faysal.
Charity Work
»» Graphic Designer – Life-Saving Team, Resala Charity Organization, Nasr City
Political
»» Political activities aiming to spread political awareness & Islamic political model. »» Media team member – Al-Monasikia
Architectural
»» Active member - Megawra [architectural hub]. »» Urban »» Architectural team member - Share'na [community self-raising project].
Computer Skills software is just a tool, it's not a talented designer neither a good processor ... it's just the way you use it you can call me as a software freak .. quite familiar with mentioned programs & much more I prefered not to mention.
Drafting
»» AutoCAD
Modeling
»» 3ds Max »» Rhinoceros »» BIM > Revit Architecture »» Parametric > Grasshopper
Rendering
»» VRay »» Mental Ray »» Vue xStream »» bunkspeed Shot
Post Production
»» Photoshop »» Lightroom »» After Effects »» Magic Bullet Looks
Motion Graphics & VFX »» After Effects
Compositing
»» After Effects »» Photoshop
Matte Painting
»» 3ds Max + Photoshop
Quantity Survey
»» AutoCAD+Excel »» Revit
Geodatabasing »» ArcGIS
Digital Painting (Wacom)
»» Sketchbook Designer »» Sketchbook Pro »» Photoshop »» Illustrator
Graphic Design
»» Illustrator »» Photoshop
»» Vector Art
»» Illustrator
Video Editing
»» Premiere »» Sony Vegas »» After Effects
Mind Mapping »» VUE
Task Management »» Outlook »» OneNote
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