EDUCATION
M.S in Architecture and Urban Design, Technology Studio
University of California, Los Angeles, USA : G.P.A. 3.87/4.0
Bachelor of Architecture
National Institute of Technology Patna, India : G.P.A. 8.3/10
EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, Los Angeles, CA
- Contributed to the design and development of mixed-use and multi-family projects from concept to final presentation.
- Assisted with material selection, construction drawings, and 3D modeling (digital and physical).
- Produced RFPs and marketing materials using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Created construction drawings and detailed models using Revit, Rhino, and Enscape.
CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE
Bruin Buzz, UC Los Angeles, CA
- Managed daily customer interactions and operational tasks with efficiency and professionalism. Cultivated effective communication and time-management abilities.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Architect Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai, India
- Collaborated with Senior Associate Mubashir Jabir on 15+ large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, high-end residential, schools, affordable Housing, Racecourse Redevelopment and slum rejuvenation projects across government and private sectors.
- Supported design development and technical drafting for residential, institutional, and civic projects.
- Assisted in spatial planning, façade studies, and ensured compliance with municipal regulations.
- Worked closely with senior architects and consultants to integrate architecture, landscape, and visualization for client presentations and RFP submissions.
- Utilized AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, and InDesign for design, visualization, and documentation.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
- Led concept design, space planning, and visualization for multiple interior projects, including a G+3 residential apartment.
- Independently designed and developed a virtual conference hall walkthrough for The Economic Times, New Delhi.
- Founded and managed a small business in 2020, creating and selling handmade journals, posters, and bookmarks, handling all aspects of design, production, and sales independently.
ARCHITECTURE INTERN
AICTE; MHUA, Ministry of Education, Patna, India
- Worked under Dr. Anjali Sharma in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India on the rejuvenation of water bodies and the conceptual design for the supposed site of Ashoka’s Palace.
- Assisted in site documentation and historical research for the site’s redevelopment using GIS and AutoCAD.
- Contributed to the conceptual master plan focused on preserving archaeological remains and enhancing the visitor experience.
- Created presentation posters and 3D visualizations of the proposed design using SketchUp and Lumion.
SKILLS
DRAWING & MODELLING:
AutoCAD | Revit | Sketchup | Rhino + Grasshopper | Blender
RENDERING & GRAPHICS:
Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | PremierePro | Twinmotion | VRay | Lumion | Enscape
AI, ML & GAME ENGINE:
Unreal Engine 6 | Unity | Stable Diffusion | ComfyUI
FABRCATION:
Physical Model Making| Laser Cutting | Woodwork | CNC Milling
OTHERS:
Microsoft Office | Procreate | Sketchbook
CERTIFICATIONS
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
Thesis Project - World Trade Centre, Kolkata, India
Conference - Climate Change, Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Habitat, NITP
Urban Utilities Planning, IIT Kharagpur Strategies for Sustainable Design, IIT Madras
EAC - The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Volunteer, Design Lead - TEDxNITP
Architecture Visualisation - Kaarwan
COMPETITIONS
Prevention and Mitigation of Fire Disaster, BSDMA Mission Amrit Sarovar, Conservation of Water Heritage (Top 10) Annual National Association of Students of Architecture Design Competition
EXTRA - CURRICULAR
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: Technological & Cultural Fest, NITP
MEMBER: AAYAM (Design and Architectural Eveny), Technological & Cultural Fest, NITP
SECRETARY: Total Chaos Dance Club, NITP
MEMBER: Total Chaos Dance Club, NITP
DESIGN LEAD: TEDX NITP
REFERENCES
Guvenc Ozel, Lecturer: UCLA AUD, Founder: Ozel Office guvenc.ozel@aud.ucla.edu | +1 310 741 8660
Laure Michelon, Lecturer: UCLA AUD, Partner: Studio MMR lauremichelon@g.ucla.edu | +1 949 395 7459
Josy Paul, Associate Architect: Architect H afeez Contractor josy@hcontractor.com | +91 9074356539
Dr. Anjali Sharma, Assistant Professor, NIT Patna anjalisharma@nitp.ac.in | +91 9661116833