Ammar Elshaer-Resume

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Ammar Elshaer Senior Architect BIM│Design│Visualization

183 sunrise Blvd, P7B 7B7, Ontario

www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-elshaer

(226) 237-2702

https://www.behance.net/Ammar_Alshaer

ay.elshaer.innovate@gmail.com

https://issuu.com/the_ammar

 Worked as an Architect and Interior Designer with 11+ years of experience in 75+ projects  Experienced in design of residential, educational, commercial and recreational buildings  Achieved Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in architecture, which was evaluated by WES as equivalent to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Canada  High understanding of OBC regulations, and building materials and methods, which was backed by studying at Toronto Metropolitan University  Highly experienced in working according to International building codes and governmental institutions guidelines  Participated in various construction phases, ranging from SD, DD, and CD  Efficient communication with architects, engineers and others in the working environment  Creativity and critical thinking to analyze different scenarios and produce unconventional ideas  Deep understanding of sustainable design approaches and different climate simulation techniques

Software Skills Revit Autocad 3D Max+Vray

Photoshop Rhino

Professional Experience Senior Architect March 2018 to July 2023 Optimum Consultants, Giza 

Participated in more than 15 projects including: 3 schools, coastal resort, multiple residential buildings and 3 retail projects

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Participated in different projects phases and producing full SD, DD and CD packages

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Developed space planning concepts, mood boards, and color palettes Produced drawings and documents needed for to acquire construction permit

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Used Revit and 3d Max for creating construction drawings and photorealistic renders

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Led team members in the production of construction drawings

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Attended meetings with clients and contractors to address technical and design matters

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Performed regular site visits to ensure the execution of the approved design

Senior Design Architect March 2017 to February 2018 RFA-Raef Fahmi Architects, Cairo 

Participated in more than 15 projects including: 2 mixed use buildings, 3 retail projects, 2 summer cottages and 4 residential buildings

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Developed floor plans and building forms through designing masses of buildings

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Created photorealistic renders to help clients visualize designs using 3D max and Vray

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Coordinated with different departments to produce accurate execution drawings

Intermediate Architect and Interior Designer July 2014 to February 2017 T-Line for engineering solutions, Cairo 

Participated in more than 20 projects including: 2 schools, 2 places of worship, 2 retail projects, 2 residential complexes, 2 mixed-use buildings, 5 residential interiors, and 5 residential buildings

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Created interior and architecture designs that satisfy the clients’ needs

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Created photorealistic renders for different design alternatives of spaces using 3D max and Vray

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Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase

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Created execution drawings for architecture and interior designs

Project Manager July 2013 to June 2014 aOptimum Consultants, Giza  Managed the construction of mixed used building  Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors  Recorded daily events and activities to evaluate process and improve productivity  Suggested process and technical design changes to improve performance  Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while client visitings

Junior Architect December 2012 to June 2013 DSC- Distance Studio Consultants, Cairo  Worked on the production of construction drawings of 5 projects  Developed concepts, plans elevations, and other drawings  Coordinated with team members and other cross-functional teams

Education Master of Science: Architectural Engineering (2019) Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor of Science: Architectural Engineering (2012) Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt

Continuing Education Toronto Metropolitan University (2023)  Ontario building code  Materials and Methods of construction  Building Information Modelling Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2023)  Sustainable Building Design References are available upon request