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Rhinoceros Grasshopper
“Exploring the synergy between architectural design and computational thinking, advanced visualization seamlessly integrates these disciplines to consistently deliver innovative and creative results.”
PAYETTE | BOSTON, MA
• Drove a 30% reduction in programmatic feasibility study time by developing and leading a parametric Grasshopper workflow that automated massing optimization and GSF calculations for diverse programs
• Led BIM interoperability, establishing and managing the Rhino-Revit integration standard via Rhino.Inside.Revit to streamline project delivery.
• Elevated client engagement and design communication by leading the visualization process, delivering compelling V-Ray/ Lumion renderings and conducting immersive VR presentations.
• Resolved critical design challenges for underground tunnel projects through proactive coordination with civil consultants, navigating dense existing utilities.
• Fostered team growth and standardization by formalizing and leading the Rhino & Grasshopper onboarding for 10+ new hires
PAYETTE | BOSTON, MA
• Established firm-wide Rhino modeling and workflow standards adopted by 100+ design staff, automating Revit-to-Rhino layer processing via a Python script to reduce setup time from 45 mins to under 2 mins and creating Enscape presets that cut visualization setup from 30 mins to 1 min
• Developed advanced Grasshopper scripts to automate render-ready model generation for 30+ projects across SD, interview, and competition phases, producing floorslab, curtain wall, stair, and parametric facade systems to accelerate design iteration.
• Delivered custom parametric design for multiple projects, including perforated vivarium panels (Thomas Jefferson University), facade iterations (Drexel University), patient room window frit patterns (Dana Farber), an interactive entry wall (Takeda), a triangular modular facade (Tulane Medical Center), and manufacture-ready gradient screens (Harvard Kempner).
• Authored a NURBS-based Site Modification tool streamlining terrain and landscape modeling on 10+ projects and codeveloped the “MassIt” site planning and building programing tool with the Space Strategy Group, optimizing code to achieve 30% faster runtime
• Produced physical-style Lumion renderings for 5+ client meetings using parametric modeling techniques, including scriptbased model tree deployed across 5+ projects
• Co-developed an in-house AIGC workflow with AI consultants, integrating generative AI into early-phase design exploration and visualization processes.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GSAPP | NEW YORK, NY
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | MARIETTA, GA
Magna Cum Laude
STATE UNIVERSITY | MARIETTA, GA
Bridgscape Detailed Section was selected for the Design Drawing Undergraduate Student Category at Design Communication Association Bi-annual Conference
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | MARIETTA, GA
Thesis Project: Spatial Transformation