Experience

designsmith.ae
• Architect

  • Dec 2019 - Present


Calibri Training & Development L.L.C

• United Arab Emirates
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NATA Trainer

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  Key Responsibilities Introducing the students to the course of Architecture in India & The Entrance exam, teaching the basic fundamentals of Freehand sketching, principles of design, 2D & 3D visualization (1,2,3 point perspective), colors, logos & compositions, encouraging students to think in terms of aesthetic appeal, details and visual scaling Key Responsibilities Introducing the students to the course of Architecture in India & The Entrance exam, teaching the basic fundamentals of Freehand sketching, principles of design, 2D & 3D visualization (1,2,3 point perspective), colors, logos & compositions, encouraging students to think in terms of aesthetic appeal, details and visual scaling



SFX Interior Decor LLC

• Architect & Business Development Executive

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2019

  Key Projects Commercial Office l Quera group of Companies, Bay square I Capgemini, Deira Asteco, Deira I Zultec, Bay square I DDR, Business Bay Binary Tower Offices, Business Bay Domy Car Showroom, Business Bay National Switch Gear Office, Business Bay Boutique Store l Tiara Fashions LLC, Meena Bazaar Residential l Al Kathiri Villa Interiors & Landscape, Al Furjan Executive Tower Apartment Interiors, Bay Avenue Peter Villa Interiors & Landscape, Pearl Jumeirah Key Responsibilities Business Development l Researching business opportunities, upcoming projects & networking/ marketing among st potential clients & references through cold call, meetings & social media. Understanding client needs, working & computing BOQ’s. Value engineering with design & projects team. Looking after & for clients needs throughout the project. Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients Project/Proposal initiation l Client Coordination, site visits, sketch plan & proposal presentations Design Development l Develop design intent, assist Senior Architect with construction drawing package, Joinery details/sketches for shop drawings/estimation, MEP orientation. Vendor/Contractor Coordination l Coordination with vendors/subcontractors & inter dept functions such as MEP division / glass & aluminium / signage / joinery / logistics / furniture / civil / marble sub contractors Execution l Periodic site visits / qualitative work supervision, coordination for procurement. Show less



IDP Engineering Consultants

• FFE Designer

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Key Projects Hospitality l Hilton Hotel, Doha Institutional I Competition - Dubai Heart Family Adventure Theme Park, Dubai Municipality Competition - Museum along Al Maktoum Stadium, Al Nasr Football Club Research Proposal for Making Dubai Museums & Libraries Disabled Friendly • IDP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS l FF&E DESIGNER Dubai, U.A.E l Aug 2017 - on hold Key Responsibilities Concept Development l Site Visits, Analysis & Inference for Competitions with the team, Info graphic Presentation of Research, case studies & Developing detail Design Booklet Fixed finishes & FF&E l Shortlisting & Finalizing Material Finishes with senior FF&E Designer, Preparing Detailed specifications & required value engineering at various stages, Coordinating with vendors & suppliers, Maintaining, Scheduling and attending meetings with potential suppliers. Show less



Alberto Apostoli

• Wellness Design Blogger

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Wrote short articles on 'Case Studies- Bath houses and Spa Architecture' for the firm 'Alberto Apostoli'. The buildings were studied and analysed in terms of their functionalty, material, spatial experience, form, etc. Case studies from different parts of the world were taken to understand an overall view of the workings of Bath houses and Spa Architecture. http://www.albertoapostoli.com/wellness/ Wrote short articles on 'Case Studies- Bath houses and Spa Architecture' for the firm 'Alberto Apostoli'. The buildings were studied and analysed in terms of their functionalty, material, spatial experience, form, etc. Case studies from different parts of the world were taken to understand an overall view of the workings of Bath houses and Spa Architecture. http://www.albertoapostoli.com/wellness/



Sindus Architects

• India

• Intern Architect

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  KEY PROJECTS Commercial Office l Suvchem office, Air France back office at T2 terminal Residential l Bungalow 19, 36 at Patan, Bedroom design KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Part of design team, Develop Conceptual design, sketches, PowerPoint /indesign presentations, prepare virtual and physical mood boards. Assisted the Senior Architect for Site Supervision, Specification and Measurements. Worked on Working Drawings, Municipal Drawings and 3D Details. Worked on Conceptual sketches for Interior Projects. Show less



Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies

• India
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  Assisted in making First Year change thought process to a more abstract way of thinking about architecture, guidance towards creating installation on topics of advertising and space. Using different mediums like charcoal sketching, watercolors, pencil sketching, model making, hand drafting, inking, bamboo structures, plaster of paris installations, wooden structures. Assisted in making First Year change thought process to a more abstract way of thinking about architecture, guidance towards creating installation on topics of advertising and space. Using different mediums like charcoal sketching, watercolors, pencil sketching, model making, hand drafting, inking, bamboo structures, plaster of paris installations, wooden structures.



New Arch Designers

• Intern Architect

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Coordinator for handling research work and 3D drawings. Gathered initial experience in office working drawing and model making. Preparing Concept Design Layouts & Theme presentations, area calculations & Client Coordination Coordinator for handling research work and 3D drawings. Gathered initial experience in office working drawing and model making. Preparing Concept Design Layouts & Theme presentations, area calculations & Client Coordination