D. Nik Andjam Profile

Welcome to my Profile Site, here you can find information about my professional career in architecture.

Jul 2012 - Present

DMHA Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962.7777 

BIM Manager / Project Manager

• • BIM manager , utilizing Revit as primary architectural platform software, providing training, template, custom families plus AutoCAD and other platforms

  • Project management - small to medium sized commercial & mid-sized Multi-Family and Mixed Use Projects

  • Job captain - large commercial projects

Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

Consulting Service Santa Barbara, CA (805) 455.7069 

Architecture Consultant (Contract)

• • Private Consulting with several local firms, through the use and implementation of Revit and AutoCAD, Design Development and Construction Documentation.

    • My clients Include: Studio DMA, Hochhauser Blatter, WorldViz LLC & Hadighi Architecture

Jul 2009 - May 2010

WorldViz LLC Santa Barbara, CA (805) 966.0786 

Architecture Consultant / Modeler 

• • Consultant on Virtual Reality Technologies as applied to architecture utilizing Revit 2011, AutoCAD 2011, SketchUp 7.1 and 3ds Max 2011.

  • Clients included AutoDesk, Turner Cont Co., Sparling Engineering, Anshen + Allen Architects, Tocci Building Corp., Tomas Design, Envision Outdoor Living

May 1999 - Aug 2008

Hochhauser + Blatter Santa Barbara , CA (805) 962.2746 

Project Manager / CAD Manager / IT Administrator

• • Project Management & documentation, Design Development, while supervising a staff of 2-6 draftsmen

    • Type 5 residential from single family to multi-family, primarily senior facilities. 

    • Commercial type 1 Medical facilities. 

  • Construction Administration 

    • Type 5 residential multi-family senior independent living facilities. 

  • 3D Rendering & Animation 

    • Using Revit, Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio & Sketchup 

  • CAD Management 

    • Standardized CAD Systems, Training and support 

    • Helped the office transition from DataCAD to AutoCAD and later to Revit, Architectural Desktop and SketchUp 

    • Established standard procedures for AutoCAD and Revit 

    • Trained staff on SketchUp 

  • IT Administration 

    • Installed and implemented Microsoft network in the office, including Server 2003, Routers, Firewalls, Cables and software 

  • Consultation 

    • Consulted the administration on software selection, installation and implementation

Jan 1999 - May 1999

Brent + Miller AIA Los Angeles , CA (818) 990.1014 

Consultant 6 months Contract 

• • Was contracted to train staff for CAD systems using AutoCAD and ArchiCAD

Sept 1997 - Dec 1998

Urban Concepts Los Angeles , CA (323) 966.2610 

Contract Consultant 

• • I was hired when the company decided to add a architectural department and staff that department 

  • CAD Manager 

    • Standardized CAD systems and managed a staff of 18 production team, overseeing Construction documentation 

  • Project Manager 

    • Type 5 single family house in Beverly Hills 

    • Design and 3D Renderings and Construction documentation of houses thought permit process

Mar 1996 - Sept 1997

Givatchian Engineering Woodland Hills , CA (818) 225.2288 

CAD Operator 

• • Construction documentation productions while gaining knowledge & experience of American Architecture & Construction methods & technology, with focus on residential Type5 construction.

Nov 1995 - Mar 1996

Digicore Van Nuys , CA 

• • Technical Support

    • Technical support staff, repair and upgrade of computers plus network setup implementation.

Left IRAN for USA July 1995

Jul 1994 - Jul 1995

Abnieh Gostar Tehran, IRAN 

Consulting Architect 

• • Aided Friends in Establishing a Start-up architectural Firm Focusing on The latest trends in architectural technology, Including Space Frame Technology and ultra modern construction techniques.

Aug 1991 - Jul 1995

Art’a’Ville Tehran, IRAN 

Principal Architect 

• • Started office with partner and co-designer with a staff of 2 and managed to grow the office to a staff of 26 including in-house MEP and structural. 

  • Responsible for Design, Development and Documentation of Educational facilities nationwide 50 schools total

Sept 1990 - Aug 1991

Rahafar Tehran , IRAN 

Project Manager / Intern 

• • Learning the principals of Architectural Design and Construction under the learned guidance of Mr. Farahbakhsh One of the leading architects in IRAN. 

  • Promoted to Project Manager after 6 months of internship, Learning & Overseeing Design Development, Construction Documents and Administration, with focus on Residential projects. 

  • Promoted to Staff Manager, Supervising a staff of 6 architects through Design development, Construction documents and Construction Administration.

Sept 1989 - Sept 1990

Shadrokh Architects Tehran, IRAN 

• • Construction Administrator Supervising Construction of a multi family apartment housing project for the Ministry of Finance.

1990

Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, IRAN

B.S., Architecture.

Software Experience & Knowledge 

• • AutoCAD (since 1988) 

  • ArchiCAD R8 (1990-1995 and Brent + Miller) 

  • Revit (since 2001) 

  • SketchUp (since 2004) 

  • Procore (Since 2020)

  • Bluebeam Revu (Since 2022)