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Professional Profile
Professional Profile
A dynamic academician and professional with over 28 years of rich Indian and International experience with Specialization in Digital Architectural Processes, Expertise in Parametric Programming and Tools (Rhino, Grasshopper), Microprocessor based Kinetic Architecture (Arduino + Programming in Python and C++), Generative Designs, 3D Printing and Modelling, Product Design. Vast experience in Architectural Practice, Academic Processes (NAAC) Teaching, Research, Project/Program Management of very Large Projects, Quality Processes and Standards, Strategy Planning, Corporate Training, Retail and Industrial Architectural Designs, Tender Evaluation, GIS and Photogrammetry currently pursuing Digital Architecture. Interest Areas in AI based Architecture, Digital Fabrications and Automation in Architecture
Academic Qualifications
B.Arch (1st Division), University of Roorkee, 1993 (now IIT Roorkee).
PGDUPDL, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 2018.
M.Arch (Digital Architecture), Impact School of Architecture (VTU ), Bengaluru, 2023.
Professional Memberships
Lifetime Member of the Council of Architecture India (CoA) since 1994
Member of the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
Currently freelance Architect working on projects in Bangalore and Kolkata. Consultant on the Editorial Board of GiantStep, Bangalore, a reputed Publication House and Human Resource Development firm in Bangalore. Empanelled as a visiting faculty at Impact School of Architecture and Acharya Institutes.
Worked with reputed institutions and clients like Impact School of Architecture, Acharya Institute of Innovation and Transformation, VTU, Reva University, Christ University, VIT Vellore, Acharya NRV School of Architecture, IBM-Germany, OSI Geomatics Ltd. (Canada), North Liverpool City Academy (UK), Building Schools For Future Program (UK), Blominfo A/S (Denmark) Tata Steel Ltd., Rastriya Ispat Nigam Ltd., Steel Authority of India Ltd. National Mineral Development Corporation, Siemens VAI, Kolkata Metro Railway, National Aluminium Company Ltd, Cricket Association of Bengal, West Bengal Land Records, State Bank of India.
Gained comprehensive experience in spearheading responsibility for business communication and technical coordination with global organizations and contacts in India, USA, Canada, Germany, U.K and Denmark.
An able Academician with excellent teaching, mentoring and administrative capabilities and a project planner with expertise in planning, executing and spearheading various projects in compliance to quality standards.
Expertise in creating designs & plans, plant and steel process layouts, drawings, Virtual construction / BIM, quantification, Tendering and managing resources to ensure execution of projects within time and budgeted parameters.
Extensively used Computer Aided Design, Parametric, Generative & Genetic Algoritms based Digital Computational Tools & Coding, Artificial Intellegence Systems, Automation, IoT & Robotics, 3D Printing technologies, Virtual Reality & Augumented Reality
The knowledge Domains are Digital Architecture, Digital Landscape Planning, Digital Urban Design and Planning, GIS, IoT, Robotics & Automation, Parametric Modelling based 3D Printing, Coding in C, C++, Python and Scripting in Grasshopper-Rhino Interface with plugins such as Decoding Spaces, FireFly, LadyBug, Pufferfish, Mandrill, HoneyBee, Mosquito, Crane, WeaverBird, TermiteNest, Urbano, PlanBee, Kangaroo solvers, Fologram, Lunchbox, Octopus, DragonFly, Anemone, LandsDesign, gHowl, Elk, Galapagos Solver, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer, Interlocutor for NLP.
Developed a plugin interface 'ANTBIRD' to generate NLP based queries with OpenAI from Rhino-Grasshopper Canvas.
Skill Highlights
Skill Highlights
Project Management
Industrial Architecture
Architectural Education
Creative Design
Innovative
Technology Expertise
Digital Architecture
AI, Robotics and Fabrication
Experience
Experience
Professor - September 2023 till present
Impact School of Architecture, Bangalore
Part of the M. Arch program focusing on Digital Architectural Design, IoT, and Parametric Urban Mapping, introducing cuttingedge technologies and methodologies to architecture students. Developing and implementing an innovative curriculum that incorporates the latest trends in architecture technology, fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity and technological proficiency. Organized and led workshops on Future Technologies in Architecture such as Generative Design, Parametric Design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, 3D Printing, and Prototyping, enriching the educational experience with exposure to industry-relevant skills and knowledge
Asst. Professor – March 2017 to November 2021
Acharya NRV School of Architecture, Bangalore
Architectural Design, Building Construction, History of Architecture, Architectural Graphics, Contemporary Architecture, Professional Practice, High Rise Structures, Building Services, Digital Architecture, GIS
VP Architecture – April 2015 to March 2017
Jit Shi Enterprise, Kolkata
Responsible for heading the Architecture Group, coordinating with clients, and supervising a team of managers and architects in the design and construction of allied architectural facilities of a major project of the Tata Group.
Additional Chief Architect– April 2010 to March 2015
Dastur, Kolkata
Heading a team of Architects and Assistants in planning designing, Inter-departmental co-ordination for large scale industrial and infrastructural projects mainly in the Steel and Aluminium segment including periodic on site reviews, client and contractors meetings and coordination of procurement and tender.
Operations Manager (GDC) – March 2007 to March 2010
ATKINS, Bangalore
Overall planning and supervision of architecture, planning and teams for International projects(UK, middle east, Singapore and Hongkong) in collaboration with Atkins UK
Chief Manager (GDC) – Sept 1997 to March to February 2007
Cadworld Infosystems (Qualitas), Kolkata
Planning and Coordinating global architectural projects and overseas/International client liaison. Visited on deputation to IBM, Stuttgart, Germany; OSL, Vancouver, Canada; BlomInfo, Copenhagen, Denmark and Cuhachi Petersons Architects, Orlando , US for training and knowledge transfer.
Architect & Jr. Architect– June 1993 to March August 1997
Acme Consultants, TAG, DMA, Kolkata
Working in architectural projects, construction drawings, site visits etc. Also had the opportunity to spearhead the changing technology and introduction of Computer Aided Design in these firms.
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