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Austin Chen

Austin Chen

Alhambra, CA, US

 
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About 

Employment 

KTGY, Los Angeles, CA, US, BIM Manager

Partnered company wide studio leaders to deploy, standardize, and refine BIM workflows and standards across projects and the company
Led the development and deployment of advanced parametric design tools and computational workflows, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.
Oversaw the creation and implementation of customized BIM standard templates for Los Angeles, Oakland, and Denver studio projects, enhancing project-specific accuracy and productivity
Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to create standard and custom Revit families and manage model coordination for various types of housing projects, ensuring accurate design integration
Delivered comprehensive training on BIM best practices, provided ongoing support to Architecture and Interior Design divisions, and established a feedback loop to enhance BIM standards adoption
Assessed and integrated emerging BIM technologies and software, managed the development of BIM standards, and created 3D content to support project execution and team skill development
Fostered dynamic collaboration across projects and firm-wide initiatives, promoting synergistic efforts and improving overall team performance and project outcomes

May 2023 - current
 

Huntsman Architectural Group, San Francisco, CA, US, Architectural Production/ Designer

Lead BIM (3D Model) Manager on projects to execute design development and construction documentation to minimize model errors
Organized 10+ design and presentation document sets
Managed deliverables by reviewing and delegating revisions to team
Collaborated with varying sized teams and consultants to design and document workplace, building repositioning, and building accessibility projects
Mentored 6 Designers in Revit to educate and guide to increase productivity
Developed and delivered training programs on BIM best practices, significantly increasing team productivity and reducing model errors.
Pioneered rendering standard and concept package to streamline company marketing book and increase client interest

Jan 2018 - Feb 2023
 

OTJ Architects, San Francisco, CA, US, Project Designer/Project Coordinator

Collaborated with studio team to design workplace and amenity interiors
Conceptualized 3 mood boards, palette selections and design concepts
Coordinated 2 design document sets for permitting and presentations
Spearheaded technical detailing and modeling to efficiently convey project concept to external stakeholders

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
 

Education 

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, US, BArch, Interior Design

Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
 

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