I am a talented and creative architectural engineering professional with considerable knowledge of the construction industry. I'm able to manage and coordinate all architectural design aspects and ensure that all project phases are achieved with regards to functionality, creativity, cost, profitability, and compatibility, all while maintaining the respective licensing authority codes and approved specifications. My design experience includes commercial, residential buildings, healthcare facilities, governmental headquarters, educational institutions, recreational, retail, hospitality and mixed-use buildings.
I have a proven track record of leading all stages of design for various projects from concept until completion, I've played a major role in signing contracts for the companies i worked for by creating a variety of concept designs and showcasing them into attractive and informative presentations then value-engineered them for the ultimate profitability for clients, During later stages I've integrated concepts with structural and MEP, obtained building permit and solved emerging construction site RFI's.
I have an extensive Middle East experience in architectural design projects with a portfolio of various completed and under construction projects in Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Libya, etc., plus the experience with working with local authorities and outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills. I am also capable of taking direction well and working hard to manage stakeholder expectations with ability to liaison between technical and non-technical persons.
I’m a multi-cultural, open-to-all-aspects global citizen. I speak and understand multiple languages, I have roamed the world and interacted with various types of cultures.
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NAGA Architects, Dubai, AE, Senior Design Project Manager
Manage design projects of various scales from inception to tender awarding
Inspiration Engineering Consultants, Dubai, AE, Senior Architect (Head of Architecture)
- Lead the design process of several types of projects through all stages from conceptual idea till obtaining the building permit.
- Maintained the data collection and geographic / ecological research.
- Created a variety of concept design proposals to clients.
- Played a major role in signing various contracts for the company by showcasing design concepts to clients into attractive and informative presentations.
- Achieved ultimate profitability for clients in terms of saleable versus construction area by value-engineering and optimizing architectural designs.
- Solved coordination conflicts with structural and MEP designs while preserving the architectural concept.
- Obtained final building permit for various projects in a timely manner within tight deadlines via respective licensing authorities (Municipalities of Dubai, Ajman and Abu Dhabi - Trakhees - Nakheel - TECOM - Civil Defense - etc.).
- Solved emerging or potential construction site RFI's without compromising approved designs.
Next Engineering Consultants, Dubai, AE, Senior Architect
- Played a leading role in the design process of several types of projects through all stages from conceptual idea till obtaining the building permit.
- Maintained the data collection and geographic / ecological research.
- Created a variety of concept design proposals to clients.
- Played a leading role in signing various contracts for the company by showcasing design concepts to clients into attractive and informative presentations.
- Achieved ultimate profitability for clients in terms of saleable versus construction area by value-engineering and optimizing architectural designs.
- Solved coordination conflicts with structural and MEP designs while preserving the architectural concept.
- Obtained final building permit for various projects in a timely manner within tight deadlines via respective licensing authorities (Municipalities of Dubai, Ajman and Abu Dhabi - Trakhees - Nakheel - TECOM - Civil Defense - etc.).
Style Home Real Estate, Cairo, EG, Senior Architect & Partner
- Managed the design process through all stages from conceptual idea till detailed construction drawings.
- Maintained the data collection and geographic / ecological research.
- Created a variety of concept design proposals to clients.
- Played a leading role in signing various contracts for the company by showcasing design concepts to clients into attractive and informative presentations.
- Achieved ultimate profitability for clients in terms of saleable versus construction area by Value-engineering and optimizing architectural designs.
Architecture & Planning Consulting Group - APG, Alexandria, EG, Architect
- Practised the design process through all stages from conceptual idea till detailed construction drawings.
- Created a variety of concept design proposals to clients.
- Played a leading role in signing various contracts for the company by showcasing design concepts to clients into attractive and informative presentations.
- Achieved ultimate profitability for clients in terms of saleable versus construction area by Value-engineering and optimizing architectural designs.
Alexandria University - Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria, EG, BArch, Architectural Engineering
