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Jinali Shah

Jinali Shah

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Ardent and enthusiastic about experimenting and developing new design and forms. Always curious about learning new concept, hardworking, resolute team member and an avid reader of current affairs. Have the desire to extend myself further and willing to go beyond to excel in my profession.

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Employment 

O'Neil Langan Architects, New York, NY, US, Assistant Project Manager

• Oversaw 2 projects for Sephora in the CD phase and 3 projects in the initial kickoff stage ranging from 2000-5000 sq ft and
assisted in CA phase for 4 projects.
• Coordinated the complete design process from inception to construction administration, coordinating with a diverse team of MEP
and structural engineers, contractors, vendors, permit expeditors, and real estate teams.
• Produced SD, DD and CD sets for various projects across the USA for retail brands like Lululemon, Sweetgreen, Byredo, Diptyque
and Sephora using AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam.
• Curated millwork package, code due diligence reports, review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs following through alterations and
revision.
• Created 3D models using Sketch Up to understand spatial and massing arrangements for residential additions.
• Strengthened brand standards and design template drawings for Byredo, Ambition fitness studio in NYC, to streamline process
including producing 3D renderings for improved client visualization.

Dec 2021 - current
 

Grafēdē Architecture,, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

• Developed and delivered construction and technical drawings of residential, commercial warehouse + office space projects,
focusing on sustainable and green design while ensuring compliance with NYC building codes.
• Collaborated with contractors, structural and civil engineers, and permit expeditors for seamless project execution.
• Developed standardized program designs, software, and marketing documents for the firm's practice.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
 

National Science Foundation, New York City, Urban Design Research Assistant

• Assisted research, planning, and designing for the Net Zero – Neighborhood for NYC phase 2 & 3 projects.
• Drafted reports and research papers as a part of milestone submission to NSF Belmont – Insource international consortium.
• Collaborated with teams in Stuttgart, Vienna, and NYC to generate systems modeling output models, specifically energy and
materialized the Rhino model based on energy modeling parameters to analyze and provide the 2050 best practice scenario.
• Streamlined various community outreach and engagement Workshop which included Swiss experts, stakeholders, panelists,
working group experts at the Centre for Architecture, NYC and handled social media platform like Instagram, YouTube and blog.

Nov 2019 - Jul 2021
 

American Institute of Architects New York P&UD, New York City, Urban Planning Research Assistant

• Facilitated AIANY Urban and Regional Planning Committee on projects like BQE, Waterfront Initiative 2020, Future streets, Net –
Zero Neighborhood for NYC 2050 with research, analysis, storyboarding, visual and graphical presentation using Rhino and Adobe
Suite and organizing stakeholder engagement events.

Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
 

Freelance architect, Mumbai, Architect

Planned and designed an animal shelter for 1500 animals in India.
• Designed and administered the construction of a commercial office of 800 sq. ft. within the challenging time frame of 30 days.
• Freelanced as Graphic / logo designer for food chain outlets, sport companies, and health startup in Mumbai.
• Developed construction drawings for a 1500 sq. ft. residential apartment with detailed spatial and material specifications.

May 2017 - Jul 2019
 

Kaushik Patel Architects, Mumbai, IN, Intern Architect

•Worked on projects from inception to CD phase for residential, township, and commercial projects with learning their CA details
and discussing the issues to advance the project approval status with civic body officials in Mumbai.
• Brainstormed and delivered presentations to clients, developers, and civic bodies to determine the spatial requirements.

Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
 

Amit Shashtri Architects, Mumbai, IN, Intern Architect

• Drafted constructional/ interior designing layouts with supervision of their onsite practical application.
• Regular site visits and coordinated with the clients, site supervisor, and the contractors to review project schedules and progress.

Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
 

Education 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Masters, M.Sc. Architecture, Urban and Regional Design

Dean's Award for Excellence
GPA - 4.0/4.0

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
 

L. S. Raheja School of Architecture_University of Mumbai, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture

GPA - 3.6/4.0

Aug 2013 - Apr 2018
 

Awards 

Dean's Award for Excellence, 1st Place

2021
 

Thesis - Design Dessertation, 3rd Place

• Thesis – Farmers’ Market: A Social Engagement Point (Ranked 3rd. in Semester-9 research project Design Dissertation amongst 57 students)

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

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