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Akash Paneliya

Akash Paneliya

Jersey City, NJ, US

 
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About 



As an ambitious Architect and Urban Designer, I possess an unwavering willingness to take calculated risks, enabling me to venture beyond my comfort zone and acquire novel knowledge. A self-motivated professional with a proven track record of consistently delivering good results, I am dedicated to improving team performance by going above and beyond my role’s responsibilities. A person who aspires to build something that surpass conventional imagination, leaving an indelible mark on the world’s architecture.

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Employment 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Graduate Assistant

During my time at the New York Institute of Technology, I served as a graduate assistant in the Department of International and Experiential Education. I supported faculty, organized materials, and contributed to research projects. I also had the privilege of participating in the renowned Venice Biennale 2023 Architecture exhibition, coordinating NYIT's representation. Working alongside faculty, I helped curate our exhibition space and engage with attendees, gaining valuable event management skills. This experience solidified my passion for international education and prepared me for future endeavors in architecture and education.

Jan 2023 - May 2023
 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Teaching Assistant

I served as a teaching assistant at the New York Institute of Technology's Department of International and Experiential Education. Under Professor Andrew Haas, I assisted students in the "DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND MEDIA FOR URBAN DESIGN" course. My responsibilities included coordinating course workflow, resolving student inquiries, and facilitating effective communication between Professor Haas and the students. It was a rewarding experience that contributed to the students' academic development and success.

Jan 2023 - May 2023
 

m/s ajit mathews Architects and Interior Designers, Ahmedabad, IN, Architectural Intern

My job specifications included working out concepts and layouts, development of conceptual drawings, workout the working drawings and detailing and coordinating with the work/supply agencies.

During this period, I worked on the following Projects:
- Proposed Pool & Parking at Bavishi Residence, Ahmedabad.
- Proposed Puniska Farm at Ahmedabad.
- Proposed Residence for Shri Sanjay Teli at KBG, Sanand.
- Proposed Residence for Shri Jagdish Thakkar at Ahmedabad.
- Proposed Renovation at Samir Pathak’s Residence, Ahmedabad.
- Proposed City Office for JG University, Ahmedabad.

Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
 

Education 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Masters, MS. Architecture Urban Design

The M.S. in Architecture, Urban Design (MSAUD) post-professional program focuses on the intersection of urban forms, applied technology, climate resilience, ecosystems, and socio-cultural aspects of cities. In the advanced design studios, you’ll learn how to be an agent of change by responding to critical issues within the global context of 21st-century urbanism.

The MSAUD is a program at the forefront of urban design research focused on issues of urbanization through the exploration of social, cultural, technological, and environmental domains. The program focuses on four main areas to project scenarios for FUTURE CITIES and URBAN INNOVATION:

Interscalar forms of urbanization
Climate Resilience
Applied Urban Technology
Socio-cultural aspects of Cities

Gain a global perspective on urbanism through the study of iconic New York City and diverse urban metropolitan regions around the world. The MSAUD builds on your existing professional degree in architecture, landscape or urban design. While studying in New York City, you’ll connect with organizations, institutions, stakeholders, and the larger community throughout the metropolitan area. You’ll also develop a global perspective on urbanism through international travel and project work. Recent sites have included Paris, Naples, Milan, and Shanghai.

Aug 2022 - May 2023
 

Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, IN, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
 

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