Earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture under the prescribe five (5) year course schedule. Right after college, I worked for one year in an engineering consultancy firm and one year in an architectural firm and was able to pass the licensing board exam for Architecture last June of 2012. I am currently working as a Architect-Designer for a contracting company in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Online Portfolio at http://mikcantos.wix.com/mcdesigns
BravaCasa Interior Design, Abu Dhabi, AE, Architect
* Confers with senior designer to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, and purpose and function.
* Advises and assisting senior designer on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
* Prepares and reviews detailed shop drawings for construction.
* Prepares conceptual drawings and 3d presentations.
* Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring and fixtures.
AZ Architectural Planners, Inc, Makati, PH, Senior Architect
* Involved from the earliest stage of a project, from developing ideas with clients to assessing the needs of the users.
* Prepares information regarding design, specifications, and materials.
* Assists the site selection and worked with contractors on site to ensure that works are carried out to specific standards and to make sure the project is sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
* Prepares detailed design layouts and schemes from schematics to detailed construction drawings.
* Prepares various pre-design services which includes conducting feasibility and environmental impact studies, site selecting, or specifying the requirements the design must meet.
* Assists trade consultants with MEP designs to incorporate with architectural drawings.
DCCD Engineering Corporation, Makati, PH, CAD Designer
* Prepares CAD drawings for detailed engineering design of various land development civil/works infrastructure projects (site grading, roads, drainage, sewerage) and responsible for computer generated detailed drawings: (architectural, structural, sanitary/plumbing electrical,) for various building projects (Mid-rise & high-rise building & industrial plants).
* Prepares sanitary plumbing layout and isometrics layout diagram.
* Coordinates and evaluates with designers / engineers to determine technical requirements to be incorporated in the detailed design drawings.
