Licensed architect with 10+ years of experience and solid understanding of management & scheduling as well as sustainable & energy efficient design. Hands-on knowledge of the current Building Codes, building trends, and diverse project types including but not limited to residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail and etc. Skilled and experienced in various jurisdictions across US in both entitlement and permitting phase. Willing to relocate for an ideal opportunity.
Brandon Architects, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA, US, Architect
Created the peer review checklist and conducted peer review of CD sets office wide to identify any possible issue both constructibility and codes wise.
Performed entitlement check after SD phase to identify any issue against zoning ordinances, building codes, and HOA guidelines as applicable.
Developed, maintained and managed the new standard detail library of the firm.
Improved the CD standards and documentation for more efficient process with less error & omission in collaboration with the BIM manager.
Established the project entitlement form to help teams in defining the restrains in SD phase of projects as well as the checklist for the entitlement review.
Developed and managed various CD templates based on various codes adopted by different jurisdictions.
Trained the junior and new staffs in various tasks such as shop drawings reviews, coordination with consultant, responding to RFI, and corresponding with code officials.
Supervised and advised project managers/architects on MEP, structural, waterproofing, detailing, material selection, code issue, and constructability challenges inherent in the design.
Attended valuables webinars to stay on top of the building trends and improve my technical knowledge to assist the firm better to manage the risk.
Communicated and worked with representative from industry leader to develop standard details for the firm in compliance with code and manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
Made the firm online material library in Google Docs for more efficient material specification/selection office wide.
Gained valuable knowledge and experience in management, architectural design & style, schematic design, detailing, design development, construction, project management, quality control, codes, coastal development, HOA restrains and processes, and other disciplines such as structural & MEP in addition to advancing my interpersonal skills.
Early on with BA Introduced Lumion for visualization to the firm. Established the new way of presenting the design within the context created based on Survey, GIS data & Google Earth. Prepared realistic rendering, artistic, sketchy and movie for the clients' meetings, schematic design packages, and marketing purposes.
GreenbergFarrow, Irvine, CA, US, Site Planner
• Preparing construction documents with Revit for retail projects and Site Plans for retail, commercial
and mix used site with AutoCAD. Prepare presentational materials, legal exhibit and color
elevations.
• Search and analyze codes, zoning regulations and related ordinances.
• Assist firm principals in preparing design option, schematic and design development package.
• Gained valuable knowledge and experience in site design, site planning, architectural design and
development as well as advancing my software skills.
CED Group, Vista, CA, US, Technical Designer
• Assisted company principal in producing architectural and structural design documents for
residential buildings.
• Performed site observation, field measurement and inspections for projects in preconstruction
phase and also during.
• Prepared tenant improvement design documents, including schematic drawing, rendering and
detail design.
• Assisted firm principals in preparing design option and developed cost estimates for residential
projects.
• Gained valuable knowledge and experience in California Building Code (CBC), structural system,
construction observation and project documentation.
Tarh va Afarinesh Architectural & Engineering Consultants, Tehran, IR, Intern
• Worked with veteran architects in the design of the Milad Complex’s Worship Place in Tehran and assisted them with construction documentation and detail drawing, Milad Tower is the tallest concrete tower in Tehran and 6th in the world.
Raham Beton Construction, Tehran, IR, Intern
• Interned for one of the top general contracting firms in Iran. Gained valuable and practical experience in construction and building fields. Including reinforced concrete structure & construction, time & schedule, labor management, subcontractor relations and monitored onsite project implementation.
NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, CA, US, Masters, Master of Science in Architecture
Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, CY, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
The Spring Quarter NewSchool Provost’s list (GPA 3.84, NSAD), Honorable Mention
The Winter Quarter NewSchool Provost’s list (GPA 3.56, NSAD), Honorable Mention
Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certificate, Other
The Fall Quarter NewSchool Provost’s list (GPA 3.75, NSAD), Honorable Mention
Design Project, Arch 491, was selected among 50 designs, to be featured in the new department catalogue (Eastern Mediterranean University Department of Architecture), Nomination
High Honors Student (GPA 3.78, Eastern Mediterranean University), Honorable Mention
Honors Student (GPA 3.47, Eastern Mediterranean University), Honorable Mention
High Honors Student (GPA 3.91, Eastern Mediterranean University), Honorable Mention
