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Maged Zagow

Maged Zagow

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

SUMMARY   

        Architect, urban planner and LEED AP with leadership skills developed through 11 years of diverse international experience providing design and technical solutions for residential, educational, Healthcare, mixed-use projects. Architecture engineering background and Expert in Revit and Energy Simulation. A Collaborative thinker with excellent communication skills. Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment based on experience that Interact with clients to ensure that project designs match their needs.

Success Highlights:

  • Built methods for analyzing Mixed use development for 32,000 US zip codes with different scale and variation. Focusing on (Accessibility, Transportation, Safety, Employment, Social Cohesion, Housing, Health, and Energy)
  • Led and managed a group of 6 architects to win 10 architecture and urban planning competitions.
  • Increased revenue by 300% through creative marketing strategies, recruitment, and proposal development processes.
  • Integrated Building information modeling in more than 300,000 m2 of Healthcare and Education design projects.
  • Applied Sustainable design and management and energy simulation using  (IES-VE, Ecotect, ENVI-met, Vasari, SAM)  for more than 100,000 m2  Education design projects.
  • Implemented Participatory design methodology in the long process of design, and administer of urban development program serving 10,000 capita in Egypt.
  • Developed professional skills workshops in response to various challenges of work experience.

I feel that my three greatest strengths are firstly my ability to have a clear understanding of the needs of the client. Secondly, the satisfaction I get from being involved in a building project. Finally my passion for participating in creating buildings that could last for decades and knowing that they will make a positive impact on peoples’ lives and the environment.

  • Licensed architect in Illinois state 
  • American Institute of Architecture (AIA)-38254575
  • NCARB certified _ NCARB Record Number:     814628.
  • LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C ) License 10590967, May 2014 – Present
  • U.S. Green Building Council, Illinois Chapter.

AIA  Continue Education  (LUs : 141.5 – HSW : 121.5 – SD : 10.5)

GBCI CE  Hours: 139.5

Illinois Institute of Technology, course work: 52 Credit hours

PMP preparation course 35 hr  ( 4-2012)

Elsewhere:

Employment 

ZPD+A Architects and Planners, Chicago, IL, US, architect

 Presented multiple conceptual design iterations incorporating consultant, planning, and client input
 Performed analyses, design, and technical services to other professionals.
 Managed and Co-ordination between all engineering disciplines and deliver design and construction solutions on sites within fixed budget.

Oct 2016 - current
 

UNIT arch group, Cairo, EG, senior architect

Build a team and the core business systems for the company. Planning strategies to enhance the overall architecture practices. Deliver the following scope on time, on budget and with high quality:

 Extended the office network into more international perspective (UK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and Oman).
 Performed analyses, design, and technical services to other professionals.
 Managed and Co-ordination between all engineering disciplines and deliver design and construction solutions on sites.
 Implemented and Improve BIM and CAD system through Building architecture information library using Revit.
 Established sustainability design strategies including USGBC membership and LEED accreditation professional.
 Integrated energy simulation software in the design process.
 Achieved over 70% saving in coordination and management budget. Moreover, Increase revenue by 300%.
 Provided architecture design solutions for facilities of Education (54,500 m2 ) , mixed-use ( 300,200 m2 ) , residential (150,000 m2) and Healthcare (7,500 m2 )

Jan 2009 - Jan 2017
 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Urban Planning Researcher

I am especially intrigued by the mapping initiatives that have emerged to document a city in flux. I examined the effects of facilities’ distribution patterns in mixed-use development that emerge in cities on neighborhoods’ socioeconomics characteristics. This analysis considered cities’ mixed-use development patterns, scale, and range of variation. I implemented several techniques in GIS, statistical analysis, and infographics.

Key achievements:
 Delivered and publish knowledge-based methodologies capable of providing holistic structured decision-making support to improve outcomes of mixed-use development in 32,000 zip codes all over the US.
 Established methods for analyzing patterns and trends of mixed-use development through building data mining methodologies and predictive analytics models Focusing on (Accessibility, Transportation, Safety, Employment, Social Cohesion, Housing, Health, and Energy)
 Integrated Geographic information systems analysis of data using: Esri, qGIS, Excel, SPSS
 Provided policy makers and stockholders proactive knowledge driven decision support.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
 

zuhair fayez partnership, Jeddah, SA, Architect

Developed scope of work, narratives and other information to execute the projects efficiently. Co-coordinate between Structural, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Landscape. Working knowledge, understanding installation and inspection of equipment in a healthcare environment. Deliver the following scope on time, on budget and with high quality:

 Implemented and Improve selection of medical equipment, furnishings, furniture in a healthcare environment including fabric and product selection.
 Managed Design and construction solutions through specified projects narratives.
 Developed BIM performance and Stabilize production and synchronize environments using Revit.
 Introduced sustainability design strategies a platform for more efficient energy buildings.
 Developed the lifecycle of the projects.
 Delivered 3D models using Sketchup and Graphics design and editing using: Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator)
 Provided architecture design solutions for facilities of Education (1,200,500 m2 ) , mixed-use ( 400,000 m2 ) , residential (200,000 m2) and Healthcare (220,500 m2 )

May 2005 - Nov 2008
 

AGA KHAN TRUST FOR CULTURE, Cairo, EG, Junior Architectural Designer

 Worked in the revitalization of Al-Darb Al Ahmer, a historic quarter of Cairo.
 Designed development of architectural planning proposals
 Prepared working details for old Darb Shoughlan school rehabilitation projects.
 Maged involved in surveying a residential area adjacent to the Ayubid wall of Salah Al-Din.
 Produced elevation sketches for neighborhood building

Apr 2002 - Sep 2002
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, PhD, College of Architecture

I am especially intrigued by the mapping initiatives that have emerged to document a city in flux. I examined the effects of facilities’ distribution patterns in mixed-use development that emerge in cities on neighborhoods’ socioeconomics characteristics. This analysis considered cities’ mixed-use development patterns, scale, and range of variation. I implemented several techniques in GIS, statistical analysis, and infographics.

Key achievements:
 Delivered and publish knowledge-based methodologies capable of providing holistic structured decision-making support to improve outcomes of mixed-use development in 32,000 zip codes all over the US.
 Established methods for analyzing patterns and trends of mixed-use development through building data mining methodologies and predictive analytics models Focusing on (Accessibility, Transportation, Safety, Employment, Social Cohesion, Housing, Health, and Energy)
 Integrated Geographic information systems analysis of data using: Esri, qGIS, Excel, SPSS
 Provided policy makers and stockholders proactive knowledge driven decision support.

Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
 

Tanta university -faculty of engineering, Tanta, EG, Masters, Faculty of Engineering

Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
 

Tanta university -faculty of engineering, Tanta, EG, BArch, Faculty of Engineering

Five years of Engineering /Architectural study, eight months each year, final graduation project. The main subject was Architectural Design, Building Materials, structure, Urban Design and Sustainable Studies. In Rate of Appreciation: Very Good (82.18 %) - Ranking: 2/75

Sep 1999 - May 2004
 

Awards 

Teaching Assistant Grant from, Scholarship

2013
 

Ph.D. full scholarship, Scholarship

2012
 

Ramses Square development, Honorable Mention

2010
 

Touristic Village, Honorable Mention

By San Jouvanny Company). Alexandria, Egypt

2008
 

Commercial and Entertainment Complex, 1st Place

(By Adwia company), El-Oboor City, Egypt

2007
 

Smart School competition, 1st Place

Minister of Education, Cairo, Egypt

2007
 

Advanced School in EL-Menya, 1st Place

By Education Enhancement Project Fund, Cairo, Egypt

2007
 

El Max District Rehabilitation, 1st Place

University of Alexandria, Egypt

2006
 

Family Housing, 3rd Place

by Cairo University & El Eskan Bank, for professionals, Cairo, Egypt

2006
 

Prehistory Museum, Honorable Mention

by UIA, Busan, Korea

2005
 

The New Egyptian Housing, 3rd Place

(by Cairo University) for professionals, Cairo, Egypt,

2004
 

A celebration of Cities, Honorable Mention

(by UIA), Istanbul, Turkey

2004
 

The League of Arab States, Scholarship

2003
 

Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Scholarship

2002
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills