I am an architectural professional, specializing in sustainable design and crafting impactful, functional spaces. With over two years in the US government sector, I have developed expertise in navigating complex regulations, working through bureaucratic red tape, collaborating with different stakeholders, and managing federal, state, city funded projects. My focus is on delivering innovative, client-driven solutions that balance environmental sustainability, policy requirements, and practical outcomes.
Outside office hours, I am a rugby player, avid reader (my 2024 reading challenge was 50 books, read 51!), and a seasoned traveler. Having visited 5 continents, 15 countries, 27 U.S. states, and 5 Australian states, I bring a global perspective to my trade. I look forward to discussing how we can collaborate to shape the future of urban development.
City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US, Project Architect
Currently engaged in public property projects under the Mayor’s Capital Programs Office.
• Review and validate design drawings and specs, ensuring they are acceptable and precise.
• Coordinate project schedules, tasks, and resources between the city, consultants, and contractors.
• Serve as a point of contact for different user groups, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare, manage, and update project documentation, contracts, drawings, permits, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, ADA codes, and permitting requirements.
• Attend site visits at various phases of the project to monitor and record progress.
• Crosscheck, and approve standard cost breakdowns/ invoices (material, labor hours, and unit costs).
• Confirm sustainability goals are met by integrating LEED practices and energy-efficient strategies.
• Ensure design changes are communicated and documented, and that they align with the Mayor's vision for the city.
MTA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, NY, US, Architect in Training
Worked for the MTA (agency of the State Government of New York) on state and federally funded capital strategy projects across the five New York City boroughs.
• Handled $500 Million+ contracts related to transit architecture and supporting infrastructure.
• Prepared Master Lease packages for the DMO and NYC Department of Transportation.
• Reviewed and rectified shop drawings and as-built drawings for substations, fan plants, train and bus depots, station infrastructure and line structures.
• Ensured ADA compliance and installation of elevators at key stations as a part of MTA’s 20-year goals plan.
• Prepared presentation for program manager and presented cost estimates to the Federal Transit Authority.
• Undertook regular site visits, ensured safety compliance and code compliance on project/ construction sites.
• Coordinated with contractors and consultants, reviewed, and provided solutions to their RFI’s regularly.
• Implemented and complied with various design solutions pertaining to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive
Order 22 (sustainability and decarbonization program) and related environmental goals.
Coba Real Estate Group, Albuquerque, NM, US, Architect Intern
Worked on projects in the Albuquerque- Santa Fe Metropolitan Area on residential, commercial and aviation projects.
• Created site plans and floor plans for prospective clients.
• Undertook site visits to ABQ’s Double Eagle II airport at regular intervals to supervise construction progress.
• Created concept design and renders from confirmed construction plans to showcase to new homebuyers.
• Revised as- built drawings from before renovations and produced new drawings for the registered architect.
• Prepared and updated project status reports and presentations for clients and company’s president.
ISA Architects Pty Ltd, Brisbane, AU, Building Designer & Admin
Worked on a diverse range of projects from childcare to places of worship in Brisbane and the Southeast Queensland region of Australia.
• Prepared and rectified construction drawings in Revit for draftsmen and the senior architect.
• Worked with tradesmen and contractors in supervising the team and construction progress on the job site.
• Designed concepts for prospective clients in the Childcare industry and homebuyers in the residential market.
• Worked with local Australian suppliers and overseas supplies to acquire product specs, pricing and quotations.
• General office and day-to-day administration duties as and when required by the senior architect.
Qatar Design Consortium, Doha, QA, Architect Intern
Successfully worked on and delivered projects in Qatar for HM’s government and the 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums.
• Created models and concepts as design proposals for the Queen’s Qatar Foundation Museum projects.
• Worked on designing Qatar’s Ministry of Defense headquarters for their joint HQ for all agencies.
• Rectified AutoCAD and Revit drawings for the drafting team for the Education City and Lusail Stadium.
• Prepared issued for construction drawings under supervision of draftsmen for the Doha Port Cruise Terminal.
• Skillfully handled inter-departmental communications between engineering, construction, and architect teams.
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, US, MArch, Architecture
• D1A Collegiate Rugby Player for the UNM’s Men’s Rugby Team.
• Recipient of the Amigo Scholarship for academic and sporting excellence throughout duration of the degree.
• Earned the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate while in college.
• Part of the School of Architecture and Planning’s Design Planning and Assistance Center.
University of South Australia, Adelaide River, AU, BArch, Architecture
• Part of the VERNADOC design team and documented historic structures in Adelaide and Aceh, Indonesia.
• Accepted for semester long exchange to the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.
• Part of the University of South Australia Student Association (USASA).
