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Alok Deshpande

Alok Deshpande

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Innovative and result-oriented Project Architect with 10 years of professional experience in variety of project types. Ability to lead teams with successful problem solving skills for projects during design, production and construction. Possess extensive experience in design and code compliance, LEED documentation, CD's with inter-disciplinary coordination for successful project delivery.  

Employment 

RAW International, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect

• Managing design and production of complex building types.
• Performing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Coordination in a production team to achieve code compliant design solutions.
• Coordinating drawings and to tie with specifications.
• Presenting design ideas at client meetings and successful implementation.
• Responsible for daily design coordination with MEPS on the projects.
• Key role in advancing and implementing BIM technologies at the firm.

Dec 2010 - current
 

HNTB, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect

• Experience in aviation, transportation and civic buildings on all project phases.
• LEED documentation on projects to achieve required ratings on projects.
• Prepared design solutions based on RFP’s and participated in project wins.
• Answered RFI's, job walks, punch lists and reviewed submittals.
• Revit modeling, family content creation, clash detection and presentation.
• Consultant coordination in resolving design and technical issues.
• Independently researched materials and technologies.
• Managing production of documents and mentoring junior staff.

Aug 2006 - Dec 2010
 

Vollmer Associates LLP, Wilmington, DE, US, Project Designer

• Prepared designs, CD’s of commercial, educational and hospitality projects
• Participated in business development activities via county mixers and exhibitions.
• Reviewed shop drawings, answered RFI’s and resolved construction issues on field.

Aug 2002 - Aug 2006
 

Sankalpan Architects, Mumbai, IN, Designer

• Produced high end renderings of buildings and interior spaces.
• Assisted in schematic design of corporate interior spaces with complex programming.
• Involved in winning design build pursuits for the firm.

Jun 2001 - Jun 2002
 

Education 

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture

Five year accredited degree that focused on both design and technical aspects of architecture.

Jun 1996 - May 2001
 

Awards 

Interior Design, 1st Place

Won an interior design competition for a office space that was designed and built.

2000
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills