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Sharan Muthalayil

Sharan Muthalayil

New York City

 
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About 

Experienced Architectural Designer and BIM / VDC Manager with 8+ years of professional experience in all phases of design and construction. Experienced in project documentation, coordinating work amongst engineers, leading junior staff through different phases of project development, construction administration and creation of firms’ BIM standards & guidelines.

Employment 

Building Data Labs LLC, New York, NY, US, Co-Founder

Planning
o Create and execute an adoption plan which includes all identifying Architectural projects and resources to solve Architectural projects collaboration needs for the studios.
o Determine relevant forums and associations to increase awareness of technology within Building Data Labs for positioning, identifying opportunities, and utilization.
o Develop BIM Execution Plans bespoke to each Architectural projects, Based on the BDL company templates

Collaboration
o Connect with Architectural projects teams of prospective Clients to discover and prioritize engagement opportunities.
o Gather feedback from teams across the studio and external stakeholders to improve service.
o Form recommendations for improving user engagement and adoption efforts.
o Collaborate with Digital Practice to develop growth and adoption plans, ensure successful execution, monitor success, and iterate.
o Collaborate with the Digital Practice team, run and attend events in line with Digital Practice growth strategies, become familiar with emerging technologies, and provide ongoing leadership for Digital Practice technology adoption.
o Provide regular feedback to BIM Technology group to improve its services and products.

Feb 2019 - current
 

Microdesk Inc., AEC Technology Consultant

Implemented large-scale technical support, assisted with project management, conducted trainings, VDC implementations, and consulting services to various high-profile clients delivering on-time large-scale projects.
• Managed Revit content creation, workflow implementation, and visualization for various types of projects.
• Provided support and content creation for different client initiatives, including support for clients’ day-to-day BIM process issues and researched upcoming digital tools.
• Coordinated BIM model development on multimillion-dollar building projects and provided solutions to challenges at all points throughout the lifecycle of a building.

Sep 2016 - Sep 2020
 

Andrew L. Pettit Architect, New York, NY, US, Job Captain and Architectural Designer

Produced drawings for all design phases, conceptual design through construction documents and Produced materials for client presentations
• Coordinated and Collaborated to design, with Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Lighting and Structural Consultants.
• Developed schematic drawings, 3D Modelling, rendering, and model building. Gained an understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.

Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
 

SBP Architects and Planners, New York City, Junior Architect

Produced drawings for all design phases, conceptual design through construction documents and Produced materials for client presentations
• Coordinated and Collaborated to design, with Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Lighting and Structural Consultants.
• Developed schematic drawings, 3D Modelling, rendering, and model building. Gained an understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.

Nov 2011 - May 2013
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, MS Architecture

May 2013 - May 2014
 

Bern University of Applied Science, bern, switzerland, architecture

Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture, Mumbai, IN, BArch, architecture

Jun 2006 - Dec 2011
 

Awards 

National level Competition for Jaipur bus terminal and Commercial complex, India. 2012, 1st Place

2012
 

Award for Sustainable Architecture and Planning, Bern University of Applied Sciences ,Bern . 2011, 1st Place

2011
 

Academic Excellence in Academic studies ,KRVIA. 2008, 1st Place

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills