RESUME
KETAN DOIPHODE
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (2006)
http://www.K10-design.com
ABSTRACT
I have always sought to develop and incorporate a unique style and approach in my projects, often exploring paths less traveled. Within a constricted framework of time, I have gained experience and knowledge while working on various stages of design process- presentation drawings, design detailing, construction drawings, construction administration and interior design.
EDUCATION
2005 - 2006
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A. Master of Architecture, 2006. Thesis: Connection Center- Defying and Redefining the archetypal Convention Center. (Thesis selected by by VDM publishing house ltd, Germany for academic research publication in 2010) 1997 - 2003
Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, India. Graduate Diploma in Architecture (Licensed Architect in India).
WORK EXPERIENCE
2010 - Current
Quality Construction of America, Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Profile:
• Direct representative of the company with general contractors. Coordinating with contractors. Site inspection and writing site reports. Preparing bar charts and tracking day to day progress.
• Responsibilities include design computations and product research, drafting specifications. Design structures, and plan construction of structural property under direct supervision.
• Recommending and suggesting standard architectural practices and application of building codes.
• Construction Documentation and Administration.
• Sales and business development
2009 – 2010
AND DESIGNS, Mumbai, India.
Title: Design Architect (Licensed Architect in India)
Job Profile:
• Partner in the company. Responsible for design and execution of Interior and Architecture projects.
• Designed and executed high end Residential and Commercial Interior projects in Mumbai.
• Coordinating with contractors and preparation of specifications, site visits and inspection.
• Budgeting, preparing B.O.Q and devised sales and marketing strategies for the growth of the firm.
2005 - 2009
Tvsdesign (Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates), Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Title: Job Captain
Project Title: Mumbai Convention Center for Reliance India, Mumbai, India.
Project Description: A five million square feet of mixed use development that adapts to the complex cultural fabric of Mumbai. The development consists of over a million square feet of convention and meeting facilities, a headquarters office building, the largest retail mall in India and 2,000 seat performing arts theater. The site is located in Bandra-Kurla complex in Mumbai. Currently in design development phase.
Job Profile:
• Researched and assisted the team in understanding the various aspects of the Indian culture which formed the basis for the development for the architectural concepts.
• Responsible for constructing detailed area analysis for every phase of the project.
• Assisted in designing the convention center component which included 250,000 s.ft exhibition space and 50,000 s.ft ballroom.
• Managed and recorded the official documents related to the convention center component Analyzed, compared and documented international building codes (IBC) and local building codes.
• Coordinated design concepts with the international team of Engineers and Architects.
• CAD Manager for the project. Set the CAD standards and drawing conventions. Coordinated the final design package with the various diverse components along the different stages of the projects.
• Assisted the senior Architect in planning the back of house services, mechanical and structural concepts. Executed fire staircase planning, exiting calculations and elevator planning. Suggested cost effective design strategies that were much appreciated by superiors and clients.
Title: Architectural Designer
Project Title: Nanjing Conference and Exhibition Center, Nanjing, China.
Project Description: Dubbed as “Curling Dragon, Crouching Tiger,†the facility spatially represents an integration of the mountains, water, city and trees which make this historic area so unique. Includes 1,200,000 s.ft multi hall exposition center, 300,000 s.ft free standing conference center & 300,000 s.ft outdoor exhibition space. Under construction.
Job Profile:
Developed construction details. Developed presentation drawings and ideas for the competition with the use of 3-D softwares and Adobe Photoshop.
Project Title: Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion, Philadelphia. U.S.A.
Project Description: 100,000 s.ft exhibition space expansion to the current facility.
Job Profile: Assisted in the development of construction documents and drafting specifications.
Project Title: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Project Description: One million square feet of office space with ballroom facility. Project completed.
Job Profile: Construction Administration. Product research.
Project Title: Ocean Center, Daytona, Florida, U.S.A.
Project Description: Convention Center. Under construction.
Job Profile:
• Assisted in design for the ballroom and main concourse level. Coordinated technical drawings with the tvsdesign Interiors team.
• Assisted in the development of construction drawings.
OTHER PROJECTS
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A. (Convention Center) Puerto Rico World Trade Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Office Building) Nashville Convention center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. (Convention Center) Dubai Towers, Beijing, China. (Office Building) Lagoons Tower 1, Dubai, U.A.E. (Office, Hotel and Residential High-rise)
2004 - 2005
Kiran Shetty Design Consultants (KSDECO), Mumbai, India.
Title: Junior Architect (Licensed Architect in India)
Job Profile:
• Designed and executed the interior planning for the ballroom at the Eastern Mall, Mumbai, India.
• Assisted in the development of construction dawings and client coordination for the Simplex House (office building), Calcutta,India.
• Designed and supervised the interior planning for various residential houses in Mumbai, India.
2003 - 2004
M. D. Doiphode and Associates, Mumbai, India.
Title: Junior Architect (Licensed Architect in India) Project Title: Medicorp, Hyderabad, India Project Description: A pharmaceutical bulk drug and formulation plant..
Job Profile:
• Assisted in designing and selecting the finishes for the main lobby within a restricted budget.
• Assisted in the development of construction drawings and 3-D images.
• Represented senior architect in client and consultant meetings.
2002 - 2003
Sanjay Panchal Architects (SPARC), Mumbai, India.
Title: Internship Project Title: Agora business center, Mumbai, India. Project Description: Office building. Total area 40,000 s.ft.
Job Profile:
• 3-D images, participated in various phases of architectural design.
• Site supervisor and responsible for coordinating drawings with the Project Management team.
• Performed engineering field works.
2001 - 2002
Architectural Design Consultants, Mumbai, India.
Title: Internship Project Title: The Acres Club, Chembur, Mumbai, India. Project Description: Three floor entertainment club on a 5-Acre plot catering to middle-aged executive patrons. Total area 35,000 s.ft. The club has an entertainment center, swimming pool, banquet hall, restaurant and a health club.
Job Profile: Development of 3-D images and construction documents. Site supervision.
Other:
Assistant Set-designer (May-July 2004): Assisted in constructing and designing the sets for an Indian movie.
HONORS
2007
Mill Creek Nature Center Competition, GA, U.S.A. Special Mention at the sustainable design competition.
2005 - 2006
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, U.S.A. Academic Honors Fellowship for the Master of Architecture degree. 2002 - 2003
International Students Ideas Competition 2002 organized by EAROPH, Malaysia. Semi-finalist for the planning and design of a human settlement for the 21st century.
SERVICE
2005 – 2009
Tvsdesign, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
• Member of the technical committee for 2007 and 2008.
• Member of the Sustainable Initiative Committee for 2008.
• Actively involved with Tvsdesign in events for United Way and Habitat for Humanity
2005 - 2006
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
• SCAD Ambassador: Organized programs for assisting prospective and new students Computer lab monitor at the school of building arts
• Actively involved in SCAD alumni association
1997 - 2002
Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, India.
• National Association of Students in Architecture (NASA), India: Represented school at design charrettes and competitions for five years.
• Cultural Secretary (2001-2002).
OTHER
Network+ Certified
Knowledge of computer networking technologies. Establishing the infrastructure required for local area network (LAN), connecting and configuring the network and tweaking the operating system. Configuring printer sharing. Implementing network security and setting up a document management system.
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