ABOUT ME
Detail-oriented Project Professional with over seven years of experience in design, project management, and stakeholder coordination across hospitality, commercial, retail, tenant improvements, and residential projects. Adept at managing multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing project lifecycles from feasibility to construction, and ensuring seamless design integration, code compliance, and technical execution. I am passionate about leveraging BIM workflows, parametric design, and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation and deliver impactful built environments.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Urban Studies
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
Bachelor of Architecture
Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
MAKE Architecture | Project Manager
03/2021 - Present | Los Angeles, CA
• Led BIM coordination for a complex 80+ key Hilton Hotel, integrating prototype retrofits and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve coordination challenges.
• Managed the full project lifecycle (design through bidding) for diverse projects (fitness gyms, commercial TIs, restaurants), ensuring code compliance, technical accuracy, and client satisfaction.
• Drove single-family residential projects (boutique villas, SB9 developments) from concept to construction, navigating permitting processes and coordinating with consultants.
• Spearheaded the firm's transition from AutoCAD to Revit, developing BIM standards and training staff, improving workflow efficiency and project delivery.
HUMA SULAIMAN DESIGN | Interior Architect & Designer
10/2020 - 03/2021 | Laguna Beach, CA
• Developed and executed high-end residential and showhouse designs, producing detailed construction documentation for seamless project delivery.
• Managed design iterations from concept to final detailing, ensuring alignment with client vision and project constraints.
STUDIO 8 DESIGNS | Architect
05/2017 - 11/2018 | Bengaluru, KA, India
• Led the design and construction of an award-winning restaurant in Kerala, successfully navigating challenges from concept to execution.
• Designed and delivered multi-family residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors, producing comprehensive documentation and high-quality renderings.
• Independently managed projects, ensuring code compliance, budget adherence, and client requirements were met.
SKILLS
BIM, CAD, & Project Management Software
Proficient in Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Procore.
Intermediate at: Navisworks, Python, Dynamo, Asana, Microsoft Project
Visualization, Rendering, & Presentation Software
Proficient in: Rhino, Rhino in Revit, Grasshopper, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Twinmotion, Enscape, V-Ray
Working Knowledge of 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D