PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABM (Formerly ABM Architects), Mumbai, India, Principal Architect
2018 July - Present
Designing and executing small to large scale architecture and interior projects as well as managing the operations of company to ensure its financial, organizational, and commercial success through continual development and improvement.
BLT Architects, Philadelphia USA, Intern Architect
2017 May - 2017 August
Worked on the 90% Construction Documents set for a Casino in Philadelphia.
WSA, Modern Ruins, New York USA, Intern Architect
2016 June - 2016 August
Developed schematics for multiple architecture and historic preservation projects, including adaptive re-use and restoration of buildings in New York City.
ABM Architects, Mumbai India, Interior Architect
2014 March - 2015 July
Designed and executed designs for commercial and residential spaces, with an emphasis on sustainable design and historic preservation. Co-ordinated with contractors and furniture and lighting consultants for cohesive design documentation.
Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, Mumbai India, Interior Architect
2013 July - 2014 February
Conceptualized and prepared presentations for a range of projects from residential to university campuses.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
Penn Student Design, Philadelphia USA
Director
March 2017 - March 2018
Creative Operations Manager
March 2016 - March 2017
Liaised with designers to produce creative materials and marketing projects such as flyers, posters and design campaigns.
RISD Office of International Programs, Providence USA
Office Assistant
2010 - 2013
Assisted with data entry, organizational administration and basic graphic design.
SJK Architects, Mumbai, India, Apprentice
2011 July - August
Assisted with furniture design for hospitality projects, specifically for bedrooms and common spaces; also worked on AutoCAD drawings, layouts and renders.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania (PennDesign)
Master of Architecture 2018
Certificate in Historic Preservation
3rd place winner of the Schenk-Woodman Competition
2016 January
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Architecture 2013
Graduated as an Honors Student
RISD Design Build in Costa Rica
2013 January - February
Kyoto Seika University Study Abroad, Kyoto Japan 2012 Spring
ACCOLADES
Forbes India The Bold Club - The Design Next Gen ’30 under 45’ list 2023
SKILLS
Software: AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino 3D +VRay, Grasshopper, Cinema 4D, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite and Web Design + Coding in CSS and HTML.
Art and Design: Experience with prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, model making and basic wood shop tools. Trained in mixed media - acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pencil, charcoal, pen and photography. Also equipped with a broad range of graphic design skills for creating layouts and logos.
DESIGN AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Urban Design & Architecture Curator 2023-24
PennDesign Women in Architecture
Graphics and PR Chair, 2017 - 2018 Subcommittee Member, 2016 - 2017
Rebuilding Philadelphia Volunteer, 2016
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Volunteer, 2013 October - 2015 February
Designed and built furniture for a homeless shelter in Rhode Island, 2012 September - 2013 March
Constructed a sustainable classroom prototype for rural schools in Costa Rica, 2013 January - February
Assisted with a housing rehabilitation project for tsunami victims in Tohoku Japan, 2012 July