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david mehta

Hello

My name is David Mehta. I’m currently a third-year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I grew up in Whistler, British Columbia, and am currently living in Cambridge, Ontario.

I’ve been designing and building projects for as long as I can remember. My choice to study architecture comes from a love for experimentation and design. The projects I work on are inspired by a desire to help preserve the natural world and an interest in social development.

In my free time, I’m always outside. Whether I’m hiking, skiing, surfing, or just spending time with the people I love, I will always choose an outdoor adventure over staying at home.

Please enjoy this collection of my personal and academic work!

e: david.mehta@uwaterloo.ca t: +1 604-902-5847

Sean Kliman

6109 Carnarvon Street, Vancouver, BC V6N1K2 – 604-369-3893 – Sean.kliman@gmail.com

October 17th 2021

To whom it may concern,

I have known David Mehta since he was 11 years old, as he was one of my first campers at Camp Summit. Over the past 8 years I have been able to watch him grow, both as his director in leadership programs, as well as his direct supervisor this summer when he was able to finally join our staff team.

David takes a thoughtful and hands on approach to everything he does. He approaches problems both critically, and creatively, coming up with inventive and practical solutions in an efficient manner. He shows an extraordinary amount of passion for his work, and the care he provides to those in his charge is outstanding

He shows an incredible attention to detail for any task he is assigned and ensures he has gone above and beyond in his completion of it, always with a smile on his face. His detailed oriented approach ensures that nothing gets missed with any assignment. Whenever we talk about something that needs to get done, I have full and complete confidence that it will be completed in a timely manner to the highest standard. Not only is he great at following directions, but David has both the eye to see when tasks need to be completed, as well as the initiative to start and finish them without being asked.

David also brings a fantastic energy to the work environment, being both confident and personable. His peers hold him in high regard, voting him to be counsellor of the week this past summer, and describing him as a “God Send.” He is always willing to lend a helping hand and assists others when the need arises. Even in stressful situations, David demonstrates great leadership qualities by remaining calm, and being able to guide the group to make sure whatever the problem happens to be, gets solved. His mere presence improves the quality of any group.

David is a dream employee in my eyes. He is always looking to improve the work he is doing, and is happy to receive critical feedback. Additionally, he is quick to implement any feedback he is given and will follow up to make sure the desired changes have been made.

Outside of work, David is passionate about fighting to end climate injusti ce, consistently volunteering, organizing, and showing up to provide support. In general, he is easy going, fun to be around, and shockingly funny. It is my belief that he not only improves any work environment he is a part of, but it is in fact a detriment to not have him there. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out by either email or phone.

Sincerely, Sean Kliman

University of Waterloo School of Architecture | September 2020 - Present Bachelor of Architecture Candidate | Honour’s Co-op Program | Excellent Academic Standing

Whistler Secondary School | September 2015 - June 2020 Class of 2020 Valedictorian | Top Grade Point Average

Skills

Digital | Rhino 7 | Revit | Grasshopper