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Mind Mapping
Journey Mapping
Competitive Analysis
Problem Framing
Qualitative Research
User Research
Interviewing
Presentation Skills
Storytelling
Design Thinking
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Business Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Empathetic Communication
Stakeholder Management
Operations Management
E D U C A T I O N
MPS Design Management
Pratt Institute
2021-2023
Bachelor of Architecture
Apeejay School of Architecture
2008-2013
Harvard Project Management
Creative strategist with over 10 years of experience in international luxury real estate and interior architecture industries, possessing big-picture thinking and process methodologies. Strong collaborator, problem-solver, and strategy leader prioritizing life-centered principles of people, planet, profit, and culture in frameworks that empower businesses and their customers.
Consultant
Net Impact New York City
2022 - 2023
Collaborated with a 4-member team in expanding food delivery services from a shared kitchen to a dedicated cafe space that also supports young adults with special needs.
Contributed to developing business and marketing strategies.
Consultant
Cloud Kitchen, New York City
2019 - 2020
Assisted in operational management, including menu planning, inventory control, and customer service. Organized events for multicultural clients and developed communication strategies to drive successful community events.
Design Partner
Livspace, New Delhi
2015 - 2017
Managed the design process from start to finish as Principal Designer, while collaborating effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors. Developed concepts and executed proposals for residential interiors, sourced finishes and collaborated with vendors.
Led full lifecycle from client brief to final installation, generating $150k revenue in 4 months by closing multiple projects.
Architect
Abhimanyu Dalai Architects, New Delhi
2014 - 2015
Conceptualized luxury residential projects and provided detailed working drawings.
Collaborated with Principal Architect in the initial stages of project conceptualization.
Managed and coordinated the entire project life cycle, working closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers.
Junior Architect
AA Architects, Bangalore
2013 - 2014
Designed affordable group housing concepts for regional developers, including architectural designs, financial models, and mock-ups. Executed interior projects with working drawings and efficient BOQs. Sourced finishes and FF&E, collaborating with stakeholders. Managed coordination and communication throughout the project lifecycle.