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JAY STEVENS

whoisjaystevens@outlook.com +31 06 83511407 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

EDUCATION Montana State University, School of Architecture BA Environmental Design (USA)

2005 – 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent – Design Architect, Project Architect January 2019 – present Branding Designer (Germany): new logo designed for company that manufactures technical sport-hunting tool.

Developed Rhino model and conceptual renderings for the design of a prefabricated modular pod intended for installation in office buildings, to be used for biometric sensing of occupants, case isolation, and on-site diagnostics mitigation of virological risk specific to COVID-19 and the spread of Coronavirus.

Apartment Remodel Designer (The Netherlands): Provided concepts and design options for a two-level apartment remodel for a private client in Amsterdam. Created BIM model including apartment interior and overall building shell for visualization of new design options in existing apartment.

Residential Architect (USA): Responsible for full design, graphic visualization, and drawing/document production (SD, DD, CD) for a new custom single-family residence on the site of a gently-sloped, rural waterfront vineyard in Washington State.

Required direct coordination with structural and civil engineers, general contractor, and fabricators.

AECOM – Architectural Designer October 2017 – January 2019 Corporate HQ Design Proposal (USA): Joined project team during final stages of creating the only proposal submitted for Portland, Oregon for Amazon’s second Headquarters (HQ2). Responsible for generating 3D models and schematic renderings of proposed concept, which were included in final design submission in response to the RFP. AR/MR R+D (USA): As a member of the AECOM Mission Critical Advanced Technologies Group, collaborated with the AECOM Digital Transformation Team for an R+D effort and was involved in discussions regarding implementation strategies for emerging augmented-reality and mixed-reality technologies. Core goals included development of proprietary software to automate parts of design and production processes for ongoing data center work and development of custom digital tools for design visualization and client presentation using Microsoft Hololens.

Optimization Algorithm Authorship (USA): Wrote a parametric algorithm that effectively outputs optimal data hall layouts using several various-sized data center modules, maximizing ultimate leasable area and module size diversity to achieve flexible leasing options while minimizing remaining unusable real estate. Worked with design architect and multiple engineering disciplines to analyze and document existing conditions for a brownfield site, to create a site development strategy, and generate design schemes for a new data/colocation center in Silicon Valley.

Agriscience BIM Modeler (USA): Responsible for building Revit models for several existing scientific laboratories, agricultural facilities, and corporate offices for a major material and agriscience client. Used Revit models to produce DD and CD drawing packages for various projects in Michigan, Indiana, and California.

Data Center BIM Modeler (USA): Worked closely with project architect and many engineering disciplines, used Revit models to create CD drawing packages for modifications to existing data centers in Virginia and Washington State for a major technology corporation.

Visualization Artist (USA): Responsible for producing interior and exterior renderings of small-scale modular data centers for an energy client in Washington State, which were used by the AECOM marketing department to pursue more work of the same type.

Production Designer (USA): Produced drawings for development of a shooting range at a private sport club in Oregon.

Production Designer (USA): Produced drawings for hazardous material mitigation work for the United States Military.

Transportation Production Designer and Rhino Modeler (USA): Worked with the AECOM transportation department to create parametric design tools that with a set of global input parameters can be used for any project site to generate design schemes for park-and-ride and light rail station development, which included parking stall layout optimization, and with the intent to be used for future expansion of greater Portland light rail system in Oregon.

Structural Draftsman (USA): Worked directly with senior structural engineer to produce structural drawings for an industrial crane platform expansion at an aerospace manufacturing/fabrication facility in Oregon.

Independent – Design Architect, Project Architect April 2016 – October 2017 Custom Residence (USA): Led private client to pursue and achieve higher level of design excellence within allowable budget. Designed, produced, and managed all phases (SD, DD, CD, CA) of a custom single-family residence, constructed on a remote site at the edge of the Okanogan National Forest in Washington State. Coordinated with all engineering disciplines, fabricators, manufacturers, and suppliers, and conducted site visits throughout the construction process.

DLR Group – Architectural Staff, Designer October 2013 – October 2016 Starbucks Design Production (USA): Responsible for producing numerous designs for realization of both new stores and TI projects in airports and retail spaces across the US. Produced designs for corporate meeting rooms and the Global CMO’s personal office at Starbucks World Headquarters in Seattle.

Parametric Ceiling Design and Interior CD Production (Saudia Arabia): Produced full interior CD set for construction of a new convention center. The orb-like building, unusual in form, included auditorium, ring-like foyer, entire secured level with private office and lounge for Saudi Arabian King and dignitaries, shops, restaurant/cafe, and workspaces as part of the Sinnovate Technology Hub in King Abdullah Economic City. Responsible for writing a parametric algorithm that generated design options for a custom feature acoustical ceiling system throughout an entire level of the convention center.

Retail Property Redevelopment (USA): Built and managed entire architectural BIM model of an extensive commercial/retail property, conducted code research, produced full CD set, coordinated closely with all engineering disciplines and GC. Directly supported project architect during CA phase of the now redeveloped property in Oregon.

Retail Property New Development (USA): Built and managed architectural BIM model, coordinated with engineering disciplines and GC, conducted code research, and produced full CD set for new construction of 14 retail buildings, part of a 1,3 million square-foot commercial/retail development in California.

K-12 Education Historic Renovation (USA): Worked with architectural production team in final stage of CD phase to meet project deadline for historic school renovation in Washington State.

Police Station Design Proposal (USA): In response to an RFP, collaborated directly with the Northwest Regional Design Leader on design and renderings to produce a design proposal for a new police station in Oregon.

K-12 Education Renovation (USA): Led and produced design concept, SD, DD, and CDs for main entrance and new media center in a middle school in Oregon.

3D Printing R+D (USA): Collaborated with Global Design Leader to model and print various complex geometries for analysis and comparison of different 3D printing systems capabilities, physical modeling processes, and costs to better understand viability of implementation throughout DLR Group’s many offices across the United States.

EARLY EXPERIENCE Common Thread – Research Associate March 2013 – January 2014 Information Database Research (Global): Compiled extensive database of existing and potential practices for building construction, rainwater harvesting, cement alternatives, informal settlements and slum-upgrading programs, transportation systems, biofuels, sanitation, lighting and small-scale energy production, waste-to-value systems, infrastructure development, land tenure programs, and youth empowerment programs in urban and peri-urban areas of developing countries, emerging markets, and vulnerable communities worldwide.

Jason Moses Projects – Production Designer February 2013 – March 2013 Orphanage (Ghana): Produced working drawings for new construction of Heart Smiles Village, a rural property near Kumasi, Ghana, made primarily of compressed earth block (CEB) that now provides stable housing for 100 orphaned children and 20 adult caretakers.

Independent – Product Designer, Conceptual Artist January 2011 – October 2013 Mobile and web-based sound application (USA): Generated product concept and digital content, UI wireframe sketches, brand design, marketing/advertising and business strategy, and overall vision for development of the product and its implementation with physical environments.

Prefab Micro-dwellings (USA): Created multiple shell design and interior layout schemes for prefabricated portable living units with emphasis on flexible mobility, thermal efficiency, easy assembly/disassembly, and compact transport.

Conducted research of materials, high-efficiency insulated shell assemblies, and user-friendly mechanisms and fastening systems for innovative lightweight mobile dwelling systems.

Indigo Architecture & Interiors – Architectural Intern June 2010 – September 2010 Internship (USA): Collaborated with architect and client for SD and DD phases of a custom single-family residence in the Pacific Northwest.

Clark Construction – Design & Constructability Intern June 2010 – August 2010 Shop drawings and on-site construction (USA): Produced shop drawings for casework package on a custom single-family residence in the San Juan Islands.

Interior schematic design (USA): Designed scheme for interior remodel of a single-family residence on Bainbridge Island.

MulvannyG2 Architecture – Student Intern June 2008 – August 2008 Commercial/retail internship (USA): Effectively supported architects and other staff during DD, CD, and CA phases as part of the Costco Midwest team.