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Komal C Vora
9825 Mira Lee Way, #32510, San Diego, CA 92126
Ph: 858 265 7768 (Cell) Email: komal_vora@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To excel in the field of architecture, explore & adapt to technological & design innovations, contribute
in the workplace by utilizing my professional & educational background to their best potential.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
 Registered architect- California & India
 11+ years of total industry experience in architectural & interior design firms both in India & USA.
(8 years of U.S. experience, 3 years of India experience)
 Design & Execution of Projects which include:
(1) Educational – Public Schools
(2) Residential - single family & multi-family housing
(3) Mission critical facilities like data centers, investment companies
(4) Commercial - Office spaces, Hotels, Malls, IT Centers
(5) Institutional- Schools, Religious centers etc.
(6) Master planning & Land Use planning of facilities like Software parks, Educational
centers.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Management skills
- Coordination of overall Design projects from design stage to execution
-Project Mangager, Team lead: Efficient in managing & supervising small teams of draftsmen,
architectural designers & job captains to ensure smooth & timely execution of project.
- Extensive experience in Site visits & dealing directly with existing / prospective clients
- Meeting & coordination with Consultants, Government & State agencies for design
approvals
- Design & Technical skills
- Preparation of conceptual/schematic plans, design development, working drawings,
construction documents & details using Revit, AutoCAD, as well as manual drafting.

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- Preparation of a detailed list of specifications & cost estimation of project
-Extensive knowledge of building materials, methodologies & construction techniques.
- Multimedia presentations, walkthroughs using 3dsViz, Revit, Powerpoint, Photoshop etc..
-Extensive knowledge & effective implementation of Building codes (IBC, UBC,
CBC, Life Safety etc.) & LEED credits & ratings for LEED projects
EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
- Registered Architect in India & California (USA)
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)-Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore (Oct’92 - Oct’97)
- Diploma - 3D graphics & animation (3D Studio4, 3DSMax R2.5, 3DSVizR2)
- Revit certification from an Accredited Autodesk Center -CADD Zone
WORK SUMMARY
(1) Vijay Punjabi Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai Senior Architect[March 08-May 09] (15
months)]
(2) James Heimler, Architect, Inc. Tarzana, CA Job captain [May’ 04 – Nov’-07 (2.5 years)]
(3) PSWC Group Moorpark, CA Job captain/Architectural designer [Nov’ 01 - May’ 04 (3.5
years)]
(4) EYP Mission Critical Facilities®
, Inc Los Angeles, CA Job captain / Architectural designer
[Aug’ 2000 - Aug’-2001 (1 year)]
(5) Serra & Associates Troy, MI Architectural designer [Mar’2000 - June ’2000 (4 months)]
(6) Ehresman Associates Inc. Troy, MI Design Consultant [Jan’2000 - Feb’2000 (2 months)]
(7) Mr. V.K. Girdhar , India Design Intern/ Design Consultant [Mar’1997 - Dec’1999 (3 years)]
WORK EXPERIENCE
(1) Vijay Punjabi Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai
Project Manager/ Senior Architect [March 08-May 09] (15 months)]

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This firm specializes in interior design projects, master planning & building design of
commercial, IT Centers, Office buildings & Residential buildings.
Responsibilities & skills
Worked in the capacity of Project Manager/ Senior architect in coordinating the entire project right
from start to finish, which included :
Pre Design, Masterplanning, Design Development, Coordination with client, consultants & government
agencies.
Site visits & construction supervision
Team management & project coordination
(2) James Heimler Architect, Tarzana, CA
Job captain / Architectural designer [May’ 04 – Nov’-07] (2.5 years)]
This firm specializes in a range of projects from Mixed Use, Residential,
Hotels/Restaurants, Institutional, (Schools, Religious) Commercial & Industrial with
emphasis on Green & Sustainable projects.
Responsibilities & skills
Worked in the capacity of assistant project manager in coordinating the entire project right from
start to finish, which included
 Schematic & Design development, preparing Construction documents, cost
estimations, specifications etc. Research & implementation of LEED credits &
ratings for projects involving LEED Certification
 Extensive code analysis using CBC, IBC, local codes &implementation to project
design
 Meeting & coordination with clients & government/ local building departments for
approvals, site visits, managing & supervising small teams
(2) PSWC , Moorpark, CA
Job captain / Architectural designer [Nov’ 01 – April 05] (3.5 years)]
Firm specialized in the design & development of Educational facilities-

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New schools, modernizations, Maintenance & Operations Facilities, Kitchens, Athletic facilities etc.
Responsibilities & skills
Worked in the capacity of assistant project manager which involved:
Design development, proposals, preparing Construction documents for Various schools in
Sulphur Springs, Moorpark, Saugus School Districts
Coordinating with clients, consultants, site visits, & construction notes.
Preparing bid documents, cost estimations, specifications etc.
Getting approval from various state & local agencies like DSA.
Coordinated with addendums, change orders & RFI’s
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(3) EYP Mission Critical Facilities®
, Inc Los Angeles, CA
Job captain / Architectural designer [Aug’ 2000 - Aug’-2001] (1 year)]
EYP is an A/M/E company which provides full-service, seamless integration of engineering, technology,
& architectural capabilities to data center, operations hub or communication facilities projects.
Responsibilities
Design development, proposals for Univest, Vault Data Services (Data Center)
Construction documents for Cingular Wireless, Globix, Wells Fargo, & HHSDC
Developing & updating st&ard architectural details, library for the company.
Coordinating with other disciplines - electrical, mechanical. to produce an integrated design.
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(4) Serra & Associates Troy, MI
Architectural designer [Mar’00 - June ’00 (4 months)]
Responsibilities
Worked on a variety of projects ranging from residential, retail, office spaces listed below:
Residences for Jason Kuza, Emilio Fortuna.
Retail & Commercial - Gr& Oaks center, Pizza center, Boston Market, Michael’s superstore.
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(5) Ehresman Associates Inc. Troy, MI
Design Consultant [Jan’00 - Feb’00 (2 months)]

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Description:
Worked on designing, detailing, study & research work for a community church-Bharatiya temple center
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(6) Mr. V.K. Girdhar Bangalore, India
Design Intern/ Design Consultant [Mar’1997 - Dec’1999 (3 years)]
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities included schematic design, design development & site visits of projects
like residential, commercial, hotels, industrial.
Worked on design of interior projects like showrooms, restaurants, office buildings, residences.
REFERENCES
The references can be submitted as needed & the above said work can be sent as a part of my portfolio
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Music, Sketching , Table tennis, Badminton, Reading & traveling
Working on graphic multimedia packages, rendering, presentation
Participating & attending design seminars, design walks