The document provides a summary of Bharat Soni's professional experience and qualifications. It details that he has over 16 years of experience leading large-scale architecture and urban planning projects in India. Recently, he has worked as Vice President of Infrastructure Projects at HCL Technologies, overseeing the development of 10 million square feet of projects including universities, schools, and IT parks.

1. Bharat Soni
915, Block 10, Kailashdham Apartments, Sector 50,Noida
Telephone: (Res.) 08800549666 /(Mobile) 08800537666
Email: bharatsonig74@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 05/03/1974
Project Co-ordinator: Urban Planner & Architect
Summary : Senior Professional with 16 Yrs of indepth experience in large scale architecture and
Urban planning projects in Design & Project Development. Posses Multi-facet exposure in
diversified projects ranging from Educational Projects – Universities, K-12 Schools, Residential
schools, Integrated Residential projects, IT SEZs and Hotels & resorts involving challenges of
complex design management in Architecture, Interiors & services.
Heading large portfolio of projects involving Project Management & development over last 5
Years at a leading Indian- Global Fortune 500 - IT company and Educational projects by its
Foundation.
Lead teams by example and implemented industry best practices and project delivery
mechanism adopted by peer groups/other industries. Contributed to the establishment of
systems & processes across the Design and Construction disciplines. Worked with multiple
independent teams and established consistent project delivery and performance metrics for all
projects.
Job Objective: To be a competent professional with leadership and mentoring abilities for
handling larges scale development projects from concept to delivery with expertise in leading at
all steps of a Project cycle.
Years of Experience: 16 years
Functional Area: Project conceptualisation, design management, Project Management &
Development of Large-scale developmental projects including building, Infrastructure and
Interiors.
Current Location: NCR, Delhi.
Key Skills and Experience
Diverse job opportunities and consequent senior management roles included design
management, project planning and project development of large scale architecture and
Urban Planning. Diversified projects experience includes Educational Projects – Universities,
K-12 Schools, Residential schools, Integrated Residential projects, IT SEZs - involving
challenges of complex design management among disciplines of Architecture, Interiors & IT
services. Experience also includes Commercial projects – large format Retail Mall, 3D IMAX
Theatre & Exhibition complex, Museum, Hospitality- Hotels, Service Apartments and Integrated
Townships – through all phases of project cycle.
Last 5 years with HCL Technologies & HCL Corporation (2011 - 2015) – Lead the Design
Management, Project Management & development of approx 10 Mn sqft including India’s first Ivy
league Research led University - 6.25 Mn sqft, Business School -3.3 Lac sqft, Research Blocks,
K-12 Schools - 2 Mn Sqft, Group Housing - 2 Mn sqft & world class IT SEZ’s -3.5 Mn sqft for
HCL.
Earlier projects with Tata Group (2007- 2010) included - IT SEZs for TCS (10 mn Sqft) , 1.2Mn
sqft Retail Mall, Integrated township, and 1 Mn sqft Golf & Spa resort cum convention center.

2. Experience with Adani Group (2003-2007) includes Master Planning of India’s biggest
Multiproduct SEZ - Mundra Special Economic Zone and their Corporate & regional offices.
Experience with Govt of Gujarat (2000-2003) includes Science Park-1000 acres, and Science
City-Entertainment cum exhibition complex (250 acres).
16 Yrs of exhaustive working experience added skill set with specialisation in Project
Management, design management & project Execution, team building and Leading overall
management responsibility for all departments, for providing technical and design leadership to
all architectural and design disciplines.
Working in senior management in coordination with Board Members, end Users, interaction with
various stakeholders - internal and external entities - shaped the skill set for senior leadership in
key roles, corporate communication and reporting and training & development of teams.
My efforts have been recognised to relieve demand on internal resources, maximizing
organizations profits and utilizing state-of-the-art technology systems to monitor project
schedules and control costs.
Education
 Masters in Urban Planning (Hons.) Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology
(CEPT), Ahmedabad – Feb 2000.
 Bachelors in Architecture (Hons.)- Government College of Architecture, Lucknow - Feb
1998.
 Management certificate course from Tata Management & Training Centre(TMTC) - 2009.
 Tata Business Excellence Leadership Program (Model) - 2010– Tata Training &
Management Center
Other Qualification(s)/ Certification(s)/ Programme(s) Attended
 Member of Core Committee of Indian Green Building Council – IGBC. Sub committee
Member for Green Schools.
 Member of Core committee for Green Campuses.
 Achieved IGBC Gold Rating for 11 Buildings at HCL’s Shiv Nadar University.
 Panellist for 2 consecutive years at Regional Conference on Infrastructure & Project
Management – 2014 & 2015.
 Lead the Design team for PE Real Estate Fund & Investor’s Conference at Mauritius for
Tata Realty Infra Fund (TRIF-1).
 Co-ordinated & worked on ' Real Estate Development in NCR' for CREDAI.
 International Studio with class of University of Washington- Master Planning of Peri Urban
Development.
 International Case Study of Special Economic Zones – Dubai & Sharjah.
 International Finance Corporation (IFC) at Delhi (April 2004)- concept of the Economic
Zones, configuration and related issues.
• Chandigarh International Conference: Proposal was selected for 'Structural Plan for
Chandigarh 2025' on completion of its 50 years. The Concept aimed at establishing
Chandigarh as a 'Global City'.
• Participated in HUDCO annual Housing Design competition at NASA '96., Reubens Trophy
'96, Louie Khan trophy '96.( RUNNERS UP Prize)

3. • Recipient of 'Outstanding Students Scholarship' at B.Arch for eight out of 10 semesters.
Work Experience
I. Hcl Technologies Ltd & HCL Corporation
December 2010 – till date
Designation: Vice President – Infrastructure Projects.
• Appointed as core team member to work under the direct leadership and aegis of the
Chairman Mr. Shiv Nadar –a visionary and a name acclaimed in IT industry world wide.
• Developed strategy for monitoring and development of 7 Mn sqft HCL ITSEZs at Noida,
Chennai & Bangalore with optimisation of space planning and meeting demand for the
seat delivery to meet business requirements.
• Organisational planning to establish leadership team for delivery of large scale
construction projects and management across geographies.
• Established Central Procurement Cell to draw economy of scale. Established Rate
contract mechanism with material companies.
• Lead International procurement of major items to benchmark against international
designs and quality. Also drew economy in budgets.
• Brought international design quality by bringing in International design consultants and
continuous benchmarking against international case studies and details. Worked with
STANTEC International, WOW, Perkins + Wills etc.
• Established best Project Management systems, processes, delivery practices and
reporting mechanisms by bringing in International PMCs like TURNER & TOWNSEND.
• Headed 7 independent teams- total of 85 people- including PMCs for planning and
development of 28 different projects –approx 10 MnSqft in last 3 yr period. Approx
5 Mn delivered and successfully made operational
• Introduced International best practices and project delivery strategies for projects :
o Design & Build for award of 3 large size projects worth
 1) 700 Cr – HCL ITSEZ,
 2) 275 Cr – Business School & Faculty Housing at Shiv Nadar University
 3) 15 Cr- K-12 school.
o Awarded ‘Lum-Sum’ price contracts for few projects based on agreed specs and
fixed design model. This saved major time & efforts ofresources on multiple
tendering as well as controlled risk of Project cost.
o K-12 school was designed and delivered on Pre-Engineered Building
design. This was a Unique concept where we delivered from Ground zero to
start of operations in just 4months -120 days.
o On success of the above, planned 2 Nos of IT buildings, a hostel building and a
Cafeteria building for delivery in just 10 months. These shall be examples to be
followed in building Industry in times to come.
All delivery models, other than standard item rate contracts, were adopted for First time
in history of HCL and each model was very much appreciated for achieving its desired
objective.
Lead and delivered the Educational projects during 5 Yr tenure :
o Shiv Nadar University – 286 Acre Master Planning and construction of 3 Mn sqft
across 23 Buildings. Its India’s First Ivy League University. The planning and
designs are benchmarked against best in the world.

4.  School of Engineering Block 1 – 3.3 Lac sqft - 100 Cr
 School of Natural Sciences – 3.3 Lac sqft - 125 Cr
 Business School – 3.0 Lac sqft - 125 Cr
 Science Research Block - 0.66 lac sqft - 40 Cr
 Iconic Central Library - 0.60 Lac sqft - 19 Cr
 Indoor Sports Center - 1.20 Lac sqft - 45 Cr
 Faculty Housing -800 Apartments - 6.75 Lac sqft -182 Cr
 Hostel Blocks-12 Nos-1750 rooms-10.00 lac sqft - 250 Cr
 Landscape & Horticulture - 10 Cr
 10.5 Km Road & Infrastructure - -100 Cr
The campus has been recognised for its world class infrastructure and designs. 11
buildings have already achieved IGBC Gold rating for its energy conscious
designs and other have been filed for certification. The sports infrastructure has
been been developed in international specifications and Olympic standards.
• Leadership roles for delivery of following K-12 School Projects:
o Shiv Nadar School, Noida - 2.5 Lac sqft – 75 Cr
o Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon - 2.5 Lac sqft – 75 Cr.
Both school projects have been identified and recognised for its state of Art Infrastructure
and facilities. Designed on Green Building Guidelines for Gold Rating and are being
benchmarked by major school groups and business houses in the education industry.
All works under this initiative were executed under direct guidance of Mr Shikhar
Malhotra, Trustee and son in law of Mr. Shiv Nadar.
• Leadership role for delivery of “VIDYAGYAN’ Residential Schools at Secundrabad &
Sitapur in UP. Both schools are a 30 Acre campuses for 1400 students each and with
state of the art modern infrastructure facilities. It has been recognised by many
international agencies including FORBES for its noble initiative.
All works under this initiative were executed under direct guidance of
Ms Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO & Trustee of Shiv Nadar Foundation and daughter of
Mr. Shiv Nadar.
• Lead design and execution teams for establishment of clinics across NCR under
HCL Healthcare initiative.
• Lead design and execution teams for establishment of Corporate office for Shiv Nadar
Foundation. This 1 Lac sqft building reflects the brand identity with modern & vibrant
interiors. The project is filed to achieve ‘IGBC Green Building Platinum rating for
interiors.
• Monitored delivery of 3 IT SEZs at Noida – 2.5 Mn sqft, Chennai – 2.5 Mn Sqft and
Bangluru 1 Mn Sqft.
o Campus design Optimisation from 105 sqft per seat to 85/90 sqft per seat.
o Standardisation of facilities.
• Worked as Executive Assistant to the Chairman and assisted him as well as all Trustees
for their architectural requirements. Worked on his mansion in California, USA and his
private residence in Delhi. Assisted Mrs. Kiran Nadar on works of KNMA Museum.

5. Was recognised & awarded for ‘Outstanding Performance’ for all 5 years and promoted 3
times in 5 yrs. Promoted from General Manager to Director in 2012, then to AVP in 2013 and
then as Vice President in 2015.
II. TATA Realty and Infrastructure Limited
February 2007 – Nov 2010
Designation: Senior Manager- Planning & Architecture–Project Development.
Job Profile:
• Envision, Plan and lead the development of Large Real Estate and Infrastructure projects
with Focus on strategic investments for $1 Bn Tata Realty Initiative Fund – an offshore
fund by Tata’s with long term returns.
• As Development Manager for Real Estate projects ranging in size from 3.5 mn sq ft to 1.5
mn sq ft.
• Responsible for implementing Fund’s investment objectives and strategy.
o Ascertaining project potential within ambit of applicable local bye laws, planning
norms. Review the proposed project product mix vis-à-vis the market demand
scenario.
o Implement project monitoring module for periodic audits of the projects for timely
completion of the projects.
• Project Monitoring & MIS: Periodic updates and alarms against odds, if any, to the
management on the project progress through established MIS system or create one in
absence of the same.
• Investor presentations and due diligence.
Projects Handled as Project Coordinator:
• 1.2 Mn sqft Retail Mall with overall specific responsibility for all operational matters with
internal as well as external agencies including Architects, design consultants , services
consultants and team of facility consultants.
o Provided technical and design leadership to all disciplines.
o First hand experience of working closely with a team of International architects –
M/s RTKL International Inc, USA one of the world’s best in Retail design.
Project is being constructed by Shapoorji Pallonji and managed by experienced
PMC.
o Project achieved ‘Gold Star’ rating by SEAC for its energy conscious designs.
o Building Information Management (BIM) modelling is being done for clash
detection and project management
o Primavera being used for effective project scheduling and milestone monitoring.
• 3.3 Mn sqft of Integrated & High Rise-Group Housing Project spanning over a site
admeasuring 36.25 acres at Gurgaon.
o Managed the Master planning & design development process by working closely
with international team of M/s B+H, Toronto and Planners Group, ND.

6. o Design schemes with high end amenities were developed with more than 80%
across all categories ranging from 2BHK-3BHK- 4BHK apartments and
penthouses to luxurious villas.
• 3.5 Mn & 1.5 Mn sqft World class IT SEZ’s for TCS : coming up at Pune and
Ahmedabad.
o International Design practices and processes have been acquired from M/s
SAGA Studios, an arm of Perkins + Wills, USA and experienced team of
Edifice Architects P Ltd.
o The shear project size of 3.5 Mn sqft (20000 seats) & 1.5 Mn sqft (8000 seats)
provided an opportunity to handle complex design requirements, integrated
functional requirements and detailed services designs.
o Architectural detailed design & complete interiors with Fitouts of individual areas
including Data Centres, Hub rooms, meeting spaces, Software development
blocks, Training centres, Cafeteria etc.
o Detailed design of a 100 Key Hotel within same campus
o State of the art Entertainment center with complete sports facilities.
o Detailed designs of 3000 seat capacity cafeteria blocks
o Facade designs worked out with internationally renowned Meinhardt
consultants, Singapore
o The services designs were worked over with leading consultants like Spectral
Services, Eskayem Consultants.
o PT Slab technology being used with VSL for structures
o Primavera being used for effective scheduling and Milestone monitoring
II. Mundra Special Economic Zone Ltd, ADANI GROUP
March 2004 – February 2007
Designation: Manager Projects
• International Review of Special Economic Zones – Analysed Jabel Ali Free Zone Dubai,
Sharajah International Airport Free Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone & Azman free Zone.
Developed an understanding of the configuration of an SEZ, Master Plan of multi-activity
SEZ, Infrastructure Facilities, Administrative setup, Trading and warehousing facilities
and its operations.
• Master Planning & Co-ordination with Expert team of Consultants. Land identification,
Acquisition and proposals for notifications from GoI. Presenting Potential of the project to
prospective Developers & Clients & Construction strategy for Infrastructure Development.
• Achievements: International exposure to Special Economic Zones, its components,
Master Planning and Benchmarking.
Project Manager– Large scale Real estate development projects in NCR. Corporate House,
Gurgaon: 1.3 Lac sqft –500 seats Hi-tech Office building with state of the Art services, VRV
HVAC system, Structural & Spider Glazing systems, MRL Lifts systems and architecturally
appealing and challenging Interiors.

7. • Designed and executed the establishment of the Zonal Offices for Adani Energy at
Noida, Faridabad, Lucknow and of Adani Agrifresh at Vasant Vihar.
• Designed and executed Mundra SEZ site office at Mundra port.
III. Gujarat Council of Science City, Ahmedabad
March 2000 - January 2004
Designation: Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Assistant Manager (Projects)
Job Profile:
A. Science City– 250 acres – 1000 Cr – Entertainment & Exhibition Centre.
• Design & Co-ordination head for Science City Project with added responsibilities of
Executive Assistant to the Member Secretary (MD), a senior IAS in Gujarat Council of
Science City
• Coordination with International Exhibition Design Consultants, Lighting design
consultants and Project Management to establish a world class complex.
B. 3D-IMAX Theatre – biggest in India
• Preparation of the Feasibility study of 3D IMAX Theatre and its financing.
• Pre-Qualification and appointment of Architects, Consultants and contractors,
• Tendering Process and Management of Contracts and Agreement,
C: Science Park in 1000 Hectares.
• Master Planning of 1000 Hectares with detailed Land use planning on 461 hectares with
infrastructure facilities including water supply, Roads & Traffic Planning, Population
Density and distribution in close co-ordination with CEPT, Ahmedabad.
• Achievements: Practical approach on Large Scale planning projects at all stages.
Project Development and Management within Government Guidelines and procedures,
approvals, Protocols etc. Coordination with Planning teams & International Consultants.
Consultancy Assignments
I. Cambay Spa & Resort and Convention Center, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat: For Neesa Leisure
Pvt. Ltd.
A 4 star category Hotel project –100,000 sqft BU area with 7 Hole Golf Course. Project cost: 50
Crores.
II. Cambay, a Boutique Hotel, Gurgaon: For Neesa Leisure Pvt. Ltd.
A 3 star category -facilitated Service Apartment in DLF, at Gurgaon with Project cost 4.5Crores.
III. Sahara Shahar Project, Lucknow: For Sahara Group,
Worked for Sahara India Group for 15 months on Sahara Shahar project at Lucknow. Planning
and Designing of 400 hectares of Land at the Head Quarters for Sahara India Group.
Personality
I am a soft-spoken, logical thinking, and resilient character, which serves me well in situations
with high levels of stress. I have an optimistic, easy going nature and get on with people despite

8. being very single minded about achieving organisational objectives. I have always been a natural
leader as well as Team player. While I am not socially gregarious, I believe in teamwork, I am
passionate about the value of people in organisations, and the importance of communicating
shared goals and enhancing organizational culture.