Ar.Venu Nataraj

Experience

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  Vastu Architects

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2005

  Site Supervisor

  -Was Site Supervisor handling Interiors execution at an Engg. College.-Designed and executed residences as part of training & learning curve.-Introduced Presentations using Photoshop to the office.

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  Shastri Associates

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2007

  Project Architect

  -Roles and Responsibilities varied from complete ownership of projects to overlooking a part of the feasibility study, design development and site execution. (From start till the end).-Assisted in establishing BR Architects & Engineers in collaboration with Reichardt Architects to undertake Industrial Specialization Projects.-Projects varied from being Architectural, Landscape, Interiors or a combination of them and the scale varied from small scale housing to large scale corporate campuses. Show less

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  BR Architects and Engineers

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Project Architect

  -Roles and Responsibilities included delivering of an industrial project in Nelamangala (Sartorius India Pvt.) from start till the end in collaboration with Reichardt Architects.-Developed and Implemented Industrial Project Management System (IPMS) in collaboration with Reichardt Architects (Germany) improving the efficiency of production and project management.

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  WS Atkins

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2009

  Assistant Architect

  -Worked on projects ranging from Schools, Colleges, and Cultural Centers to Public Spaces. (RBS, Windsor Public School, BNS Station & others)-Owning to a good understanding of UK construction techniques and strong interpersonal skills, roles and responsibilities gradually increased from production of construction drawings to leading a team of 3 producing the Construction set (BNS Station) of drawings. (Work Packages)-Leading testing REVIT and implementing on BIM projects. Worked on a pilot Project (UNN Sports Hall) involving testing and studying the effects and behavior of BIM on Multi-disciplinary projects, developing an Atkins standard template for REVIT, and studying the best multi-disciplinary approach possible for BIM.-Successfully delivered a live project (Selby College) on REVIT with all the tender stage drawings. Team involved 15 members (Multi-disciplinary).-Was involved in training people on REVIT and conducting tests for the trained people to gauge and improve their skill sets during the pilot stage.-Awarded Discretionary Bonus for the contribution towards project rollouts. Show less

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  SUPERVALU Services India Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2011

  Architectural Designer

  -Delivery of offshore projects to the US team in its entirety. (Includes both New Stores and Remodel Stores-Total 13 no’s)-Co-ordination with other disciplines for issuing of A/E set of drawings.-Process Mapping & set up for off-shoring store design work.-Successful delivery of Pilot projects. (3 No’s)-Creation of Material Library and Training documents for new team members.-Co-ordination with other business units to setup IT-Infrastructure requirements for the new team. (Hardware, Software, Comms, Interface, Job Descriptions, etc.) Show less

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  Tesco HSC

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Manager

  Key Responsibilities of the role: People Management, Process Management, Delivery Management, Training and Development, Business Development Plan-Heading a team of 35 Architects / Engineers and Draftsmen to deliver all retail & mall designs for Asia, UK & RoI regions. (All formats – Extras, Hyper, Metro/Talad, Express)-Transitioning and setting up of 85 member team for Retail Design process of Thailand, Malaysia, China India & Korea to set up at HSC.-Design & Development of Mall (Food Courts – F&B, Restaurants, Banking, Apparel, Health & beauty chains) Tesco Retail stores in Asia.-Design & Development of Star Bazaar stores & mall for Indian region in collaboration with TRENT team.-Enabled training of 40 professionals on Revit Suite from interdisciplinary teams to deliver pilot phase projects for BIM initiative.-Ensuring development and compliance of Business Plan in Retail Design and delivering to the requirements of Development Program.-Driving monthly Performance Reviews (Projects/ People/ Program) with stakeholders and senior management.-Initiating and driving Business cases for new scope and opportunities to enhance revenue/ headcount/ accountability at HSC.-Awarded Best Team of the Year and Quarter (twice) for successful delivery and implementation of high volumes within stipulated time and budget. Show less

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  DP Architects. Pte Ltd

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  BIM Manager

  Training the entire staff of DPA in Bangalore and Mumbai on Revit (Basic and Advanced) equipping them with construction stage production techniques.Preparing of Concept Presentation Views, Marketing Plans, CD Set for Bagmane Carina & Virgo, RMZ EcoWorld (Plot B, Plot D, Plot 30-31) & RMZ Infinity (Chennai).Stationed at Singapore office, assisting the onsite team with delivery of GFC and CD set of Drawings for Tampines Town Hub project. (Till July)

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  SJB SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, BGS HEALTH AND EDUCATION CITY, KENGERI

  Aug 2016 - now

  Faculty of Design

  Coordinator, Overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the Department of Interior Design and Decoration under SJB College of Management Studies (affiliated to Bangalore University).Chairperson, Board of Examiners – B.Sc.-IDD under Bangalore University for 2021-2022: Responsible for conducting of Practical Exams, Setting Up and Scrutiny of Question Papers, Valuation of Answer scripts and assisting Chairperson (Board of Studies) with resource and syllabus decisions.Member, Board of Examiners – B.Sc.-IDD under Bangalore City University for 2021-2022: Responsible for Setting up and scrutiny of Question papers and valuation of answer scripts as assigned by the Chairperson.Member, Board of Examiners – M.Sc.-IDD under Bangalore City University for 2021-2022: Responsible for Setting up and scrutiny of Question papers and valuation of answer scripts as assigned by the Chairperson.Enabled the achievement of 2 University Ranks in M.Arch (2021) for SJBSAP by guiding the students during their Dissertation.Enabled the achievement of 3 University Ranks for the Department (2022)Assisted both SJBSAP and SJBCMS in the documentation and presenting during LIC & COA inspections.Ensuring coordination and optimum utilization of resources between Architecture, Fashion and Interior Design departments. Show less

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  VESINA Designs

  Aug 2017 - now

  Managing Partner

  Design development & execution of Architectural & Interiors projects across Bangalore city. Scope involves business development, coordination with vendors, and handover post-completion & freelance (including the legal aspects of the business)International Projects bidding and work delivery-Outsourcing (BIM Projects)Projects Undertaken:Residential Housing (8 Projects), Landscape for Police Housing Quarters, Schematic Museum design, Health and Glow Retail Stores (2 No’s), AWES Architectural College Design, VTU-Muddenahali, Belgaum & Nagarbhavi campus design (minor projects), BGS Hostel campus design, MCA Sports Complex, Hamley’s/ Moji/ Haldirams Retail stores (1 no’s each), Rakon Industrial Project, Jowhar Retail Store (3 No’s).BIM Services: Royal Omani Police Quarters, ROP Clubhouse, ROP Traffic Headquarters, Landmark BIM Standards, The Waterfront Project. Show less