Rucha Phadke

Experience

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  SJK Architects

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Architectural Intern

  Worked as a design trainee on high-end, luxury residences & luxury resorts and office buildings across Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka

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  Freelance

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Freelance Architect
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  Blocher partners india

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  Co-responsible for taking high-end projects through their entire lifecycle in the company – from client acquisition stage to concept design to design development and and technical detailing. I eventually took complete charge of the on-site execution for the same. Designed and managed in-house and on-site teams as an architect and interior designer. I was incharge of taking up end-to-end responsibility for getting in place all the design and technical documentation required on sites that required extremely detailed drawing sets for highly bespoke outcomes.

  • Lead Architect/Interior Designer

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Interior Architect

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Equilib Foundation

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Assistant Project Manager

  I managed projects and day-to-day operations while developing Mycelium, an AI-first platform for startups. With a small team, I wore multiple hats and assisted in various operational areas. This included learning game design, conducting end-user research, setting up product testing pipelines, and onboarding new team members as the startup grew.

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  Equilib Earth

  Apr 2022 - May 2023

  Director

  • Conduct research on Goa's real estate and construction market to inform our strategic direction. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders for innovative solutions based on market analysis. • Engage with investors and grant-making entities to secure funding for our projects.• Set ambitious goals and oversee marketing, distribution, and sales.• Review financial and legal documents for land acquisition.• Onboard vendors and team members, fostering collaboration.

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  Freelance

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Independent Architect & Landscape Designer

  Currently working on restoring old Portuguese Houses and reviving farmlands in the Western Ghats of India degraded due to excessive monoculture farming.Ongoing Projects:• Design & project management consultancy for the restoration of a 5000 sq. ft. 200 year old Portuguese Villa in Goa• Edible Landscape Design & execution management consultancy for a 20000 sq. ft. permaculture eco-stay in a Alibaug.

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  ACT Grants

  Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  Fellow

  1. Facilitated grant making for prominent startups 2. Led the development of an investment theses in ‘Indian Food-Systems’ sector to build a roadmap for future grants.3. Led implementation & networking programs for ACT-supported agri & NBS startups to scale their solutions in India. 4. Assisted in donor and partner management via newsletters, quarterly meet-ups and donor reports.

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  Paani Foundation

  Oct 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  Exploring innovative and fun ways to scale sustainable farming in Maharashtra while making the lives of farmers a little easier.