Akshit Kumar

Akshit Kumar

Architectural Intern

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  • About me

    Architect | Urban Designer | Project Manager

  • Education

    • New York Institute of Technology

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Architecture, Urban and Regional Design 3.67 (with Distinction)
    • Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

      2013 - 2019
      Bachelor of Architecture - BArch Architecture 7.69 First Division with Honours
  • Experience

    • LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
      Architectural Intern

      The firm's primary client was city development authority which gave exposure to projects related to urban design, urban planning and landscaping. I actively participated in design discussions, site visitations and preparation of presentation and working drawings for the firm.

    • Victory Green Infratech

      Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
      Junior Architect

      Licensed Architect (by C.O.A., India) with the group of engineers and draftsmen. In-charge of designing, planning and producing proposal and working/site drawings.

    • Self Employed

      Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
      Architect
    • Rishabh Luniya and Associates

      Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
      Junior Architect

      In-charge of the re-development of state government schools project and lead a team of architects, interior designers and 3-d model developers. Dealt and had meetings with State Govt. Officials as our clients and also made site visits. Produced landscape designs for the high-end residential, housing, hotels and the school projects and did the site visits.

    • New York Institute of Technology

      Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
      Graduate Assistant

      Major part of research was to data collection through various sources both private and public and project in form of maps. Produced images of a futuristic mid-town Manhattan in tow scale i.e., a single Manhattan block and its inter-system relation between 28 Manhattan blocks.

    • Heitler Houstoun Architects

      Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

      Engaged in various commercial store design projects for a client 'Vouri' - a fashion boutique store all over US. Member of the firm's marketing committee.

      • Graduate Intern

        Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
      • Intern

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
    • NYC Department of Design and Construction

      Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
      Junior Project Manager

      • Identifying project's scope of project, issuing bid and processing payments for consultants and contractors. Working closely with various Consultants and contractors of the City.• Coordinate and collaborate with senior associates and bureaucrats of the City on 10+ design and construction projects to provide effective solutions for complex challenges, ensure quality assurance and proactive budget management.• Oversee and support collaboration of project engineers, consultants, and stakeholders via field site visits and regular meetings, while also administering reports, presentations, and documents pertaining design and construction projects.Projects: Regents Family Shelter-Rehabilitation (Construction), Bellevue Men’s Shelter-Rehabilitation (Construction), Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center (Design-Construction) Show less

    • MTA Construction & Development

      Jul 2023 - now

      • Project Manager – In a Project Manager role, I was associated with three different projects of Stations ADA-Compliance and Renewal and their three different phases (Design, Construction and Close-out). Assisted to review the Initial Baseline Document (IBD), Project Status Reports (PSR), Daily Site Reports (DSR). Coordinated various site (Days/Nights) surveys and assisted in weekend (55 hours) General Orders (GOs).• Planner – In a Planner role as assisted with production of infographic maps and presentations that have been utilized to make bureaucratic decisions for the future of MTA with the 5-Year Plan.• Architectural Designer – The final role as in the Trainee Program, in an Architectural Designer role I am associated with different projects in different phases as in the PM role. Assisted with preparation and review of architectural documents and field reports. In addition to that coordinated with different technical departments of Stations Business Unit.Projects: Livonia Station Upgrade (Close-Out), Borough Hall Station (Construction), Briarwood Station and Parsons Blvd Station (Design) Renewal and ADA-Compliance, 5-Year Plan, Flushing Line Renewal, Broadway Junction Extension, Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Mezzanine roof and Vents Repair. Show less

      • Assistant Architect

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Architect Trainee

        Jul 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NYC DOB SST 4-HR Supported Scaffold User & Refresher Training (SCA-201)

      Gallagher Bassett
      Apr 2023
    • OSHA 10-Hour

      OSHA Safety Training Institute
      May 2023
    • MTA NYCT Track Safety Certification

      Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      Sept 2023
    • Certificate of Registration - Architect

      Council of Architecture - India
      Aug 2019
    • Metro-North Railroad Contractor Employee Safety Training

      Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      Apr 2024
    • PMG123 Certification

      Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      Mar 2024
    • Associate AIA

      The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
      Jan 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer- Architecture

      Issued by Arushi on Apr 2016
      ArushiAssociated with Akshit Kumar