Sonmoy Chatterjee

Experience

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  Chatterjee Architects and Engineers Pvt Ltd

  Aug 1992 - Jan 1994

  Proprietor

  Design, Documentation and Construction Administration of projects as well as the running of the firm.

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  Arcop Associates Pvt Ltd

  Nov 1994 - Apr 2004

  Architect

  Gained varied and critical experience in the years spent as an Architectural professional here. From handling Hospitality Interiors for the Kabul Serena Hotel, to handling the design and Construction Administration of the Corporate office for Hughes Software Systems in Gurgaon, to being responsible for the Master-plan and townhouses in ‘The Laburnum’ at Gurgaon, the experience was varied and each project provided different levels of complexity and thus learning.

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  Satellier

  May 2004 - Jul 2009

  Grew the Architecture and Retail division to 400 architects in 5 years Created platform independent modular systems for workflow and quality control that allowed replication and facilitated rapid growth. Developed Operational efficiency as well as increased revenue per seat by transitioning to shift working. The success and robustness of the business secured a $10million fund infusion by Sequoia Capital in 2007. Managed Client relationships, resource allocation, billability of team Setup and headed the Architecture & Retail divisions at Satellier

  • Director Operations

    Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Studio Director, Architecture, Retail & Corporate Interiors

    Apr 2004 - Jan 2008

  • Studio Manager, Architecture, Retail & Corporate Interiors

    Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Senior Architect

    May 2004 - Dec 2005
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  Studio i Architectural Services Pvt Ltd

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  Director Operations

  Principal Responsibilities:His responsibility was the management of the complete operations of the SEZ unit, including, but not limited to, project and operational process, people management and HR, Business development across globally dispersed teams.

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  Gensler

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2015

  Office Director

  • Operations – responsible for key metrics like productivity, held time and accounts receivable, monitoring budgets, revenue margins and profitability; to oversee billing and fee management - evaluating operational efficiency.• Design and Delivery - the efficient management of projects by targeting project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentation.• People – motivate and build staff capabilities. Staff development, hiring, performance evaluations, learning and professional development, mentorship, promotions etc.• Client Development – develop the internal Gensler market for insourcing as well as work with our marketing teams for fee development, project marketing and proposal writing. Show less

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  Buildkonnect

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Senior Consultant
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  HOK

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Design Management | Workplace Design | India + Asia Pacific & Japan + Greater China, for Nokia

  Generated a 4% saving in space as well as enhanced user satisfaction by creating and implementing regional guidelines and KPI’s appropriate to cost-sensitive Asian markets, based on data gleaned from survey data and my analysis of workplace investigations, working closely with the Global Workplace team and regional Facilities teams.Positively influenced 67,000 sqm of new and renovation projects across the region by homogenizing design guidelines

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  Livspace

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Design & Technical Consultant

  Provided design strategy and guidance for a 1 lakh sft serviced office project in Pune, working with the Client and Architect to develop a project brief and a ‘Look & Feel’ concept palette for the brandCommunicated design concepts to various internal and external audiences and managed the process to ensure timely delivery

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  WeWork

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  Design Director

  Hired to develop time and cost efficiencies in the Design and Document process as well as creating inspiring workplaces that meet business goals. To lead and mentor the Architecture, ID, MEPF, Art & Graphics, Standards, and Virtual Design & Construction teams.

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  Freelance

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2021

  Senior Workplace Consultant

  With extensive experience in both coworking and traditional workplace, I bring value and efficiency to RE strategy through my understanding of organizational performance from business effectiveness, RE efficiency and Employee engagement points of view. I leverage my deep understanding of workplace design & integrated technologies to identify challenges and optimise opportunities by developing solutions that help reduce space needs while balancing business objectives as well as user experience and performance. Show less

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  JLL

  Sept 2021 - now

  APAC Regional Programme Director for Shell
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  JLL

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  APAC Regional Programme Director for Shell