Debakshi Mitra

About Debakshi Mitra

Urban professional, with an expertise in the design, co-ordination and implementation of large-scale transportation projects from the metro, rail and aviation sector. A demonstrated track record, of over a decade, in consistently delivering highly challenging live projects within the time and budget framework. Currently leading architectural works and serving as the Design Coordinator for the NSR – Phosphate 3 Depot project in Saudi Arabia, with responsibility for coordinating across architectural, structural, MEP, and other disciplines. Experienced in managing design interfaces, resolving spatial and technical conflicts, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements. Has worked closely with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and client teams to facilitate design development, reviews, approvals, and seamless transition to execution.Recognized for excellence in engineering with features such as Women in Engineering 2023, international research published by Springer, and fellowships in housing innovation with global organizations. Recipient of an international merit scholarship by the Italian Government, with academic and professional contributions spanning Europe and India.

Experience

1. Associate Architect

   SMEC (an SJ Group company)

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   North South Railway Phosphate-3 Depot, Saudi Arabia - Lead Architect & Design Coordinator- Lead architectural design, detailing & delivery- Drive cross-disciplinary co-ordination- Building & structuring the delivery teams- Overseeing full design lifecycle- Managing schedules and deliverables - Engaged with senior stakeholders Other Projects- Etihad Sohar Rail Maintenance Depot & Aggregate Yard, Oman - Pre-Bid support & Value Engineering- K-Ride Suburban Rail Corridor (12 elevated rail stations), Bangalore - Pre-Bid support & design due diligence- Mumbai Metro Line-6 (13 elevated metro stations), India - Stations design, development & delivery, client co-ordination and stakeholder interface - Bangalore Metro Line 2A & 2B (18 elevated metro stations), India - Stations design & development, client co-ordination

Education

• School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

  Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

  2008 — 2013

• Politecnico di Milano

  Master’s Degree, Urban Planning & Policy Design

  2016 — 2019

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  CBSE

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Architectural Interiors
• Sketching
• Cad
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Autocad
• Presentation Drawings
• Drawing
• Landscaping
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Architectural Design
• Autocad Architecture
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Architecture
• Architectural Drawings
• Microsoft Word
• Interior Design
• Adobe Photoshop