Shailesh Kalyan

Founder, CEO & President @Studio 78, Llc

Atlanta, GA, US

I show the following: • good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture; • a strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions; • sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail; • a keen interest in buildings and the built environment - an insight into Building Information Modeling (BIM) will also be a significant advantage; • excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with others: • good organizational and negotiation skills; • strong teamwork and leadership skills; • an understanding of the relationship between people, buildings, and the wider environment; • commercial awareness and business acumen; • reasonable mathematical skills; • project management skills; • excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design. I am responsible for the following: • discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements, and budget of a project; • consult with other professionals about design; • assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of the project. • prepare and present reports and design proposals to the client; • use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software; • keep within financial budgets and deadlines; • produce detailed workings, drawings, and specifications; • specify the nature and quality of materials required; • negotiate with contractors and other professionals; • prepare applications for planning and building control departments; • draw up tender documents for contracts; • control a project from start to finish; • resolve problems and issues that arise during construction; • ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture