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Feo Fernandes

Surrey,BC

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder and Principal Architect

Shamla Fernandes Architects (SFA)
01.2000 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.sfarchitects-ke.com
  • Collaborated to establish and grow a successful architectural firm, specializing in delivering high-quality design solutions to diverse clients.
  • Lead architectural design and construction documentation for a number of major projects including hotels, office buildings, residential estates & private residences, schools, shopping centres and churches.
  • Oversaw project activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Manage client relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring satisfaction throughout project lifecycles.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration on project deliverables.
  • Expanded and updated skills in the latest CAD technology and 3D Visualization so as to be more efficient and keep up with the latest trends.
  • Www.sfarchitects-ke.com

Senior Architectural Technician

Beglin Woods Architects
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: www.sfarchitects-ke.com
  • Collaborated closely with seasoned architects on a diverse range of projects encompassing hotels, office buildings, residential housing schemes, motor vehicle showrooms, and workshops.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop design concepts and translate them into executable plans, optimizing functionality and efficiency.
  • Implemented and conducted staff training sessions to transition from manual drafting techniques to AutoCAD drafting software, subsequently transitioning to ArchiCAD.
  • Www.sfarchitects-ke.com

Architectural Technician

Mangat I B Patel & Partners
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Led architectural aspects within a major civil engineering firm, expanding expertise in architectural design and implementation.
  • Spearheaded the computerization of practice operations, enhancing efficiency and modernizing workflow.

Architectural Technician

Zevet Kenya Architects & Engineers
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Pioneered the adoption of computer-aided design and drafting (Autocad), acquiring training and expertise in emerging technology.
  • Further advanced skills through specialized Autocad software training in the UK, staying ahead of industry trends.

Architectural Technician

Landplan Group Kenya
01.1983 - 01.1988
  • Contributed to major projects for the US Diplomatic Service, including US Embassies in the East African Region and Safari Park Hotel among out projects.
  • Developed expertise in architectural design and implementation for high-profile clients and projects.

Architectural Technician Apprentice

R.C. Macklin Chartered Architect
01.1980 - 01.1982
  • Assisted in construction documentation for residential and commercial architectural projects, honing skills in project execution and management.

Apprentice

Dee Kay Consultants-Architects
01.1978 - 01.1979
  • Received comprehensive training in architectural drafting, laying the foundation for a successful career in architecture and design.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Apprenticeship; CADD Training

Aga Khan High School
Nairobi, Kenya.

Skills

  • Residential and Commercial Architectural Design and drafting - Several completed Hotels, Office buildings, Residential development and other projects
  • Architectural Project Management and supervision - Project managed and supervised construction of the abovementioned projects
  • Advanced CAD software proficiency (ArchiCAD) Several years of CADD knowledge keeping up with software advances
  • Twinmotion 2D & 3D visualization software - Participated in Beta testing of the software and gained valuable knowledge and skills
  • Building Information Model (BIM) management - Attended virtual ArchiCAD BIM management training course uncompleted
  • Microsoft Office - word, excel, publisher
  • Microsoft Project - project management software
  • Adobe Premier Pro - video presentation software

Timeline

Co-Founder and Principal Architect

Shamla Fernandes Architects (SFA)
01.2000 - Current

Senior Architectural Technician

Beglin Woods Architects
01.1992 - 01.1998

Architectural Technician

Mangat I B Patel & Partners
01.1990 - 01.1991

Architectural Technician

Zevet Kenya Architects & Engineers
01.1988 - 01.1990

Architectural Technician

Landplan Group Kenya
01.1983 - 01.1988

Architectural Technician Apprentice

R.C. Macklin Chartered Architect
01.1980 - 01.1982

Apprentice

Dee Kay Consultants-Architects
01.1978 - 01.1979

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Apprenticeship; CADD Training

Aga Khan High School
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