Venkateshwara Prasath Ravichandran
London,United Kingdom
Summary
I’m a BIM and Design Technologist with over 6 years of experience, having worked with renowned firms such as Foster + Partners, Gensler, and Atkins. With a strong foundation in architecture from Anna University and advanced expertise in BIM and Digital Transformation from the University of Liverpool, I specialize in harnessing technology and data to drive innovation, collaboration, and efficiency in the AEC industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
BIM Coordinator
Foster + Partners
Greater London, United Kingdom
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Developing and implementing project-specific BIM federation strategies
- Creating and maintaining the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), ensuring alignment with project objectives and compliance with industry standards
- Setting Up and Managing TIDP, MIDP, and Other BIM Documents
- Setting up and managing the Common Data Environment (CDE), implementing security protocols and information exchange workflows
- Coordinating BIM workflows and standards with consultants and local architects to ensure alignment across all project stakeholders
- Conducting regular BIM model audits and rigorous QA/QC checks to maintain model integrity and project standards
- Providing ongoing support to architects and project teams, delivering BIM upskilling sessions, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing project workflows
- Automating repetitive BIM processes using Dynamo and Python/C#, enhancing model accuracy and saving project time
- Building BIM data dashboards using HTML and Python for project insights
BIM Specialist
Ward and Burke
London Area, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated expertise in comprehending project specifications and client expectations according to Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution Plans (BEP)
- Proficiently establish project templates and files on SharePoint, BIM 360, and ProjectWise, adhering meticulously to BIM Standards and Protocols
- Adept at creating accurate BIM models and draft drawings using Revit and Civil 3D, making substantial contributions to significant projects within the water and infrastructure sectors
- Utilize QGIS to extract map data for applications in water and infrastructure, ensuring seamless interoperability between Civil 3D, Revit, and QGIS
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all BIM-related inquiries, providing support for project BIM requirements and facilitating effective communication
- Develop civil, mechanical, and plumbing models, integrating them into federated models for comprehensive project representation
- Manage reviews with Bluebeam and oversee the integration and management of information in ProjectWise/BIM 360 for streamlined project workflows
Mentor
Novatr
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Industry guide on BIM and Computational Course
- Led group of up to 25 individuals to oversee BIM and Technical activities
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues
- Advised, criticized, and encouraged students to develop abilities
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work
Technical Assistant
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Setting and managing 3D Printer
- Optimizing digital models in Ultimaker Cura and 3D Sprint
- Executing prints on 3D Printer
- Troubleshooting
Technical Designer [Digital Technology Champion]
Gensler
Bengaluru, India
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed dynamo scripts for automation [supporting implementation of BIM Standards [ISO 19650]]
- Plugin creation through PyRevit
- Design and Development of BIM models in Revit
- Single point of contact for all BIM and software related support to the team
- Developing detailed Good for Construction drawings in Revit
- In Charge of BIM Management of the project - Packaging/publishing/sharing and consumption of models in BIM 360 with in coordination of other stakeholders
- Developed parameters for audits in BIM Model to ensure best practices of BIM has been followed
- In addition, served as Digital Technology Champion for Bangalore, India Studio
Architect
Atkins
Bengaluru, India
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Concept / design development of rockwork and site props through Blender 3D
- Handled interoperability between Blender and Revit to ensure BIM Standards
- Developed dynamo scripts for team to automate repeated tasks
- Design and Development of BIM models in Revit in align with ISO 19650
- Developing detailed Good for Construction drawings in Revit
- Part of BIM Management of the project - Packaging/publishing/sharing and consumption of models in BIM 360
- Running audits in BIM Model to ensure best practices of BIM [ISO 19650] has been followed
Architect | BIM Architect
2gethr
Bengaluru Area, India
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Created design briefs based on client relations, accurately determining scope of work, budget limitations and technical requirements to guarantee project success
- Design and development of BIM Models in Revit
- Creation of BOQ in Revit
- Running clash detection in Navisworks to ensure safe and easiness in construction phase
- Creation of Revit project templates and setting up of project collaboration
- Revit content creation
- Modelling complex geometries in Grasshopper and Dynamo
- Assisting team members on Revit and other software related queries
- Mentored less experienced architects and trained new architectural team members
- Been in a team of cross-functional design, project management and construction staff to consistently meet and exceed project KPI targets
- Conducted multiple site visits to coordinate and oversee the project
Education
Master's degree - Building Information Modelling and Digital Transformation
University of Liverpool
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch - Architecture
Anna University
01.2013 - 01.2018
Hybrid Programme - Computational Design
rat[LAB] - Research in Architecture & Technology
10.2019 - 10.2020
Skills
- Autodesk Revit - Expert
- Grasshopper - Intermediate
- Dynamo - Beginner
- Python - Expert
- Java - Beginner
- Html - Beginner
- C# - Beginner
- Blender - Intermediate
- Rhino - Intermediate
- Arduino IDE - Intermediate
- Processing - Intermediate
- Navisworks (M) - Intermediate
- Power BI - Intermediate
- Bluebeam Revu - Expert
- Plugin Development
- Pyrevit - Intermediate
Certification
- Information Management Practitioner: Operam Academy
- Registered Architect: Council of Architecture - India
- Certified Professional Revit Architecture : Autodesk
- Data Science Specialization: IBM
Timeline
BIM Coordinator
Foster + Partners
02.2024 - 01.2025
BIM Specialist
Ward and Burke
09.2023 - 02.2024
Mentor
Novatr
09.2022 - 02.2024
Technical Assistant
University of Liverpool
09.2022 - 12.2022
Master's degree - Building Information Modelling and Digital Transformation
University of Liverpool
09.2022 - 09.2023
Technical Designer [Digital Technology Champion]
Gensler
10.2021 - 07.2022
Architect
Atkins
04.2021 - 09.2021
Hybrid Programme - Computational Design
rat[LAB] - Research in Architecture & Technology
10.2019 - 10.2020
Architect | BIM Architect
2gethr
08.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch - Architecture
Anna University
01.2013 - 01.2018
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