EDUCATION

 

Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design

Columbia University 2011- New York, NY.

 

 

Master of Arts in Architecture

Florida International University 2009 - Miami, FL.

 

 

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Florida International University 2007- Miami, FL.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Lead 3D Designer                                                                                                                                                                                               March 2024 - Present
Dreamworld Design · Self-employed

* Develop innovative and creative products to help a local Elementary school theater program including designing, engineering, and fabricating set and stage items such as displays, special theater stand-alone doors, and furniture.
* Create various concepts of Architecture and product designs through various sketches/arts, animations, 3D renderings, and 3D Printings.
* Develop and execute product design projects for clients and local community, including various products such as household items, lamps, mechanical parts, small robots, RC cars, and children learning toys.
* Produce various product typologies and testing with 3D printing.
* Teach kids design, 3D modeling, and 3D printing. Hold monthly project based meets. 

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3D Facade Lead                                                                                                                                                                                     February 2025 - October 2025

Island Exterior Facades, New York, NY (Remote)

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* Manage a team to create 3D curtain wall units using Autodesk Inventor.
* Manage and create building check files to ensure the accuracy of units modeling and foresee structural issues.
* Participate in various multidisciplinary coordination sessions.
* Generate material takeoffs (MTO) and Bill of Materials (BOM).
* Mentor and guide new hire.
* Heavily support 3D Design Manager.
* Support Factory.
* Take part of peer review design session.
* Drafting in a variety of CAD environments (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Inventor, Rhino).

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Sr. 3D Building Wireframe Leader                                                                                                                                                  February 2012 - March 2024
Permasteelisa North America Inc., Miami, FL (Hybrid)

 

* In charge of the production and accuracy of all 3D building envelopes in the Miami branch of Permasteelisa Group.
* Assist a team of Building Information Designers and Junior Designers to find design solutions and simplify complex building envelopes in order to minimize cost and time for façade system production. Develop 3D models of complex façade structures and areas.
* Responsible for training and developing junior staffs in building geometry related field.
* Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, and PhotoWorks to generate intricate, 3D facades for creating prototypes and developing realistic images for estimating and awarded projects.
* Lead the 3D print team in producing façade prototypes for various designs and solutions.

 

3D Production Manager                                                                                                                                                                           June 2011 - January 2012
RC Homeshowcase, Miami, FL                                                                                                                                                                January 2009 - May 2010

                                              

* Managed and coordinated the production of commercial and residential windows and door systems including shop drawings, fabrication, and scheduling.
* Generated complex 3D studies of numerous custom window/door system and coordinated the production with fabrication plants to construct prototypes for the actual projects.

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Junior Designer and Property Manager                                                                                                                                                     June 2008 - May 2011

Seddhachan Apartments, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

* Designed interior layouts for a 7-story, 21-unit luxury apartment building. 
* Oversaw interior design and construction criteria including floor plans, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, materials selection, and landscaping.
* Managed advertisement, marketing, website development, and resident relations.

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Architecture Intern                                                                                                                                                                                           November 2007 - October 2008

Miami, Florida

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* Prepared and produced 3D models, construction documents, landscape drawings as well as interior design documents for projects and client approval. Created rough and detailed plans for foundations, buildings, and structures in accordance with design specifications.

 

 

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

 

- 3D modeling and rendering software: Solidworks, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Revit, and PhotoWorks.
- 3D Print: Bambu Studio, Ultimaker Cura.
- Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- Miscellaneous software: Unreal Development Kit, ZBrush, and Microsoft Office.

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

 

* Leadership Service Merit Medal - Alpha Rho Chi Miami, 2009

* Academic Excellence Award - Florida International University, Department of Architecture, 2009

* Design Excellence Award - Florida International University, Department of Architecture, 2009

* Student of The Year Award - The Miami Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, 2008

 

STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS

 

I am a fast learner and a problem solver. I am dedicated and passionate about BIM, 3D computer modeling, rendering, and 3D printing. I also enjoy doing cinematic production and editing, I have done various façade animations for studies and marketing at Permasteelisa. My current activities include fulfilling my desire for more advance knowledge in BIM and parametric modeling with Rhinoceros.

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I am an avid runner since 2014.
Health is very important to me and I enjoy running/walking with my family and colleagues.