ARUNDHATI SETT

1543 Fairway Green Circle • San Jose, California 95131

215-500-2800 • settaru@gmail.com

ARCHITECTURAL JOB CAPTAIN | ACad-REVIT SPECIALIST

Creative design professional, M.Arch and LEED AP with history of maximizing quality and functionality for
complex projects in transportation, institutional, commercial, and residential, industries.
• Visualize built environment in an urban setting and proficiently communicate through 3D simulations.
• Coordinate all phases of project progress, with specific focus on construction document development,
consultant drawing coordination. Conduct building code analysis and resolve ADA compliance issues.
• Perform sustainable strategy analysis and design - Building footprint and orientation on site, water
conservation techniques, material restoration and reuse. Conduct LEED/ CHPS credit research.
• Experienced presenter to diverse audiences - clients, peers and principals, uniting all towards common
project goals and vision.
• Active in architecture associations and public architecture forums.

Core Competencies: Master Planning • Urban Design • TOD Research • Project Management • Construction
Document Development • Interior Modernization • Site & Code Analysis • Building Surveys • RFP & ROI
• LEED/CHPS Credit Research • Grant Applications • Team Training on Technical Skills

Technical Skills: REVIT / ArchiCAD (BIM) • ACad • Illustrator • 3D Studio Max • Photoshop SketchUp • Manual
Drafting • Perspective Drawings • Newforma • MS Office • MAC Operating Systems

CARRASCO & ASSOCIATES, Palo Alto, California • June 2009 – Present

Freelance Designer
Develop digital drawings for high-speed rail corridor in Palo Alto, an AIACC Honor Award Project 2009. Perform
3D simulations on Sketchup/ REVIT. Lead grant research and application with City of Palo Alto.

Key Projects and Responsibilities:

• Developed REVIT base for master-plan vision; 3.5 million sq ft of high density mixed-use real-estate.
• Created research database for transit-oriented development (TOD) projects. Provided photographic
documentation of major TransBay project site in San Francisco.
• Identified a potential state-funding opportunity; currently leading preparation of grant application.
PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE, San Francisco, California • Dec 2009 – Present
Program Assistant (Part-Time Position)
Selected from multiple applicants for unique research and design skills. Tasked with research and structuring of
the “1% Program;” encouraging architecture firms in USA to contribute time for non-profit organizations in need
of design assistance.

BFGC ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, INC., San Jose, California • March 2007 – April 2009
Job Captain & Design Seminar Administrator
Developed master plans and RFP applications for campus projects. Managed design and construction
document (CD) development for over 15 multi-building projects, ranging from 3,000 to 25,000 sq ft. Conducted
LEED / CHPS credit research and building code analysis. Integrated consultant and design review comments
into CDs. Provided regular updates to project teams. Familiar with DSA guidelines.

Key Projects and Responsibilities:

• Recognized by company Chairman for outstanding communication skills, leading to an assignment as
Design Seminar Administrator. Organized design exhibitions, and moderated design discussions.
• Produced master plans for Cabrillo College; involved in space planning, program assessment, user
comments documentation, and team training for MS Office PowerPoint presentations.
• Selected to develop one of most complex projects on REVIT, Contra Costa music building modernization;
later trained as Project Manager for the initiative.
• Job Captain for Braly Elementary School, SCUSD, and Gavilan Community College; Introduced egress
plans for 2007 submission to minimize DSA revisions. Conducted LEED credit research.
• Functional space planning, CSI material research, and presentation boards for numerous building interiors.

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

BLT ARCHITECTS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • (PSU Studio Project) 2005

Freelance Designer
• Collaborated on the schematic design for a 835,000 sq ft., multi million dollar residential mixed-use project.
• Conducted building code review, site analysis and building massing model study.
• Demonstrated 6% increase in ROI by maximizing on-site open space.
FEINBERG & ASSOCIATES, Voorhees, New Jersey • Sept 2003 – Aug 2004
Junior Designer & CAD Specialist
• Developed CDs on CAD for 50-person design-build firm, specializing in single-family houses, town homes,
and mixed-use development.
• Conducted code analysis and consultant drawing review for mixed-use and residential projects.
HAMILTON & COMPANY, Berkeley, California • June 2002 – July 2003
Junior Designer & ArchiCAD Specialist
• Initiated development of ArchiCAD library for company.
• Prepared CDs for mid-rise condo plus retail building in San Francisco and 3,000 sq ft single- family
residence in Berkeley.
• Tapped repeatedly by principal architect for design input, and aided design sketches for use in upcoming
client meetings.
• Trained incoming designer on Graphisoft ArchiCAD.

NOTE: Educational leave taken from 2004 – 2006 to obtain Master of Architecture degree.

CK & ASSOCIATES, India • Dec 1999 – Dec 2001

Associate & Project Architect
• Cultivated relationships with new and existing clients, partnering on architectural and interior projects in
residential, hospitality, and corporate industries ranging from 2,000 sq ft to 120,000 sq ft.
• Coordinated and led design team, and served as company consultant.
• Defined project specifications, developed reports, delivered client presentations, and administered
construction management.

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture (2006)

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Master’s Thesis: Proposed an urban design strategy to interface between existing population and new wave of
art connoisseurs through public art intervention, along Avenue of The Arts in Philadelphia

Bachelor of Architecture
Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
2nd place UG thesis out of 60 candidates – 27-acre Mass Transit Terminal Project, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATION

ARE and CSI/CDT Certification candidate • Member of Committee on the Environment (COTE), AIASCV

HONORS
Urban Design Team Member for CA High-Speed Rail Project in Palo Alto, CA. AIACC Honor Award 2009
Published “Sustainability for Existing Buildings,” AIASCV Chapter Journal, Nov. 2009 Tracings
BFGC firm-wide accolades for organizing design exhibitions and discussions, 2008
Published “Conceptual Streetscape Design for Planting,” for CDC AIA Philadelphia, 2004
Best Student Ambassador, Rotary Club of Chennai for SAS, by the Pittsburgh University, USA, 2000

***Electronic portfolio can be viewed at http://picasaweb.google.com/settaru***

References and detailed portfolio available upon request.
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