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Sameer Hajirnis

Sameer Hajirnis

Urban Designer- Architect
Pune

Summary

Architect- Urban Designer with over 10 years of experience in Urban planning and architectural design projects. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, innovative design solutions and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Urban Designer

Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted design team in preparation of Feasibility Reports, Detailed Project Reports and Site Progress reports for over 5 different projects under Urban95 Pune program part of Pune Municipal Corporation initiative.
  • Presented at conferences or workshops as an Urban Designer to explain ITC Friendly Design Objectives at Pune.
  • Developed Master plans for various scale of projects ranging from Tot-lot, Sensory Parks and Recreational Spaces.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for successful project execution and completion of Semi-permanent and Permanent Interventions.
  • Mentored junior staff members / interns on various aspects of urban design solutions, fostering professional growth within team.
  • Coordinated various events for young children that hosted more than 20,000 children to provide maps, presentations and site preparation for two Annual Kids Festivals in Pune city.
  • Conducted interviews, surveys and documentation for audits and client visits.

Architect- GIS Analyst

Graphical Surveys
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordination with MRSAC Nagpur team and JNPA PP&D Department for GIS layers; creation of layer trees; non- spatial data base and validation of layers. Preparation of reports, presentations and letters for JNPA under the ambit of Port Planning and Development Department.
  • Preparation of Existing Land use plan and Proposed Land use plan.
  • Field visits for verification of Natural Features and GIS sub layers such as Cadastral parcels and attributes.
  • Preparation of plans in CAD and shapefiles in Arc GIS software for Web GIS portal project.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.

Deputy Planner & GIS Expert

Team One Architects(I) Pvt.Ltd
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Study of JNPT SEZ Master plan and detailed report prepared by L&T.
  • Existing Land use map study and evaluation for Proposed Zone Plan JNPT SEZ as notified under MRTP Act.
  • JNPT Area Base map preparation and updation in CAD & ArcGIS along with field surveys.
  • Development of Nodal and Sectoral Plans for JNPT.

Urban Planner and Designer

Planitech Consultants
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Gadchandur and Gondpipri City Development Plan Project: Background study, Survey and existing site analysis and Kick off presentation for ULB.
  • GIS Infrastructure Mapping.
  • Existing Survey Analysis Report Preparation and Presentation to ULB for any suggestions and recommendations.
  • Draft Vision Plan preparation and evaluation of zoning regulations as per community needs and goals.

Urban Designer

Vishwas Kulkarni Architects
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Siddeshwar Lakefront Project under Solapur Smart city Development) Background study, site visits and existing site analysis and presentation for clients.
  • Coordination with junior architects, surveyor, contractor for site execution.
  • Preparation of working drawings and GFCs for projects such as Indira Gandhi Stadium Renovation:- Conceptual plans and design development.

Urban Designer (Project Coordinator)

Green Space Alliance (GSA)
03.2018 - 01.2019

Amaravati Urban Design & Architectural Guidelines

  • Preliminary Analysis Report focusing on existing site conditions and density analysis of proposed master plan.
  • Preparation of Draft guidelines for streetscape, built form, City level strategies.
  • Final UDAG guidelines – Preparation of built form & Streetscape guidelines along with checklist.
  • Demonstration drawings for Streetscape toolkit that include plans and Street cross-sections based on Road Hierarchy.

Urban Designer-Architect

Amaravati Development Corporation (SPV Under GoAP)
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Preparation of Draft Report on Evaluation of Amaravati Capital Complex Design Competition for Indian Architects in June 2016 under Planning Advisor.
  • Overall master plan GIS analysis – Survey No’s, road network, coordinates for site demarcation. Case studies for capital cities on Urban Design, Architectural elements for Amaravati Capital Complex. Presentations on Greening Projects for Hon’ble CM meetings Report on Krishna Riverfront – Data collection and schematic drawings, Illustrations.
  • Concept Report on Greening projects in Amaravati – Key notes and Illustrations. Draft Streetscape guidelines for LPS scheme in Amaravati including case studies. Amaravati Central Park (Regional Park); Conceptual design for Peripheral jogging track and Avenue Plantation.
  • Implemented placemaking strategies that strengthen local identity while attracting investment and economic growth opportunities.
  • Conducted thorough site analysis to identify opportunities and constraints in the proposed city.


Junior Architect

Architects United
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Preparation of sanction drawings for residential projects.
  • Industrial warehouse working drawings.
  • Interiors- 3D conceptual views for BAIF staff housing at Urulikanchan.

Education

Masters in Urban Design -

Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture
Juhu, Mumbai
06.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelors of Architecture -

SVCA
Hyderabad, India
08.2006 - 05.2011

CBSE Xth Board, New Delhi

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School (BHEL)
Hyderabad, India
06.2002 - 03.2003

Skills

Urban planning and design

Architectural rendering

Land Use Planning

Freehand sketching

Software

Arc GIS Pro

Auto CAD 2D-3D Map

Google sketchup 3d

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Office

ArcGIS Pro Certified

Advanced Arc GIS certification course completed in June 2021

Timeline

Urban Designer

Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Architect- GIS Analyst

Graphical Surveys
12.2021 - 12.2022

Deputy Planner & GIS Expert

Team One Architects(I) Pvt.Ltd
08.2020 - 02.2021

Urban Planner and Designer

Planitech Consultants
09.2019 - 07.2020

Urban Designer

Vishwas Kulkarni Architects
04.2019 - 08.2019

Urban Designer (Project Coordinator)

Green Space Alliance (GSA)
03.2018 - 01.2019

Urban Designer-Architect

Amaravati Development Corporation (SPV Under GoAP)
03.2016 - 02.2018

Masters in Urban Design -

Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture
06.2013 - 10.2015

Junior Architect

Architects United
09.2011 - 11.2012

Bachelors of Architecture -

SVCA
08.2006 - 05.2011

CBSE Xth Board, New Delhi

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School (BHEL)
06.2002 - 03.2003
Sameer HajirnisUrban Designer- Architect