Abdurrahman Baru
Graduate Research Assistant
Atlanta,GA
Summary
- Innovative, solutions-oriented professional with a master's degree in Advanced Architectural Design adept at leveraging a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to design to support the delivery of sustainable and cost-effective development initiatives in architectural design and engineering
- Offers a unique global perspective on best practices for integrating eco-friendly design elements into projects based on the surrounding cultural, environmental, and societal requirements
- Technically minded with demonstrated experience utilizing digital software, products, and tools to enhance the quality of design, drafting, and engineering deliverables
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2024 - Current
- Lead Vertical Integrated Program to guide students on research
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Trivalent Engineering and Construction
San Francisco, California
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Planing and implementing business operations in the communities
- Provide operational conditional reports to the board
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate contracts, secure materials at competitive prices, and maintain strict adherence to schedules for seamless execution of projects.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Thames and Hudson Architects
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervise conceptual development and visualizations to match client demands
- Supervise the construction of projects to ensure compliance with construction documents and resolve undesigned issues to ensure high quality product delivery
- Regularly attends on-site meetings with clients, vendors, and suppliers to monitor project performance and offer advisory services
- Ensured compliance and adherence to building and construction code, project requirements, and timeline expectations
- Supervise labour onsite to ensure proper financial accountability and safety measures
PROPERTY MANAGER, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervise maintenance of properties to ensure high-quality repairs and financial accountability of contractors
- Recommend the purchase of new properties to diversify and update the portfolio of the corporation
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
JUNIOR DESIGNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BrownField Capital Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported the development and optimization of functional architectural initiatives, experimenting with innovative approaches to design and computation to optimize performance and quality output
- Engaged data scripting through visualizations and image translation to engineer systems from scratch
- Analyzed project location climate data to design building frameworks that maximized the comfort of inhabitants and capitalized on the surrounding environmental capabilities
JUNIOR DESIGNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, developers, and project managers in the development of cost-effective, actionable design solutions to client architectural challenges
- Facilitated continuity and consistency in client relationship management and communications, carefully documenting meeting notes, project status, and client issues to address and provide timely resolution
- Ensured compliance and adherence to building and construction code, project requirements, and timeline expectations
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Sahara Group
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed trusted relationships with clients, establishing a foundation built on confidence, collaboration, and growth objectives for an international energy and infrastructure enterprise managing a $300M real estate portfolio
- Introduced design solutions and improvements for a $40M Kado middle income property development initiative, employing a sustainable, cost-effective approach to construction to optimize value, quality, and service delivery
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
Education
Ph.D. - Building Construction
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, United StatesMaster of Science - Design, Advanced Architectural Design (AAD)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania12-2019
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE05-2017
Short Course - Entrepreneurial Management And Leadership
European School of Economics
London, UK04-2023
Skills
- Architectural Design
- Interior Design
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Material Modeling
- Digital Design
- Global Perspective
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe Creative Suite
Papers
- Predicting and Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality in Educational Environments: Latest Trends in AI and Machine Learning Applications, examining optimal AI methodologies to enhance IEQ.
- Framework for Building Energy Management: Seasonal Benchmarks for Optimizing Thermal Comfort.
- Exploring the Use of Quadruped Robots in Construction Environments: The Case of Small Item Transportation.
- Integrating Emerging Technologies in Construction Graduate Education: An Experiential Learning Experience through a Collaborative Digital Twin Project.
- Navigating the Hybrid Work Landscape: Unveiling Perspectives of the Aging Workforce through Persona and Thematic Analysis.
Certification
Wharton Business Foundations Capstone, 2022
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2024 - Current
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Trivalent Engineering and Construction
03.2022 - 07.2023
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Thames and Hudson Architects
07.2021 - 07.2022
PROPERTY MANAGER, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
05.2021 - 05.2022
JUNIOR DESIGNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BrownField Capital Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
JUNIOR DESIGNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
05.2019 - 08.2019
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Sahara Group
06.2017 - 07.2018
Ph.D. - Building Construction
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Design, Advanced Architectural Design (AAD)
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
American University of Sharjah
Short Course - Entrepreneurial Management And Leadership
European School of Economics
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