Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Shrisiva Pushpa Shanmugasundaram

Austin
Shrisiva Pushpa Shanmugasundaram

Summary

Experienced in computational design and adaptive reuse, my professional journey has provided hands-on experience in collaborative environments within architectural firms in India and the USA. Possess expertise in developing modular architecture solutions, leveraging scanning and chunk modeling tools, and seamlessly integrating technology into the field of architecture.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

Michael HSU Office of Architecture

Intern
06.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Contributed to mixed-use and master planning projects in South Congress, Austin, and Houston during the design and research phases.
  • Conducted site and code analysis, performing zoning research, assessing existing constraints, and completing preliminary code studies.
  • Collaborated with the team to provide actionable insights for informed project development.

2 Plus

Project Architect
03.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Led the design development and implementation of architectural designs, managing construction documents and coordinating project operations
  • Served as the digital media manager and contributed to a Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Runners-up proposal for a comprehensive infrastructure and landscape design
  • Contributed to mixed-use and master planning projects in South Congress, Austin, and Houston during the design and research phases
  • Conducted site and code analysis, performing zoning research, assessing existing constraints, and completing preliminary code studies
  • Collaborated with the team to provide actionable insights for informed project development

Studio Illios

Architect
09.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: formerly Burt Hill - Stantec
  • Developed sustainable architectural concepts with an emphasis on ergonomic facades and environmental impact
  • Collaborated with Studio Minutiae, processing 2D images, developing 3D models, and creating illustrated architectural drawings
  • Worked collaboratively with project designers, coordinating with construction professionals, and drawings
  • Formerly Burt Hill - Stantec

INI Design Studio (formerly Burt Hill – Stantec)

Intern
01.2010 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Documented and produced working drawings and models for the Kedarnath Town Redevelopment Project under the Government of India
  • Prepared designs and conceptual presentations, facilitating government approvals
  • Additionally, generated construction drawings for seamless project implementation

Education

SOA, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ AUSTIN

Masters from Advanced Architectural Design
05.2025

University Overview

  • Conducted LORA model training for architectural case studies and 3D conversions using Rhino and Stable Diffusion.
  • Performed mesh optimization and utilized ZBrush for 3D printing and kitbashing, refining AI-generated tectonic features.
  • Collaborated with the Gulf Coast DesignLab to develop environmental design solutions.
  • Researched generative AI in architectural computation, focusing on its applications in design and exploring its ethical implications.

SPA, UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE @ INDIA

Bachelors from Architecture
09.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • 3D-Rhino
  • Enscape
  • Lumion
  • Keyshot
  • MLMS
  • Pix4D
  • 3D Scan/Printing
  • 2D-Autocad
  • Adobe Suite
  • ArcGIS
  • Therm
  • Revit
  • ZBrush
  • Stable Diffusion
  • Kohia SS

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Runners up, 06/01/19
  • The Excellent Intern Award, INI Design Studio, 01/01/20
  • Shadow Pavilion - People's choice award - QAC, 08/01/20
  • Licensure Architect, Council of India, 01/01/21
  • Design Excellence Award - UT SoA, Austin, 08/01/24

Certification

Stackable Certificates

  • Architecture: Building Technology, Digital Technology,
  • Sustainable Design: Technology And Environment

Timeline

Intern
Michael HSU Office of Architecture
06.2024 - 08.2024
Project Architect
2 Plus
03.2021 - 06.2022
Architect
Studio Illios
09.2020 - 02.2021
Intern
INI Design Studio (formerly Burt Hill – Stantec)
01.2010 - 02.2012
SPA, UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE @ INDIA
Bachelors from Architecture
SOA, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ AUSTIN
Masters from Advanced Architectural Design
Shrisiva Pushpa Shanmugasundaram