Madonna Nisha Miranda

 

Education

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Tufts University

Master of Science in Engineering Management - Ongoing

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science in Design: Environmental Building Design | Class of 2020

Anna University

Bachelor of Architecture | 2014-2019


Certifications


Experience

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Triune Technofab Private Limited

Business Development Manager | July 2021 - Present

Project Manager | Dec 2020 - July 2021

  • Defining best practices for project management standard work to achieve critical performance metrics.

  • Participate in strategic planning sessions to set the direction for future technology & reliability standards.

  • Serve as the point of contact and knowledge resource for internal departments and other team members relating to the planning, design and progress of the project and industry.

  • Co-ordinate field operations including project scheduling, contract documents and scope of work

Robert Cohen Architect LLC, USA

Building Science Consultant | July 2020 - Present

  • Generated computational scripts to simulate and design a building product using EnergyPlus, Radiance, and OpenStudio in Grasshopper.

  • Developing models that could reduce solar radiation at a window using the PTDH concept.

  • Devised a cost analysis for the product based on energy savings and calculation of ROI.

  • Evaluated and selected sustainable materials to conserve energy up to 50%.

  • Achieved comparative energy analysis using LadyBug, Honeybee, Colibri and Design Explorer.

  • Developed the final presentation of the simulation model and a shadow simulation video.

  • Collaboration with team members from different continents.

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Triune Technofab Private Limited

Logo and Graphic Design | Summer 2020

  • Designed the company logo independently for private Industrial Company after a prolonged discussion with the Directors.

  • Introduction: The logo is an anchor element to the brand identity and will appear in a variety of applications. It is designed to be simple, yet communicative of our vision and values, whilst still being striking and memorable.

  • Logo Rationale: The central Cross also represents the letter “T” which is the first letter of the company name - “TRIUNE”. The unique design of the cross is derived from our complex Rollforming process. The four lobes on the sides of the cross represent our core ethos – Equity, Technology, Quality & Sustainability. The outer oval band denotes that we work in unison as a team to achieve our collective sustainable goals.

  • Corporate Colors: The corporate logo is composed of Blue, Red and Green colors Blue: The dark Blue color symbolizes hard work, dedication and sincerity Red: The vibrant Red color represents advanced Technology and superior Quality Green: The Green color that envelopes the logo symbolizes the company’s holistic philosophy of corporate, social and environmental sustainability

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Oscar and Ponni Architects, Chennai, India

Architectural Intern | 2017 - 2018

  • Leadership position of a team of 20 trainees on multiple projects.

  • Inspected and designed projects to achieve green building certifications such as LEED and IGBC.

  • Developed systems, walls, floors, roofs, stairs, renders, and section details on Revit and AutoCAD.

  • Produced Cost-Benefit Analysis for materials using Microsoft Excel.

  • Established client relationships after prolonged discussions to determine needs and requirements.

  • Complete design projects from concept development through to completion.

  • Negotiated with vendors to select indoor architectural materials such as tiles, glazing, bathroom equipment.

  • Worked on a wide range of projects like educational institutions, a nunnery, residences, multi-use facilities, commercial spaces, to name a few.

  • Worked on multiple government proposals, such as the memorial of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha and a marine port in Kochi, India.

  • Part of a team of architects that won a national competition for an industrial park in Tamil Nadu.

Penn Women in Design | PR + Marketing Committee Member | Fall 2019 - Currently

Illustrator at The Daily Pennsylvanian | Fall 2019 - Currently

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Organizer of the “Manapad Classic Event” (National Water Sports Competition) | 2015, 2016

  • Facilitated in the fundraising and social media aspect of the water sport event in both the editions of this unique event.

  • Organized to help an impoverished community in a village called ‘Manapad’.

  • The three-day event brought in more than 300,000 people and garnered attention on the national stage.

  • Events such as Kayaking, surfing, stand-up paddle, kite surfing, and sailing conducted across all age groups and genders.

  • Organized with help from the Indian Coast Guard, local law enforcement, and officials to conduct the event.

  • Encouraged low-income fishermen to learn skills like surfing and kayaking to seek alternate methods of employment and attract tourists year-round.

  • Showcased quaint village as an excellent tourist, sporting, and heritage destination.


Publication

Accreditation Programme for Building Departments

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Indian Institute of Architects Journal | February 2019

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Council of Architecture - Time, Space & People | November 2018


Achievements

  • Selected to Participate in Digital Futures Workshop, Learning from Gaudi | International |2020

  • Merit Scholarship to MSD-EBD program, University of Pennsylvania | 2019-2020

  • Shortlisted for Thesis Award | Top 20 | College Level | Independent 2019

  • Won Industrial Park, Freudenberg, SIPCOT India | National | Internship 2018

  • Shortlisted for former Chief Minister Memorial, India | National | Internship 2018

  • Shortlisted for Unknown Crafts Person Trophy | Top 10 | National | Independent 2017


Skills

Organizational and Presentation

  • MS Suite

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Premier Pro

2D

  • AutoCAD

  • Revit

3D

  • Revit

  • Rhino

  • Grasshopper

  • 3Ds Max

  • SketchUp

Performance Design

  • Ladybug

  • Honeybee - (EnerygPlus, OpenStudio, Radiance)

  • DIVA

  • Climate Consultant

  • Design Explorer

  • QGIS

  • Eddy 3D

  • Athena Impact Estimator for Buildings

  • Tally

Rendering

  • V-Ray

  • Lumion

  • Keyshot

  • Enscape

Coding

  • Python

  • C++


Languages

English

Hindi

Tamil

French