Madonna Nisha Miranda
Education
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
LEED AP BD+C
WELL AP
Architect
Experience
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.
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
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
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
Indian Institute of Architects Journal | February 2019
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