DEV EINSTEIN A G
Summary
A Building Surveyor with professional experience at Auckland Council and a strong, sustained interest in research-driven design and evidence-based decision-making in the built environment. Skilled in regulatory analysis, construction risk assessment, and building code compliance, with a particular focus on translating research insights into practical design and planning outcomes. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical communication skills, with experience evaluating complex architectural and urban development proposals. Highly motivated to pursue doctoral research that integrates building science, urban planning, and architectural design, contributing original knowledge that informs safer, more sustainable, and performance-based design solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Surveyor
Auckland Council
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated building consent applications for adherence to building code standards and legislation.
- Utilized expertise in Building Act and Building Code for compliance assessments.
- Executed technical decisions to approve or deny building consent applications.
Delivered Building Control functions efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Informed decisions using knowledge of building design and construction principles.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market building products and methods.
Architectural Designer
EMACS Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software for precise project visualization.
- Demonstrated strong design skills through effective drawing and presentation techniques.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to ensure compliance with structural principles.
Intern Architect
Defirm
Bangalore
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated architectural design and presentations for residential projects, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Supported development of residential project designs to boost client engagement.
Intern Architect
SWBI Architects Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Executed corporate interior design projects with precision and creativity.
- Produced detailed construction drawings to guide project execution.
- Monitored proposals onsite to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to foster innovative solutions.
Education
Master of Architecture (Professional) -
Unitec Institute of Technology
New Zealand01.2021
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) -
Mohamed Sathak A.J. Academy of Architecture
Chennai, India01.2019
Skills
- Building code compliance
- Regulatory decision making
- Construction risk assessment
- Project coordination
- Technical documentation
- Urban planning knowledge
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Wooden structures
Connect with Me
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dev-einstein-ayyaru-gopalakrishnan-98aa8a194
Instagram (Digital Art): instagram.com/studio_chromosome
Proposed Phd Research - Title
Urban Flood Risk Mapping and Regulatory Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Cities: An Area-Based and Comparative Study
Professional Registration
Registered Architect, Council of Architecture (India), CA/2019/110888, Active
Career Direction
Doctoral research in Built Environment / Urban Planning / Civil Engineering (Urban Systems), with long-term engagement in academic research and policy-oriented urban resilience studies.
Research And Design Interests
- Urban flood resilience
- Area-based risk mapping
- Architecture and climate adaptation
- Building regulations
- Urban governance
- Design-led research
- Comparative urban systems
Timeline
Building Surveyor
Auckland Council
01.2022 - Current
Architectural Designer
EMACS Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern Architect
Defirm
11.2017 - 05.2018
Intern Architect
SWBI Architects Pvt. Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Architecture (Professional) -
Unitec Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) -
Mohamed Sathak A.J. Academy of Architecture