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NANDINI S

Chennai

Summary

Detail-oriented Urban Planning postgraduate specializing in infrastructure, transit-oriented development, and public-sector policy analysis, with a strong ability to structure complex problems and deliver evidence-based strategic recommendations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Project Associate

SRIC IIT Kharagpur
(Client : DTCP Chennai)
06.2025 - Current
  • Currently working on the Sivagangai Regional Planning Project for the Government of Tamil Nadu, delivering assigned urban and regional planning work packages.
  • Acting as the primary coordination interface between SRIC and DTCP, supporting client communication, submissions, reviews and interdisciplinary technical coordination.
  • Developing spatial and regional planning analysis and concepts to support baseline assessments and strategy formulation across project stages.
  • Managing data collection and liaison with state officials, while independently handling data analysis, interpretation and drafting technical reports and documentation with minimal guidance.
  • Producing high-quality GIS maps, graphics & presentation material, ensuring compliance with planning standards, agreed parameters, and project timelines.

Intern Urban Planner

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Contributed to the development and analysis of influence zones along Chennai’s Outer Ring Road (ORR)
  • Collaborated with the planning team to identify potential growth nodes and assess transportation and infrastructure needs through GIS-based spatial analysis.

Education

Masters in City Planning (M.Plan) - Urban & Regional Planning

IIT KHARAGPUR
Kharagpur, WB
05-2025

Bachelor in Architecture (B.arch) - Architecture

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai, TN
05-2021

Skills

  • Strategic Background Research & Evidence-Based Analysis for policy, planning, and infrastructure decision-making
  • Design-Led Spatial Reasoning applying architectural thinking using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion
  • Structured Problem Solving for complex urban, transportation, and infrastructure challenges
  • Insight-Driven Presentations & Stakeholder Communication using PowerPoint to clearly articulate findings and recommendations
  • Visual Scenario Mapping & Spatial Analytics using ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Pro, GEE to explain development patterns and alternatives
  • Technical & Strategic Report Writing for master plans and regional plans, ensuring clarity and compliance
  • Visual Communication & Graphics Support using Adobe Photoshop to enhance clarity and presentation quality

Certification

Associate Member - Institute of Town Planners India (ITPI)

Accomplishments

GATE 2023 – All India Rank 183, Architecture and Planning

Timeline

Project Associate

SRIC IIT Kharagpur
06.2025 - Current

Intern Urban Planner

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
05.2024 - 07.2024

Masters in City Planning (M.Plan) - Urban & Regional Planning

IIT KHARAGPUR

Bachelor in Architecture (B.arch) - Architecture

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
NANDINI S