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Danial Taghavi

Project management/ Architect

Tehran, Iran ¡ +98 936 2225570 ¡ eng.daniel67@gmail.com

ABOUT ME

Highly accomplished Architect, Interior Designer, and Project Manager with over 15 years of international experience spanning Iran, United Arab Emirates, China, Oman, United States and Africa. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex architectural projects, with a focus on delivering sustainable and socially responsible urban infrastructure. A successful track record includes participation in architectural design competitions and the establishment of “Taghavi Design Studio” with my brother in the United States, showcasing entrepreneurial drive. Proven ability to manage all project phases, from conceptualization to execution, consistently achieving client objectives and exceeding industry standards.

Program Management | Risk management | Business Strategy | Marketing research

Architecture | Interior Design | Technical Drawings |3ِD Visualization | Layout Design

EDUCATION /CERTIFICATIONS

MSc Project Management ¡ Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Bachelors of Science Architectural Engineering ¡ Islamic Azad University ¡ Tehran, Iran

Certificate of Project Management (MS Project, Primavera, PMBOK) ¡ Tehran institute

Certificate of AUTODESK V-RAY ¡ Tehran institute

Certificate of AUTODESK 3DS MAX ¡ Tehran institute

Certificate of AUTODESK REVIT ¡ Tehran institute

SKILLS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Project Management, Risk Management, Time Management, Microsoft Project, PRIMAVERA (P6), PMBOK, Business strategy, Market research.

SOFTWARE: 2D + 3D (AutoCAD, 3DS MAX, REVIT, SKETCHUP), Animation (Lumion, Pano2vr, Rendering, V-Ray), Microsoft Office suite, Adobe (INDESIGN, Photoshop).

SKILLS: Detail Oriented, Disciplines, Collaborative, Team player, Enthusiastic, Problem solver.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

Taghavi Design Studio ¡ Co-Founder, Principal Architect, Creative director ¡ United states, Arizona                     2025 – Present

• Overseeing business development, including client acquisition and networking.
• Directing the studio’s creative vision and establishing design standards.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, resource allocation and client relationships.
• Developing the studio’s brand identity, marketing materials, and online presence.
• Securing projects, and ensuring the quality of the firm’s work.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TRAINING & CONSULTING ¡ Freelancer ¡ Iran, United Arab Emirates, Oman                     2008 – 2025

• Offered full-service architectural and interior design, from initial client consultation and design conceptualization to construction documentation and on-site project management.
• Oversaw projects from initial client meetings through final construction, delivering comprehensive design services that met client needs, budget, and timelines.
• Managed all project phases, including client consultation, schematic design, materials selection.

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGNER ¡ Niktab Architect  ¡ Tehran, Iran                                                                       2015 – 2017

• As an architectural designer at a midsize firm specializing in hospitals and healthcare facilities in Iran, I took lead on the design of two residential complexes, an exterior pool design project, and a new hospital.
• conceptualized and developed plans, prepared working drawings, performed all modeling and renderings, as well as created marketing and presentation materials.
• Managed all project phases, including client consultation, schematic design, materials selection.

Garmabsard Engineering ¡ Tehran, Iran                                                                                                                                      2013 – 2015

• As site engineer and junior architect at a small firm specializing in residential design and MEP design for factories in Iran, I took the lead on several villa projects,
• Developed plans, prepared working drawings and detail drawings, and performed all modeling, rendering, and graphic design work for the team.

Alyarmook Décor Sharjah ¡ Sharjah, United Arabic Emirates (UAE)                                                                   2009 – 2010

• As a site manager, designer, and draftsman at a medium-sized interior design firm in Sharjah, I assisted with the conceptualization and development of residential interior design projects.
• Prepared and developed site plans and working drawings, created custom furniture designs and detail drawings, and managed day-to-day operations on our sites.

BUSINESS STRATEGY & ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Mitigating Time Overrun Risk in Rapid Construction ¡ China/International                                                     2020

Rapid construction is unique type of construction which demands large amounts of investments and it has short limitation of time of delivery. In order to deliver projects on time and on budget, the causes and effects of time overrun risk have to be considered in order to mitigate these risks during implementation. Exploring this issue and potential solutions was the subject of my master’s dissertation and 16-months of research, including: construction market analysis; deep literature review; interviews with architecture professionals around the world; analysis of data; and recommendations for mitigating time overrun risks.

Profitability & Risk Management Case Study: Emmar Office Building ¡ Dubai                                                2019

As a team leader in the evaluation of the Emmar Office Building construction project in Dubai, our team analyzed future profitability and risk management schedule. Rated and scored 16 risk coefficients in 5 dimensions based on the characteristics of the construction industry; Prepared risk analysis as well as mitigation plan; calculated NPV ($971,487.61), IRR (12%) and Break-even Analysis; and presented findings and recommendations for risk mitigation.

Profitability Analysis for XJTLU Art gallery ¡ China                                                                                               2019

Worked as a team leader on investor profitability projections for the addition of an art gallery on campus for XJTLU. Contacted suppliers of art gallery to evaluate the implementation; Conducted research about sites, preference research of potential customers, analysis and evaluated the project critically; Produced business plan and risk management schedule; Created communication plan, stakeholder analysis, project schedule and milestone, budgeting plan, project acceptance criteria and benefits and ROI.

Case Study Analysis: Snap Chat Marketing Plan Failures and Alternatives                                                    2019

Lead a team in analyzing a failed social media campaign by Snap Chat, and built a new marketing plan for investors to consider. Conducted research to understand the market segment, customer preference and perform marketing plan; analyzed failed campaign, and designed a new marketing plan and relevant KPI’s.