Hi! I'm Tvisha and I am currently an architecture student at Carnegie Mellon University.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Enhanced Facilities Technician
Computing Services Department at Carnegie Mellon University
08.2023 - 12.2023
I am responsible for the maintenance, operation, and support of technology systems and equipment in facilities like classrooms, conference rooms, and other spaces where technology is integrated to enhance the user experience
Political Satirist
Politisect Blog
05.2020 - 09.2022
I worked as a political satirist aiming to foster greater youth involvement in politics and increase political literacy among students using digital media
In order to do this, Politisect regularly published feature articles on various global politicians, political systems, and political ideologies
Intern
FabIndia
12.2020 - 04.2021
Company Overview: 'FabIndia' is a major Indian fashion and lifestyle brand that seeks to promote Indian craftsmanship
As part of my Internship, I worked on a Project to promote the Indian Handicraft Industry among the young people of my generation
To research more, I traveled to Jaipur to meet some of the artisans that actually supply to 'Fabindia'
As part of the Internship, I conducted a survey (https://tinyurl.com/fabindiacasestudy) amongst the Gen-Z and Millennials to assess their understanding and interest in the handicraft industry and how they could adapt Indian fashion within their style
I made an Informative Video (https://youtu.be/YUeTt7lUKqw) on the life of an artisan to create visibility and spread awareness on the journey of hand made, sustainable fabrics, and a Lookbook Video (https://youtu.be/5LtzX7ZXC0s) for social media to promote the apparels within the Gen-Z
'FabIndia' is a major Indian fashion and lifestyle brand that seeks to promote Indian craftsmanship
Intern
M.R. Warerkar & Associates Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021
I worked on an internship assignment at an architectural firm called M.R
Warerkar
I learnt about concepts in Architecture with focus on 'Anthropometric' studies to understand the relationship of human figures to objects to build designs that can adapt to suit the human body
I used my understanding from this to make a sustainable dog house using sustainable materials like bamboo, waste PET bottles, clay pots and mud
Company Overview: Studio 34 is a product design firm specializing in automobile design
I interned at Studio 34 which is a product design firm specializing in automobile design
Using the principles of innovation through design thinking, and the scientific principle of evaporative cooling, I designed a sustainable refrigerator for my fruit vendor out of terracotta to help keep his fruits cool without the need for electricity
Studio 34 is a product design firm specializing in automobile design
Senior Art Editor
The Shri Ram School
05.2021 - 05.2022
I had the opportunity to exercise my creativity and collaboration as a Senior Art Editor and I helped design, edit and publish the 'Annual School Magazine', plan the 'Lit Fest', control all Social Media Pages, and the Official School Blog
I also mentored junior editors and curate student articles for the school
Education
Architecture and Building Sciences/Technology - undefined
Undergraduate Researcher at Dr. Keith Cook’s Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon UniversityUndergraduate Researcher at Dr. Keith Cook’s Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University