Uzma Sheikh

Architect with 3+ years of experience in AutoCAD-based working drawings, construction detailing, elevation design, and interior design for residential and commercial projects across Nagpur. Proficient in SketchUp, Lumion, and Microsoft Office. Experienced in site supervision, client coordination, and delivering GFC drawings and submission drawings for bungalows, row houses, and township layouts.

Returning professional after a 1-year career pause for childcare, with a strong drive to contribute to a growing architecture practice.

Freelance Architect at Self-Employed (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Delivered complete architectural design services independently for 8+ residential and commercial clients across Nagpur.

• Delivered complete architectural design services independently for 8+ residential and commercial clients across Nagpur.
• Prepared AutoCAD working drawings, GFC drawings, and submission drawings for bungalows, row houses, and township layouts.
• Designed elevation concepts, interior layouts, and landscape plans from client brief through to final documentation.
• Produced detailed construction drawings including kitchen details, toilet details, staircase details, and architectural panel joinery details.
• Managed full client coordination, design development, and project timelines independently.

Architect at Emanate Design (2021-01 – 2022-08)

Prepared AutoCAD working drawings, elevation designs, interior design concepts, and construction detail drawings for 15+ residential and commercial projects.

• Prepared AutoCAD working drawings, elevation designs, interior design concepts, and construction detail drawings for 15+ residential and commercial projects.
• Produced submission drawings and landscape design for township projects, bungalows, and row houses.
• Created detailed construction documents including kitchen, toilet, staircase, and architectural panel joinery details for commercial and residential townships.
• Coordinated with structural and MEP consultants to ensure design intent was accurately reflected in construction documents.
• Conducted regular site visits to supervise construction progress and ensure compliance with approved drawings.

Intern Architect at Syed Mobin (2019-01 – 2019-09)

Assisted in planning, interior design, and working drawings for residential and commercial projects.

• Assisted in planning, interior design, and working drawings for residential and commercial projects.
• Prepared construction detail drawings and presentation drawings for client review meetings.
• Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and assist with on-site coordination.

Career Pause – Primary Caregiver at Self (2024-01 – Present)

Deliberate career break to provide full-time care for a young child during early developmental years. Maintained professional awareness through self-study of AutoCAD updates and architecture industry trends.

• Deliberate career break to provide full-time care for a young child during early developmental years.
• Maintained professional awareness through self-study of AutoCAD updates and architecture industry trends.

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – Jhulelal Institute of Architecture (2016-01 – 2020-12)

Higher Secondary Certificate in General Studies – St. Ursula Girl's Junior College (2013-06 – 2015-05)

Secondary School Certificate in General Studies – Providence Girl's School (2001-06 – 2013-05)