Architect

Ajay Donatus
Prem

Architect | CA/2022/150119

Brief Bio:

Qualified Architect and Project Manager with hands-on experience in overseeing residential construction projects, managing multi-functional teams and streamlining operations from concept to execution. Former Principal Architect at a consultancy and construction LLP, having collaborated and led the team for design, budgeting, procurement, financial coordination and on-site execution. Highly skilled in architectural software and known for commitment to integrity, accountability, and quality delivery.

Professional Experiences:

Principal Architect & Team Lead | April 2024 – May 2025 - Eckstein Ventures LLP, Kerala:
- Collaborated and managed a team of 8 members to execute multi-crore villa development and turnkey projects across design, execution, and financial coordination.
- Managed complete project execution stages, including design concept development, client meetings, site inspection and site supervision, project timeline monitoring and contractor liaison.
- Handled all architectural and working drawings for consultation projects, including paperwork for the municipality and the panchayath for permit and sanction processes.
- Prepared estimation with BOQ and procured materials for turnkey projects. Managed complete project execution stages, including design concept development, client meetings, site inspection and site supervision, project timeline monitoring and contractor liaison.
- Acted as operations lead in the execution of major projects listed below.
Junior Architect | June 2022 – March 2024 Eckstein Projects, Kerala:
- Prepared Architectural Drawings and Working Drawings in AutoCAD, along with 3D modelling in Sketchup and ArchiCAD
- Coordinated Site for the construction of the Navodaya Villa Project
- Prepared Permit and Sanction drawings and coordinated legal document works to get building permits issued from the panchayath and municipality for Navodaya Villa Project, Mariam’s Villa, Tony and Neena’s residence.
Architecture Intern | Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 Inspiration Architects, Vytilla, Kochi:
- Prepared working drawings and supported design documentation for Tirupur School and Residence project, Adayar house, Sanjay and Sangeetha House.
- Participated in client meetings and site visits.
- Developed 3D models in SketchUp and prepared PowerPoint presentations for Client meetings.

Education and Credentials:

Educational Background:
- B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture), 2017 – May 2022 | CGPA 7.2 National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
- Class XII - Central Board of Secondary Education (PCMBE), 2016 | Score 90.2% | De Paul Public School, Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala
- Class X - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), 2014 | A1 Grade (Marks 95%) | De Paul Public School, Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala