Michael Vivian Ekka

Operations Associate

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland5 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Master's degree in Architecture with honors.
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary roles across design and music.
  • Proficient in advanced architectural software and design methodologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile architect with expertise in sustainable design and urban planning.

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Skills

Core Skills

Music ProductionArchitectural DesignGraphic DesignEvent CoordinationDesign ResearchSustainable DesignUrban Planning

Other Skills

3D Modeling3D VisualizationAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopArchitectureArchival PreservationArts & CraftsAutoCADComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Curatorial ProjectsCustom InteriorsDocument ManagementGeographic Information Systems (GIS)

About

Graduate from Aalto University (Architecture - Urban Studies and Planning) with a broad skill-set honed by diverse academic and work experiences. I admire artistic approaches, adaptive/unique concepts and holistic collaboration in architectural design. Passionate and knowledgeable, I strive for results that inspire, innovate and transform. Versatile, motivated and proficient in various technical/creative fields, I look forward to working in multi-disciplinary roles!

Experience

Forum box

Gallery Assistant

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos · Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland · On-site

Curatorial ProjectsArchival Preservation

Ethos empowers

Architectural Design Mentor

May 2024Jun 2024 · 1 mo · India · Remote

  • Acted as Mentor for the Ethos Architecture Student Competition 2024.

Galimatias concept oy ab

Language Trainee

Aug 2023Jan 2024 · 5 mos · Helsinki Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • Finnish Language and Work-Life Culture training for highly qualified individuals. Currently certified at Level A2.2.

Helsinki cheese club

Musician

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland · On-site

  • Guitarist and Producer at Helsinki Cheese Club.
  • HCC are Johannes Kaira, Michael Ekka, Rohan Sacheva, Semkan Uragan and Serpil Oğuz.
Guitar PlayingMusic ProductionGraphic Design

Qissa company

Graphic Designer

May 2023Aug 2023 · 3 mos · Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland · On-site

  • Worked under Teemu Jama on the Graphic Design for interactive website elements.
3D Visualization

Contemporary design stylez

Architect & Graphic Designer

May 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Remote

  • Worked on contract-based projects requiring Architectural Design, Visualizations and Graphic Design for the company. Supervised by Zoya Ajaz and Wate Zhiemi.
3D VisualizationArchitectural Design

Helsingin kaupunki – helsingfors stad – city of helsinki

Research Assistant

Mar 2022Dec 2022 · 9 mos · Helsinki Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • Underwent preliminary research with the City of Helsinki's Urban Environment Division (Detailed Planning, Malmi Team), overlooking the design and concept of the Viikinranta Area. The research was taken to the master thesis where generative design principles and their applications were analyzed in the redevelopment of this area. Further, these provided design optimization models of simulation for efficiency and gave the public various options to choose and vote from.
ArchitectureGrasshopperUrban DesignAdobe PhotoshopV-RayComputer-Aided Design (CAD)+11

Project defy

Rapid Construction Consultant

Jan 2022Jan 2023 · 1 yr · Helsinki Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

  • Consultant for Project DEFY (DISPECS) in designing and prototyping a rapid disaster-resilient construction system. From a base design for areas hit by floods, the prototype (and its accompanying elements) can be used and then be modified and utilized for various disaster scenarios. In collaboration with David Monday, Dheeraj Tiwari, Gurkaran Singh Bakshi and Shreya Deep Bansod.
ArchitectureArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopRevitComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Sustainable Cities+9

Aalto university

3 roles

Research And Teaching Assistant

Sep 2021Oct 2021 · 1 mo · Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

  • Teaching Assistant for ARTS-A0118 - Contemporary Practice: Art, Media, Design and Architecture Cultures course in the Department of Architecture (under Tuija Peltoma).
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe Creative Suite3D ModelingMicrosoft OfficeDesign Research+1

International Tutor

Promoted

Aug 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs · Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

  • International Tutor for incoming students of architecture, urban studies and planning - For two years, I have been responsible for helping students settle into the study program, in Helsinki city and also developed the USP Student Guide with information on courses and general campus life.
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative Suite3D ModelingGraphic DesignMicrosoft Office

Secretary, Event Coordinator

Aug 2021May 2022 · 9 mos · Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

  • As a member of MESTA Ry (student organization of the USP Program), have been involved in hosting student events, managing graphics, perusing board functions and assisting students moving to Helsinki.
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuitePhotography3D ModelingGraphic DesignMicrosoft Office+1

University of helsinki

Research And Teaching Assistant

Sep 2021Dec 2021 · 3 mos · Helsinki Metropolitan Area

  • Teaching Assistant for the USP-301 Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning course in 2021.
  • The tasks included - Assisting the responsible teacher (Giacomo Bottà) in his planning, lecturing, tutoring and coordinating of the course, Recording the lecturing sessions and making them available on Moodle.
  • Kept track of the in-course students' assignments, assisting guest lecturers during their sessions from the technical point of view, assisting lecturers during group works (for instance with group composition, moderation etc.) and with the final checking and marking of all assignments
ArchitectureAutoCADArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopRevitV-Ray+10

Feetinch studio llp

Graphic Designer, Architect and Musician

Feb 2020Sep 2020 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Worked as designer and architect for the studio developing visualizations, graphic assets, website design and competitions.
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative Suite3D ModelingMicrosoft OfficeGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Design Research+1

Design x design

Graphic Designer

Jul 2019Jan 2020 · 6 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Design X Design • New Delhi (10th Anniversary Book Project) - Voluntary work on publishing, editing, design, and launch of a 10 Year Commemorative Book/Archive. Taken up the roles of a graphic designer, photographer, editor and architect.
ArchitectureAutoCADArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopRevitV-Ray+10

Part time studios

Architect and Graphic Designer

Jan 2018Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Delhi · Hybrid

  • Engaged towards various collaborative freelance projects in architecture, graphic design, visualizations and seasonal pro-bono works.
ArchitectureAutoCADUrban DesignArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopRevit+11

School of planning and architecture, new delhi

3 roles

Research Associate

Jul 2016Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

  • Along with two colleagues, worked as a Research Assistant/Project Associate for the Design Innovation Center, which delved into real-time and procedural designing, prototyping, professional interaction, field tests and hands-on building of construction systems aimed at providing quality, transformable and affordable housing opportunities for construction workers.
ArchitectureAutoCADArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopV-RayComputer-Aided Design (CAD)+11

Archivist

Jun 2015Jun 2015 · 0 mo · On-site

  • Utilizing the summer break to actively assist in identifying obsolete /damaged books in the Library, managing existing magazines and journals, recommending possible books to be added and maintaining the sequential nature of the Library.
Adobe PhotoshopPhotography3D ModelingMusicGraphic DesignMicrosoft Office

Event Coordinator

Jul 2013Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos · On-site

  • Student Council member for the academic years 2013 - 2015. Acted as Event Coordinator for the Western (CODA) and Indian (SANKALP) music societies of the institution for multiple years. Participated actively as a guitarist and singer in numerous music events, annual fests (UTOPIA & Mini-UTOPIA) and competitions.
ArchitectureAutoCADGrasshopperArchitectural DesignAdobe PhotoshopRevit+12

Chug it! the pub

Graffiti Artist

May 2015Jun 2015 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

  • Complete design for Graffiti installation in The Pub. Worked closely with interior designers to create few pop-culture themed artworks.
ArchitectureAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative Suite3D ModelingGraphic DesignMicrosoft Office+1

Anuj mehta & associates

Architectural Intern

Jan 2015May 2015 · 4 mos · Anand Vihar, New Delhi · On-site

  • Undertook the responsibilities of an architectural intern to the full, with designing, team work, site visits, clientele meetings and drawings cum tender productions.
GraffitiArts & CraftsCustom Interiors

Education

Aalto University

Master of Science

Aug 2020Jan 2023

Technische Universität Darmstadt

UNITE Virtual Exchange Credit Programme 2021 — DDU - Digital Design Unit

Oct 2021Feb 2022

LAB University of Applied Sciences

EGC Sustainability - Lahti Summer School — Urban Studies and Architecture

May 2021Jul 2021

School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Bachelor’s Degree — Architecture

Jan 2011Jan 2016

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch — Urban Design

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Fachhochschule Erfurt

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch — Architecture

Jan 2014Jan 2014

The Air Force School (TAFS), Subroto Park

Class 10 and 12 — Science.

Jan 2007Jan 2010

St. Clare's Senior Secondary School - India

Secondary School — High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Jul 2000Jun 2006

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