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Kyle Pather
Professional Architect
Durban,KwaZulu-Natal
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Summary
Kyle Pather is an emerging architect with a solid mix of academic achievement, technical skill, and hands-on industry experience. Having earned a BTech (Architecture) with cum laude distinctions, followed by an Honours and Master’s in Architecture from the University of the Witwatersrand, he has demonstrated a strong academic foundation. Professionally, he has contributed to architectural projects at AECOM—first as an intern and now as a Professional Architect—where he works on design development, construction documentation, coordination, and detail design. Prior roles include tutoring Revit to architecture students at Wits, internships at smaller architecture firms, and service in customer-facing and supervision roles early in his career. Kyle is known for his strong work ethic, adaptability, teamwork, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to take on responsibilities that push his growth. Skilled in Revit, and BIM software, with keen eye for detail and passion for creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Eager to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
Years of Professional Architectural experience
5
Years of Part-time Architectural experience
7
Years of education
Skills
Technical Design
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AECOMDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
Professional Architect
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Understand architectural design projects and work within architectural teams.
- Prepare and develop where required, construction drawings, models, images, renders and
other documents relating to architectural design. - Assist with detailing and liaison/coordination with the internal design team;
- Take responsibility where required by the Department Manager/senior architect for specific
areas of the design and project development; - Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated
organisations, local authorities, companies or clients; - Thorough knowledge of and compliance with AECOM procedures and standards;
- Contribute, or, assist as otherwise required within the department;
- Seek professional registration with SACAP and SAIA membership.
- Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
- Developed detailed architectural models to provide clients with clear visualizations of proposed projects.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends in architecture and design.
- Oversaw architectural phases of projects from concept through completion, ensuring consistency with initial design visions.
University of WitwatersrandJohannesburg, Gauteng
University Tutor
03.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in Revit course materials.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
AECOMDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
Architectural Intern
02.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Performed research on structures and materials.
- Organized and maintained blueprint files.
- Utilized computer program REVIT and prepared design plans.
- Assisted with designing commercial projects.
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
Multiple Promotion CompaniesDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
Brand Ambassador, Supervisor
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Edgars, Woolworths, Dis-chem, Foschini, Red Square, Stutterfords, Sportsmans Warehouse, Hugo boss, Frutus, Lindt, Gucci, Ferrari, J&Johnsons, S-Bacher, PnG, African sales Childcare Minding and Support
Choromanski ArchitectsDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
Architectural Intern
07.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Performed research on structures and materials.
- Utilized computer program AutoCAD and prepared design plans.
- Assisted with designing single and multi-family, health, residential and commercial projects.
SunCoast Pirates Lifesaving ClubDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
Lifeguard Instructor
12.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Performed lifesaving measures during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services.
- Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Durban North CollegeDurban
High School Diploma
01.2010 - 12.2014
Durban University of TechnologyDurban
Bachelor of Technology from Architecture
02.2015 - 12.2019
Koblenz University of Applied SciencesGermany
Bachelor of Technology from Architecture
02.2019 - 10.2019
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg
BAS(Hons) from Architecture
02.2020 - 12.2020
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg
MArch from Architecture
02.2021 - 12.2021
Accomplishments
High-school:
- Prefect
- Half colors for Rugby
- Honours for Lifesaving
- 1st Team Swimming
- 1st Team Rugby
- Academic merit award
Durban University of Technology:
- Cum Laude & Deans Merit award recipient 2018 & 2019
- Postgraduate Merit award(PMA) recipient 2020
- Revit Professional (2017)
University of Witwatersrand:
- Scholarship recipient 2020
AECOM:
- Bursary recipient 2018-2021
- Professional Architect 2025
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Timeline
Professional Architect
AECOM
01.2022 - Current
University of The Witwatersrand
MArch from Architecture
02.2021 - 12.2021
University Tutor
University of Witwatersrand
03.2020 - 12.2021
University of The Witwatersrand
BAS(Hons) from Architecture
02.2020 - 12.2020
Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Technology from Architecture
02.2019 - 10.2019
Architectural Intern
AECOM
02.2017 - 01.2018
Architectural Intern
Choromanski Architects
07.2016 - 12.2016
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Architecture
02.2015 - 12.2019
Brand Ambassador, Supervisor
Multiple Promotion Companies
01.2015 - 01.2017
Lifeguard Instructor
SunCoast Pirates Lifesaving Club
12.2013 - 01.2015
Durban North College
High School Diploma
01.2010 - 12.2014
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