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Spread across over 60 cities, our team is a global collective of urban experts in design, architecture, engineering, civil, transportation, urban geography, real estate, landscape, communications, software development and so much more. These are the people defining the cities of tomorrow.

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Kanchan Nautiyal

Associate | General Manager
New Delhi, India

Kanchan Nautiyal
#Associate | General Manager# #All# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Civic & Government# #Institution# ## #Data Centre# #Commercial# #Office# ## #Education# #School# ## #Energy Solutions# #Information & Communications Technology# #ICT# ## #K-12 Education# #School# #Education# ## #Learning+# #School# #Education# ## #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Living+# #Residential# ## #Mobile Technology# #Transportation# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Municipal Infrastructure# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Operations Centre# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Smart Cities# #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ## #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ##
New Delhi, India, Asia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchan-nautiyal-24105211/
Ms. Nautiyal holds a Master’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering. She has over 13 years of experience in the field of Broadband Communication, Fibre optic Networking, and Telecommunication Engineering working on global projects including in Canada, USA, North Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Montenegro, and India among others. Ms. Nautiyal has a diversified experience of inside and outside plant communication systems design to support voice, data and video services for a mix of private, municipal and government clients. She has been involved in complete lifecycle of projects including stakeholder’s consultation, detailed designs, bid process management, construction and contract supervision and commissioning. Further, she has an extensive experience in designing and implementing Intelligent buildings and Smart Communities and has worked directly with agencies looking to push broadband communications deeper into rural communities, such as York Telecom Network (Canada) and Bharatnet Broadband (India).
#Asia#
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David Paterson

Associate Director | Practice Lead, Design Technology
Toronto, ON

David Paterson
#Associate Director | Practice Lead, Design Technology# #All# #BIM & 3D Visualization# #Civic & Government# #Institution# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Design Build# #Design Technology# #Education# #School# ## #Energy Solutions# #Green# #Heritage / Historic Preservation# #Hospitality# #Commercial# ## #Industrial# #Information & Communications Technology# #ICT# ## #Landmark Events# #Special Events# ## #Maintenance Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Mobility Hub# #Transportation# ## #Office# #Commercial# ## #Operations Centre# #Transportation# ## #P3# #Parking# #Parks# #Institution# #Civic & Government# ## #Placemaking# #Policy & Design Guidelines# #Research & Development# #Residential# #Retail# #Commercial# ## #Revenue / Tolling# #Transportation# ## #Spiritual Places# #Institution# #Civic & Government# #Church# ## #Stadium / Athletic Facilities# #Institution# #Civic & Government# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Transit Oriented Development# #TOD# ## #Transportation# #Traveller Information# #Transportation# #511# #ATIS# #Advanced Traveller Information System# ## #Visualization# #BIM & 3D Visualization# ## #Wayfinding & Signage#
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-paterson-14567083/
David Paterson is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Toronto visualization group aiming to produce 3D conceptual design models, high quality 3D renders, animations and virtual reality allowing our clients to easily envision their finished projects. His efforts extend beyond Toronto to engage and collaborate globally, connecting a network of over 50 visualization specialists scattered across IBI Group offices. David’s focus remains on all aspects of a project’s lifecycle, bringing these solutions to file whether for proposals, detail design coordination, or the visualization of completed projects.
#North America#
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Nic Kressmann

Associate | Manager, Architecture
Raleigh, NC

Nic Kressmann
#Associate | Manager, Architecture# #Acute Care# #Healthcare# ## #All# #Architecture# #Commercial# #Design Technology# #High Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Industrial# #Interiors# #Interior Design# ## #Low Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Mid Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Office# #Commercial# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Residential# #Seniors Communities# #Residential# ##
Raleigh, North Carolina,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkressmann/
The outcome of a project is a reflection of all of those Involved. The result of strong coordination, determination, and positive teamwork is the creation of a masterpiece that everyone can take pride in.
Nic Kressmann has over 15 years experience as a project manager on a wide range of project types. He is adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong relationships with project team members and clients alike. Nic specializes in the project management, design and construction administration of skilled nursing facilities, self storage facilities, restaurants and mixed use residential developments.
#North America#
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Gianni Ria

Director | Sr. Practice Lead, High Rise Residential
Toronto, ON

Gianni Ria
#Director | Sr. Practice Lead, High Rise Residential# #All# #Architecture# #High Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Hospitality# #Commercial# ## #Hotels & Resorts# #Commercial# #Hospitality# ## #Leader# #Living+# #Residential# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Residential# #Subject Matter Expert#
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Gianni Ria holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and over the past 30 years, served as lead designer on a number of successful hospitality, residential and commercial projects. Gianni has recent hospitality projects include the SOHO Metropolitan Hotel and Residences, a four star hotel in Toronto’s entertainment district, and the Hazelton Hotel and Residences in the Trendy Yorkville area of Toronto. Gianni’s work has been recognized through awards and publications.
#North America#
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Parvathy Pillai

Associate | Manager, Transit Technology
Toronto, ON

Parvathy Pillai
#Associate | Manager, Transit Technology# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #Advanced Traveler Information System# #Advanced Traveller Information System# #Transportation# #511# #ATIS# ## #All# #Data Analytics# #Energy Solutions# #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Research & Development# #Strategic Planning# #Sustainability & Environmental Management# #Green# ##
Toronto, Ontario,
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/parvathy-krishna-pillai
Parvathy Pillai is an established sustainability leader experienced and certified in program and project management (PgMP and PMP). She is also a Six Sigma/lean practitioner (ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt) with strong experience in the zero-emission transportation technology industry. She is a results-driven leader with over 6 years of experience in consulting supporting transit agencies, municipalities, cities and private sector partners across North America in energy transition to clean transportation solutions. She has over 12 years of industry experience in program and project management, planning, and successful execution. She has successfully led more than 50 transit electrification and decarbonization projects in North America.
#North America#
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Clement Pun

Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture
Vancouver, BC

Clement Pun
#Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture# #All# #Architecture# #High Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Leader# #Living+# #Residential# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Residential#
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Clement Pun’s professional experience runs the gamut from architectural design to project management for projects across North America. He is skilled in schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and liaising with consultants, construction groups, city authorities, and clients. Clement’s recent experience primarily features mixed-use, high-rise residential buildings. Notable projects include: The Ivy, The Spot, River Green, and The Modern.
#North America#
Denise Medcraff

Director | Office Lead, Brighton
Brighton, UK

Denise Medcraff
#Director | Office Lead, Brighton# #Acute Care# #Healthcare# ## #All# #Ambulatory Care# #Healthcare# ## #Architecture# #Design Build# #Green# #Healthcare+# #Healthcare# ## #Higher Education# #School# #Education# ## #Labs / Life Sciences# #Healthcare# ## #Leader# #Mental Health Care# #Healthcare# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Office Lead# #Oncology# #Healthcare# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Seniors Communities# #Residential# ## #UK Regional#
Brighton, United Kingdom,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-medcraff-83304436/
Denise Medcraff studied at Strathclyde University in Glasgow and has a wide range of experience designing for commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors during her successful career with IBI Group. As Studio Principal, Denise oversees the operational and service quality of various sizes and complexity of projects via various procurement routes including. A talented architect herself, Denise is extremely practiced at managing in-house architectural teams as well as coordinating consultants. Her project management skills allow her to direct the team while ensuring the projects achieve design excellence via a robust quality management system. In healthcare, Denise has wide-ranging experience working with Trusts, private health providers and contractors to deliver estate strategies, master planning, refurbishment and new build commissions. In Education, Denise is specializes in the design development stages of Higher Education projects, reviewing the student journey and experience through the built environment. Denise’s practical knowledge of client and working group consultation, follows the design process though a structured series of meetings and end user workshops which in turn develops the client?s vision through to fruition.
#United Kingdom#
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Tony Withall

Associate | Manager, Planning
Missssauga, ON

Tony Withall
#Associate | Manager, Planning# #All# #Land Use Planning# #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Planning & Urban Design# #Placemaking# ## #Residential# #Retail# #Commercial# ##
Missssauga, Ontario, Canada
Tony Withall has over 12 years of land use planning and development experience with residential, commercial and mixed use developments. His responsibilities involve reviewing and interpreting Official Plans, Zoning By-Laws, Site Plan Guidelines and Urban Design Guidelines. He is involved in every aspect of the planning process from conceptual design to application submission and approval coordination. Primarily focusing on commercial developments for several large private Canadian companies, Tony has used his expertise in planning instrument analysis and interpretation, and site design to obtain approval for a large number of QSR restaurants and service stations throughout Ontario.
#North America#
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Jonathan Steel

Director, Learning+ Lead, Buildings | Office Lead, Portland
Portland, OR

Jonathan Steel
#Director, Learning+ Lead, Buildings | Office Lead, Portland# #All# #Architecture# #Education# #School# ## #Higher Education# #School# #Education# ## #Interiors# #Interior Design# ## #K-12 Education# #School# #Education# ## #Leader# #Learning+# #School# #Education# ## #Office Lead# #Subject Matter Expert#
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Jonathan Steel is a Director, Learning+ Lead on Buildings and our Portland Office Lead. Jonathan is an educational architect with over 15 years of experience in the design and construction of major K-12 and higher education facilities. He has worked with our global education team for over ten years. Jonathan has designed buildings for some of the most prestigious educational institutions globally, including three projects for Oxford University. He brings strong experience in business and personnel management to our Portland team, having built successful practices on both sides of the Atlantic during his career. He has previously acted as President of the Alberta Chapter of A4LE and has presented at conferences for the past several years.
#North America# #Pacific West#
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Donald Verbanac

Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture
Toronto, ON

Donald Verbanac
#Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #Airports# #Transportation# ## #All# #Architecture# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Design Build# #Leader# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Mobility Hub# #Transportation# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Multi-Modal Transportation# #Transportation# ## #Ports# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# #Terminals# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Rail# #Transportation# ## #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transit Management# #Transportation# ## #Transit Oriented Development# #TOD# ## #Transportation#
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/donald-verbanac-677b06a0
Don Verbanac is an interdisciplinary Project Manager specializing in transit facilities and infrastructure, often working at the confluence of engineering pragmatism and urbanistic aspirations. Don has over 20 years of combined experience in architecture, urban planning, transportation, retail and industrial design from Canada, the USA, Mexico, Israel and the Netherlands. Don has worked on underground and above ground transit infrastructure projects involving BRT, LRT and subway/metro stations, depots and service structures as well as bus terminals and on-street transit facilities. His multidisciplinary experience and responsibilities span from design and planning to construction including client, partner and third party relations. Notable projects include the following: Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Yonge North Subway Extension, Mississauga BRT, Waterloo’s King-Victoria Transit Hub and Brampton ZUM. Don is a licensed architect with the Ontario Association of Architects, a registered architect with the Bureau Architectenregister in the Netherlands, a registered professional planner (RPP) with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, and a member of the Project management Institute. Don was a part-time instructor for 12 years at Ryerson University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning in Toronto, Canada.
#North America#
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Johnny Caliendo

Sr. Project Manager
Raleigh, NC

Johnny Caliendo
#Sr. Project Manager# #All# #Architecture# #Civic & Government# #Institution# ## #Commercial# #Design Build# #Higher Education# #School# #Education# ## #Industrial# #Living+# #Residential# ## #Maintenance Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Master Planning# #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Office# #Commercial# ## #Operations Centre# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Retail# #Commercial# ## #Sustainability & Environmental Management# #Green# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transportation#
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Mr. Caliendo has been a leader in the architecture community for over 25 years. He is currently a Senior Project Manager for IBI Group in Raleigh NC. He has worked on many different award-winning projects of various scales and types. His work has been published in foreign and domestic books and periodicals. He has served in leadership positions in government and industry organizations, including the University of Greensboro Development Board and the Board of Design Corps. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina. His service to the community also includes leadership in Jobs For Life, Raleigh Men’s Shelter, and Project Literacy. He is a LEED AP design professional and has designed both LEED Silver and Gold buildings.
#North America# #Southeast#
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Padmabala Venugopal

Associate | Manager, Systems Engineering
Boston, MA

Padmabala Venugopal
#Associate | Manager, Systems Engineering# #Advanced Traffic Management System# #Transportation# #ATMS# ## #All# #Bridges, Roads & Highways# #Transportation# ## #Design Build# #Operations Centre# #Transportation# ## #P3# #Policy & Design Guidelines# #Project / Programme Management# #Smart Cities# #Systems# #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Transportation#
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Padmabala Venugopal is an Associate – Manager in Systems Engineering with experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems. Ms. Venugopal is involved in all stages of ITS projects including, proposal, scoping, preliminary field assessment, design, acceptance testing, construction support and closeout. In addition to ITS design, Ms. Venugopal is involved various strategic planning and technology assessments projects for various public agencies. Ms. Venugopal has a broad communication systems background, including various physical and higher layer networking protocols. Ms. Venugopal’s experience includes system integration, interoperability, network design, product development, customer support, test plan development and technology standardization efforts.
#North America# #Northeast#
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