SENIOR RECRUITER at Axis Recruitment.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Areas of Expertise: Resume writing and application strategy | Interview preparation and employer insights | Career navigation in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)

Industry Experience:
Extensive experience hiring across architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, marketing, administration, and technology. Has reviewed thousands of resumes and partnered with hiring managers at leading firms across Canada. Founder of Axis Recruitment.

Mentorship Focus:
– Resume reviews with actionable feedback for impact and clarity. Coaching sessions so you can confidently write your current and future resumes.
– Interview preparation and coaching. Giving feedback on your current approach.

Target Audience: New graduates entering the AEC and design industry. Internationally trained professionals adapting to the Canadian market. Professionals considering career transitions into AEC.

Languages Spoken: English, Nepali

Outside of Work: I enjoy painting, eating good food, travelling, and spending time with my dog.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual (Google Meet/Microsoft Teams)

JOB CAPTAIN at Murphy Partners.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Industry Experience: 9yrs in Canada, ~2yrs in Russia. Project typology: Senior Housing and Long-Term Care, Governmental, High-Rise Residential, Retail (tenant fit-outs), Institutional, Mixed-Used

Areas of Expertise: Teamwork | Communication | Team Management | Understanding and Setting Career Goals | Construction Documentation

Mentorship Focus: I am able to provide mentorship for all domains specified in "Areas of Expertise". 
– Helping to read consultants' drawings without getting overwhelmed.
– Understanding construction drawings, phasing (what/how/why we show certain information and when). 
– Understanding scopes of work. Improving personal work efficiency and how to be resourceful.
– Conflict resolution within team. How to avoid miscommunication issues.

Target Audience: New graduates, Junior/Intermediate level, internationally trained professionals, career switchers

Languages Spoken: English , Russian

Outside of Work: I am passionate about personal growth, psychology, board games, data analysis, exploration of different AI tools, and, of course, good food.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual (preference) or in-person (Toronto, downtown core).

Mentorship approach: "Be Kind" - my mom’s constant reminder that has become the guiding principle I live by. I lead with empathy

PROJECT LEAD at SRM Architects, LICENSED ARCHITECT (OAA)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Industry Experience: 8+ years of architectural experience with institutional, healthcare, commercial, and multi-unit residential projects of varying scale and complexity. Skilled in all phases from design to contract administration, with strong Revit (BIM 360) expertise and consultant coordination experience.

Mentorship Focus:
– ExAC preparation and strategy
– Transition guidance for internationally trained architects
– Guidance for licensing pathways in Ontario
– Career development and job application strategy for architects

Target Audience: New graduates, international students, and internationally trained professionals pursuing architecture in Ontario.

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi/Urdu

Outside of Work: I enjoy spending time in nature, hiking scenic trails, and creating landscape paintings. I am also active in community engagement through event organizing within architecture-focused networks.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual or in-person (Toronto).

LICENSED ARCHITECT (OAA) at Moriyama Teshima Architects.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Areas of Expertise: Architectural design and master planning | Mass timber and sustainable building systems | Daylighting analysis and facade optimization | Contract administration and construction phases | Academic teaching and architectural research

Industry Experience: 7 years of extensive experience across civic institutions, residential developments, large-scale master plans, and public art installations. Currently leading the Yonge and Rosehill Condo Tower design, overseeing contract administration for BCIT’s Campus Services Building, and contributing to mixed-use residential projects with Atria Development.

Mentorship Focus:
– Guidance on integrating sustainability and passive design strategies
– Support with portfolio development and project storytelling
– Advice on navigating all phases of design and construction
– Sharing insight on the intersection of practice, research, and technology in architecture

Target Audience: New graduates seeking to strengthen design portfolios and gain exposure to sustainable practices. Internationally trained professionals looking to adapt to Canadian practice and standards. Early- to mid-career architects interested in mass timber, contract administration, or large-scale project delivery.

Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi)

Outside of Work: I am passionate about teaching and research, having taught courses in architectural theory, structures, and building systems. My curiosity extends to the social and ecological impacts of urban parks and how design shapes communities. Outside the studio, I enjoy exploring the relationship between technology, design, and sustainability.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual or in-person (Toronto).