Joem Elias Sañez

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11 Melon Street Valle Verde 1 Pasig RP 1604 +63 945 994 5975 j.sanez@columbia.edu github.com/israelias Download my CV sanez_cv_2021.pdf

Joem Elias Sanez is an architect and full stack developer based in Manila.

I'm currently enrolled in a Full Stack Software Development Diploma and actively pursuing an entry into the tech industry.

I bring excellent background and professional exposure from architecture, keen client services ability and a logical, responsive working style.

Joem Elias Sanez
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As a super-user of design software, I bring a unique voice to the tech stack.

Strength: "All-rounder"

As a developer, I bring excellent background and professional exposure from the disciplines of architecture and design.

Having had roles as both internal and external stakeholder in many projects, I hone a strategic and conscientious approach to client services. This has driven me to appreciate the opportunities and constraints of trades, technologies and marketing strategies unique to client-project locales. My experience in client services have also taught me the importance of understanding cultural nuances, and the values of diplomacy and mobility at a transnational scale.

As an active maker and creative professional, I have a shorthand with and passion for the design tool and its evolving facilities. I hone a rigorous approach for staying up-to-speed with tech and cover a broad spectrum of skills that serve the various stages, scales and scopes of project delivery.

I invariably produce with a strong desire to innovate and a conscientious approach to documentation. I approach programming as an inherent process of designing with intention.

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Expertise
  • Back End Development
  • Front End Development
  • UI / UX Design
  • Architectural Design
  • Design Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Documentation Control
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I’m committed to building and bridging skills honed through my experience and dedication to design and tech.

Top Strength: "Adaptability"

I bring an ambitious, opportunistic and resourceful approach to tech and its evolving tools.

As an architect (buildings) and developer (tech), I have come to approach skill-building as an inherent consequence of attaching a manner of adaptability to all things considered.

I believe the most essential skill is to be able to think and produce algorithmically. As a full stack developer, I stay up to speed with new tech by experimenting with new frameworks and nuanced workflows that exercises muscle memory and keeps the code flexible for growth and change.

My commitment is to be adaptable to new languages in order to grow, operate and contribute across platforms effectively and consistently.

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Coverage
  • HTML / HTML5
  • SCSS / CSS / CSS3
  • SASS
  • JavaScript / TypeScript / ReactJS
  • Python / Flask / Django
  • Mongo / GraphQL / PostgreSQL / SQL
  • MatLab / Octave
  • BIM / Revit
  • Rhino / AutoCAD
  • Adobe XD / PS / AI / ID
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I bring keen dexterity and constructive values to the modern collaborative environment.

Strength: "Mobility"

I am presently in pursuit of a Full Stack Software Development Diploma at Code Institute. As an active member of a program designed to replicate a modern Saas environment, I continue to appreciate the values and rewards of remote-based mentorship, work ethic and contribution.

Prior to this assignment, I had the privilege of working with Herzog & de Meuron and Foster + Partners on landmark projects in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. I obtained my Master of Architecture from Columbia University. I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Environmental Design from Otis College of Art and Design.

At Herzog & de Meuron in New York, I was immersed in the designed transformation of The Veteran’s Room at Park Avenue Armory. It is now a landmark cultural institution for the City, supporting education and events for a range of art forms. The achievement would not have been possible without the collaborative effort between NGOs, historic preservationists, local artisans, builders, and the leadership of our project architect. As a two-person team in our small satellite office, I was constantly challenged and excited by the breadth of execution and the depth of mentorship happening concurrently. The procedural revelation of layers and a reinterpretation of patterns to reconstitute a 140-year-old decorative scheme opened my eyes to actively discern what is of enduring aesthetic value.

At Foster + Partners Singapore, I spearheaded the efforts to document, bid and coordinate the fit-out of our new office in an 1850s heritage merchant building. In addition to authoring a comprehensive lease addendum to endorse all proposed building systems ranging from plumbing works for a new washroom and shower, mechanical works for new climate system, routing cables within wood panels for IT infrastructure, and a comprehensive security system, to our waste disposal; I managed our team resources to produce all drawing sets for costing and authority submissions. The result is a fully functional branded environment that establishes reconnaissance with a completely new culture and place.

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Education

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    Diploma Full Stack Software Development

    Code Institute Dublin

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    Master of Architecture

    Columbia University GSAPP New York

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    Bachelor of Fine Arts Environmental Design

    Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles

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Employment

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    Architect

    Foster + Partners New York/Singapore

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    Architectural Assistant

    Herzog & de Meuron Basel/New York

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    Design Intern

    Griffin Enright Architects Los Angeles

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I believe mastering default settings is the key to innovating effective alternatives.

Most lauded for: “Documentation style”

I strive to build product that showcases useful, educational and aesthetically pleasing documentation from conception to release.

My work is driven by an ambition to mastering default settings in order to innovate and propose its effective alternative. The results I produce are enabled by my commitment to thorough testing and representation of my ideas. I take pride in my ability to communicate through many different media, a skill strengthened by my proficiency at rapidly developing digital systems to visualize design iterations.

I am trained to write code with a didactic sensibility: the assumption that someone else will read it to learn from it. I invariably ensure that code is readable, well-formatted, well-tested, well-cited and well-documented. As a result, I program in a component-based manner in order to accommodate and facilitate growth and change.

As a resourceful and opportunistic developer with a design background, I am trained to approach problems with precedent and testing that yields a marketplace of solutions. This approach to solution-finding has taught me the rigor and importance of building muscle-memory while maintaining a fresh perspective toward old, existing and nuanced ideas. This has also taught me the values of seeing a problem from an angle that is different or unexplored without ever losing sight of the end goal.

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I have been lauded for the completeness that I dedicate to every aspect of every project.

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Michael Zhang
Michael Zhang

Associate at Zeckendorf Development

, Michael managed Joem Elias directly

In my years of experience leading teams as a Project Architect, Joem has continued to stand out as an exceptionally strong team member. What sets Joem apart are his values, energy and mobility. He has the unique ability to get people excited about an objective and thus making them eager to carry it out with him. This positive influence makes him invaluable to any team - his creation of this positive energy was highly effective and a delight to be a part of.

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Another one of Joem's strengths is his ability to approach design problems from an angle that is different and unexplored. As he is also able to consistently focus on the end goal, this results in a multitude of solutions that are unique and innovative. He is a true creative whose pure skill and results-driven artistry are consistently marked by his dedication to every task. These embodied virtues can easily find Joem success but it is his positive charisma and interpersonal ingenuity that will distinguish him as an effective leader and a meaningful asset to any company.

Gino Jacinto
Gino Jacinto

Lawyer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Legal Director, Legal Coordinator, Litigator, General Counsel

, Gino worked with Joem Elias but at different companies

To all concerned:

It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Mr. Sanez. I have had the pleasure of viewing Mr. Sanez’s professional development over the years, and I can state with confidence that he is a motivated and responsible person with a high degree of integrity. As such, I expect that he will be a very positive addition to any institution.

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Mr. Sanez takes the initiative to identify problems and devise solutions. His role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, and he has shown that he not only has these skills, but that he also has the ability to inspire respect and cooperation in teammates. He has shown that he is a very intelligent person with a mind well-suited to any challenge he may come across.

Per-Johan Dahl
Per-Johan Dahl

Associate Professor at The Department of Architecture and the Built Environment, Lund University

, Per-Johan managed Joem Elias directly

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to offer my highest recommendations for Mr. Joem Elias Sanez.

Mr. Sanez was the TA for my Fall 2010 theory class “Corporate and Consumer Environments” at OTIS College of Art and Design, Los Angeles. The class is committed to investigate the history and the theory of interior architecture. Drawing from literature and case study research, the course explores interior conditions and unfolds trends, patterns, and tensions of social and cultural production. Through lectures, discussions, and presentations, the discoveries are cross-referenced with theories on space construction to challenge the normalization of type and performance and thus instigate the interior’s transgressive potential.

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Mr. Sanez was a great resource. His participation in lectures and seminars marked a tone for the entire class. He has great knowledge in both history and theory, and a critical approach to disciplinary practices that makes him valuable for academic pursues. Mr. Sanez was responsible for reading and grading the weekly assignments -- a duty he fulfilled in the best way possible. He also collaborated with me on the organization and execution of the midterm and on the grading of the final assignments. I was impressed by his dedication, enthusiasm, and overall responsible and hard work oriented disposition. I have no hesitation to recommend Mr. Sanez with the highest recommendations I could offer anyone. He is a very responsible and hard working person and an exceptional person of caliber and talent.

Ioana Urma
Ioana Urma

Educational Designer, Reg. Arch., LEED AP

, Ioana was Joem Elias’ teacher

Joem was the best student in my architecture studio at Otis College of Art and Design, and one of the best students I've had in all the colleges and universities at which I have taught.

He excelled because he was very curious to learn and extremely hardworking, constantly pushing his own boundaries, trying and testing his designs in a variety of mediums (computer, real world model, concept, sketches). He is a passionate designer and has the ability to be self-critical.

Honors & Awards
  • Honorary Speaker

    May 2020 Code Institute at Trent Global College

    Invited Honorary speaker at Trent Global's BIM panel, covering the development and adoption of BIM in Singapore's tech landscape.

  • Pinnacle Award, Best High-Rise Building Design

    May 2019 The 39th Annual BILD Awards

    50 Scollard, Toronto, ON with Foster + Partners for Lanterra Developments c/o Montana Steele Strategic Marketing

  • Gold Award, Multifamily Community of the Year

    Feb 2019 National Association of Home Builders

    50 Scollard, Toronto, ON with Foster + Partners for Lanterra Developments c/o Montana Steele Strategic Marketing

  • Gold Winner, Spark Pro Design Awards

    Oct 2011 Spark Design & Architecture Awards

    2011 Spark Pro Gold Award for OTIS Social Space: "Landscape Extrusion"

  • Finalist, Spark Concept Design Awards

    Jul 2011 Spark Design Awards

    2011 Finalist, Spark Concept Design Awards: "Helix Lofts"

  • Gold Winner, Spark Concept Design Awards

    Jul 2011 Spark Design Awards

    2011 Gold Winner, Spark Concept Design Awards: "Synthetic Stimulus"

  • Honoree, Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award

    Jun 2011 LABC Architectural Awards

    2011 Honoree, Studio VI: "Synthetic Stimulus"

  • Honoree, AIA 2X8 VERGE Exhibition

    Jun 2010 American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter

    2010 Honoree, AIA 2X8 VERGE: "Helix Lofts"

  • Honoree, Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award

    Jun 2010 LABC Architectural Awards

    2010 Honoree, Studio V: "Urban Canvas"

  • 1st Place, Donghia Portfolio Awards

    Sep 2009 Angelo Donghia Foundation

    Reviewed by David J. Lewis of Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis (LTL)

  • Winner, 30K Angelo Donghia Scholarship For The Student Showing The Most Promise In Interior Design

    Jul 2009 Angelo Donghia Foundation

    Winner, 30K Donghia Senior Student Scholarship Award For The Student Showing The Most Promise in Design

  • Honoree, AIA 2X8 SHIFT Exhibition

    Jun2009 American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter

    2009 Honoree, AIA 2X8 SHIFT: "Urban Park"

  • Honoree, AIA 1:2 Charette Competition

    Mar 2009 American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter

    2009 Honoree, AIA 1:2 Charette Competition: "Food Chain"

  • Winner, Charette Competitions 2008-2009

    Mar 2009 Department of Architecture/Landscape/Interiors at Otis College of Art and Design

    2009 1st Place, OTIS A/L/I Charette Competition: "Made in L.A."
    2008 1st Place, OTIS A/L/I Charette Competition: "SGA Lobby"
    2008 2nd Place, OTIS A/L/I Charette Competition: "LA Forum"

  • 2nd Place, EDPA National Student Design Competition

    Feb 2009 Exhibit Designers and Producers Association

    2nd Place: "Get Green Exhibit"

  • 2nd Place, Donghia Portfolio Awards

    Sep 2008 Angelo Donghia Foundation

    Reviewed by Designer-In-Residence Eva Maddox of Perkins + Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments

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