# Purva G.

> Architect | Senior Design Manager | Associate

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/purvag

With experience in the architecture and planning industry, I am an Associate and Senior Design Manager at Gensler, a global leader in design and innovation. My mission is to create engaging, functional, and sustainable workplaces for diverse clients, ranging from big tech and startups to professional service firms and educational institutions.

As Licensed Architect and Design Manager , I have a strong expertise in all phases of design and construction, from concept development and prototype design to construction drawings and administration. I have successfully managed and delivered multiple projects of varying scales and complexities, exceeding client expectations and ensuring quality standards. I am also a team builder and a trusted partner, who collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, mentors junior staff, and contributes to the growth and vision of the firm.

## Work Experience
### Associate | Senior Design Manager @ Gensler
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
Senior design manager focused on workplace design and delivery - Big Tech, Startups, Professional service firms

### Project Manager @ LCA Architects Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Walnut Creek, CA
Retail, Educational and Civic Practice Area. Projects ranging from Tenant fit-outs, building repositioning, K-12 public sector projects and ground up constructions.

### Associate | Design Manager @ Gensler
Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California
Retail, Lifestyle Practice Area, Mixed Use, Retail Centers, Workplace
Role: Design Manager, Technical Lead, Team Builder and Trusted Partner. Projects range covers all stages of design - from prototype design through construction administration

### Technical Designer @ Gensler
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015
Retail & Lifestyle Practice Area
Role: Project Architect and Design Manager

### Interior Technical Designer @ Gensler
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Houston, Texas Area
Workplace & professional service firms

### Interior Designer / Technical @ Gensler
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco, California
Retail & Lifestyle

### Staff Designer/Technical @ Ruhf + Plitt Architects, Ltd.
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | Annapolis, Maryland
Job Captain - Custom and high end waterfront residential, educational and commercial T.I. Projects

### Certified Tutor @ University at Buffalo
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Buffalo, New York
Teach Algebra to jr. college students

### Designer @ Freelance
Jan 2003 – Jan 2006 | Pune Area, India
Freelance interior designer/ architect and custom furniture designer. Managed residential remodels from design through CA phase.

### Project Lead @ Kimaya - Architects, Planners, Historic Conservation
Jan 2005 – Jan 2005 | Pune Area, India

### Intern Architect @ Voussoirs Architects
Jan 2003 – Jan 2003 | Pune Area, India


## Education
### M.Arch. in Sustainable Architecture
University at Buffalo

### B.Arch in Architecture
Savitribai Phule Pune University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/purvaghate
- Portfolio: http://ruhfplittarchitects.com/
- Portfolio: http://www.gensler.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13