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I am an architectural designer with a Master of Architecture from California College of the Arts and three years of diverse international experience in architecture and project management. My expertise lies in user-centered, site-responsive, and sustainable design, translating innovative ideas into practical solutions through BIM technology. I've successfully led design standards and mentored teams across various project typologies, including K-12 schools and mixed-use developments. Licensed in two countries, I hold an NCARB record and bring a global perspective to every project. My notable contributions span over 50 residential projects and multiple commercial endeavors in Saudi Arabia. If you need a skilled designer who combines creativity with technical knowledge to elevate your project, let's connect to discuss how I can add value to your vision.

I am Karen Wilkins, a licensed Architect in California, North Carolina, Montana and Georgia, a member of the American Institute of Architects, NCARB certified and Interior Design ASID certified. With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, I have been actively engaged in producing construction documents and renderings utilizing Autocad, DataCad, Sketchup, 3D Max, Lumion and Revit across a diverse range of projects, from modest endeavors to expansive undertakings. My proficiency extends to Architecture Design, Interior design, Landscaping design, and Structural design. I prepare plans that are ADA, Zoning and “Building and Safety” code compliant as well as compliant with fire safety, Green Building Design, and MEP codes. I prepare HERS proficiency reports and Title 24 Energy compliance reports. If needed, I prepare Architectural Product Specification Manuals and Notification to Bidders Manuals. Throughout my 25 year career, I have had the privilege of contributing to various projects encompassing schools, sports facilities, restaurants, office and tenant improvements, multi-family apartment complexes, hotels, custom homes, and subdivisions. Additionally, I have adeptly navigated the intricacies of preparing architecture presentations for jurisdictional Architecture Review Committees and Planning Department public hearings for proposed projects. As a knowledgeable, reliable, and detail-oriented freelance architect, I am adept at delivering prompt and efficient solutions for many architecture problems and I am enthusiastic about the prospect of collaborating with you to facilitate the permitting process for your projects. I look forward to hearing from you about your project and discussing how I can assist you further. Sincerely, Karen Wilkins Registered Architect | AIA | NCARB | ASID California, North Carolina and Georgia

As a licensed architect with extensive experience in design, documentation, and visualization, I possess advanced proficiency in industry-leading software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite. My background includes a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), and I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative architectural solutions through a seamless integration of technical expertise and creative design.

What I Offer: ✅ Architectural Design & Planning – From schematic designs to detailed construction documents. ✅ 3D Visualization & Walkthroughs – High-quality renderings and animations to bring projects to life. ✅ Zoning & Permitting – Expertise in building codes and regulations to facilitate approvals. ✅ Software Proficiency – Unreal Engine, Revit, AutoCAD, V-Ray, Lumion, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Chief Architect. Why Work With Me? ✔️ Detail-Oriented & Deadline-Driven – I ensure precision and timely delivery. ✔️ Client-Centric Approach – I prioritize your vision while adding value with my expertise. ✔️ Remote Collaboration – Efficiently working with firms and clients worldwide.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT AND DRAFTER ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I use the following software at Expert level. 🖥 AutoCAD 🖥 SketchUp 🖥 Enscape 🖥 Twinmotion 🖥 Adobe photoshop Struggling to turn your floor plans into spaces that truly work? Or looking for realistic 3D visuals before investing in construction? You’re in the right place. I deliver: ✅ Modern floor plans optimized for function & flow ✅ Photo-realistic renders that let you see your project before it’s built ✅ Interior & exterior concepts that balance creativity with practicality I help homeowners, developers, and businesses transform their vision into modern, practical, and stunning designs. With expertise in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and Photoshop, Recently, I’ve worked on projects ranging from cozy minimalist interiors to large-scale cultural spaces, always focusing on maximizing space and bringing ideas to life with clarity and style. Clients describe me as fast, detail-oriented, and easy to collaborate with. For me, it’s not just about drawings or software—it’s about creating a smooth, enjoyable process where your ideas lead the way, and I make them shine. 👉 Want me to prepare a quick sample layout or render from your project to show you what’s possible? Let’s connect today.

🔥 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜/𝗠𝗟 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 | 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 | 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 | 𝟭𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔥 A highly accomplished and results-driven AI/ML Architect with over 10 years of experience, specializing in architecting and deploying advanced AI/ML solutions for enterprise clients across diverse industries including airline, automotive, marketing analytics, political outreach, and fact-checking for publishers. My background spans the entire AI/ML lifecycle, from strategic solution design to hands-on implementation and operationalization of scalable, real-world systems. I'm currently leading the team at AI Arch Solutions to excel at translating complex business challenges into innovative, AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable ROI. 💪 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 💪 𝘼𝒈𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒊𝙘 𝘼𝑰 & 𝑨𝙪𝒕𝙤𝒏𝙤𝒎𝙤𝒖𝙨 𝙎𝒚𝙨𝒕𝙚𝒎𝙨 ● 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: ReAct (Reasoning and Acting), RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), Hierarchical Agent Architectures (e.g., Manager-Worker) ● 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Tool Use & Function Calling, Complex Task Decomposition, Dynamic Planning & Reasoning, Self-Correction & Reflection Loops (e.g., Reflexion) ● 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Designing and implementing agent memory systems, including short-term (context window), long-term (vector databases), and structured memory approaches ● 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Advanced prompt chaining, state tracking across multi-turn interactions, and managing conversational context for complex tasks 𝑫𝙖𝒕𝙖 𝙎𝒄𝙞𝒆𝙣𝒄𝙚 & 𝘿𝒂𝙩𝒂 𝑬𝙣𝒈𝙞𝒏𝙚𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙣𝒈 ● 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Data cleaning, data imputation, feature engineering, feature space reduction (PCA) ● 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: LLMs, Neural Networks, NLP (BERT, ELMO, GPT Variants), K-Means / Hierarchical Clustering, Logistic Regression, Random Forest (XGBoost), K-Nearest Neighbor, Naïve Bayes, GridSearch, Causal Inference, Bayesian Marketing Mix Modeling ● 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Tableau, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash ● 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, NLTK, LangChain, Streamlit), SQL, Java, R ● 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Vertex AI), AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, S3), Databricks, Airflow (DAGs), Pinecone, PostgreSQL ● 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Regression Discontinuity Design, Interrupted Time Series, A / B Testing