Kai-Wen Tsai

Toronto, ON | (416) 838 6421 | kai.tsai@georgebrown.ca | LinkedIn: kai-tsai


Summary

BIM-focused technologist with experience in Revit-based modeling, construction documentation, and project coordination across residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. Currently completing a BIM Management postgraduate program and seeking a co-op role/placement in BIM/VDC workflows.


Education

BIM Management — Postgraduate Certificate
George Brown Polytechnic | Toronto, ON | 2025 - 2026 (Expected)

Interior Design — Bachelor’s Degree
George Brown Polytechnic | Toronto, ON | 2024 - 2025

Interior Design Technology — Advanced Diploma
George Brown Polytechnic | Toronto, ON | 2021 - 2024


Technical Skills

  • BIM & Modeling: Revit (architectural modeling and documentation – primary; MEP & structural – working knowledge); family creation and content development

  • Coordination: Navisworks (model aggregation, clash detection); Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC – document management, coordination, issue tracking)

  • Automation: Dynamo (parametric modeling and workflow scripting in Revit)

  • Drafting & Documentation: AutoCAD (construction documentation)

  • Visualization: SketchUp; Enscape; V-Ray

  • Codes & Standards: Ontario Building Code – applied review for interior layouts and detailing

  • Additional Tools & Exposure: Civil 3D; point cloud workflows; 3D scanning; AR/VR visualization


Professional Experience

& Pierre — Design Technician
Toronto, ON | 2025 - Present

  • Develop and maintain Revit and AutoCAD drawings and models to support model-based interior construction documentation across 30+ residential, commercial, and healthcare projects

  • Produce and update drawing sets (plans, details, schedules) based on design inputs, ensuring consistency and accuracy in documentation deliverables

  • Support coordination workflows using linked architectural models to review, update, and issue drawings

  • Create and manage custom BIM content and libraries, particularly for healthcare projects with limited standard resources and custom items

  • Extract model data for schedules and quantity take-offs, supporting documentation and coordination

  • Support QA/QC by reviewing layouts for code compliance and identifying discrepancies for coordination

M0851 — Brand Ambassador / Assistant Manager
Toronto, ON | 2018 - 2024

  • Managed daily operations including inventory, logistics coordination, and sales reporting

  • Coordinated stock transfers and supported operational efficiency across locations

  • Assisted in staff training and new store setup, ensuring consistent procedures and team performance

Roots — Team Lead
Toronto, ON | 2018 - 2021

  • Supervised daily operations and coordinated team workflows in a fast-paced retail environment

  • Managed inventory control, shipment scheduling, and inter-location logistics

  • Delegated tasks to team members to maintain operational efficiency and meet performance targets

  • Resolved on-site operational issues under time constraints