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