Mahesh Keswani Ph.D., Ap (c)

Mahesh Keswani, PhD(c), LEED AP has a diverse work experience spanning over decades. Mahesh is currently working as the Vice President of Administrative Services at CareOregon, where they lead various projects including business continuity, supportive housing, and facilities capital planning and administration. Their responsibilities involve strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and development and oversight of internal and external resources and teams.

Previously, Mahesh worked as a Principal at R.A.IN Worldwide, offering design, project management, and policy development consulting services internationally. Mahesh has also served as the Capital Improvement Project Manager at Washington County, where they were responsible for strategic planning, budget development, and capital project development and execution.

Earlier in their career, Mahesh worked as a Project Designer/Manager at Orcutt Winslow, where they designed and managed education, healthcare, and industrial projects. Mahesh also held the position of Manager of Client Services at RGLA, where they designed and managed commercial projects and provided facilities planning services for clients.

Furthermore, Mahesh gained valuable experience as a Graduate Architect (Intern) at the H.A.E.R Department of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Throughout their career, Mahesh has worked on projects of various scales and has expertise in strategic planning, design, project management, and administration.

Mahesh Keswani, PhD(c), LEED AP has a diverse education history. Mahesh began their educational journey in 1987 at the Academy of Architecture, where they earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree in 1992, focusing on the field of Architecture. In 1993, they furthered their education at Iowa State University, pursuing a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree, which they obtained in 1996. During this time, their field of study is not specified.

In 2001, Mahesh Keswani attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they obtained a Certificate in Project Management, specializing in the field of Project Management. Moving forward, in 2015, they enrolled at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture (SFIA), where they pursued a Master of Science in Green Building. Their field of study during this program was Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. It is not specified when their studies at SFIA ended.

Currently, Mahesh Keswani is engaged in pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Lisbon - School of Architecture. Mahesh began this program in 2019 and is expected to complete it in 2024. Their research focus within the Ph.D. program is Urbanism.