Cesar Escalante
Email: crearch@stanford.edu
As Autodesk's architecture innovation evangelist, Cesar leverages his two-decade career at industry leaders like Gensler, HOK, and Flad Architects to champion cutting-edge technologies. A deep passion for computational design and digital prototyping complements his expertise in delivering multi-billion-dollar projects. A recognized thought leader, Cesar shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and education while actively shaping the industry through leadership roles in the American Institute of Architects. Cesar is the 2025 Chair of the AIA National Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community and Board Director of the AIA San Francisco. Cesar holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Austin.
Vinayak Jain
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Email: vinayak3@stanford.edu
Vinayak Jain is a graduate student at Stanford University, pursuing a master’s in Sustainable Design and Construction with a focus on management. He has worked on projects ranging from residential and warehouse developments in India to a large-scale progressive design-build garage at San Francisco International Airport, where he gained hands-on experience in sustainability integration and project coordination. Passionate about collaboration and industry growth, Vinayak serves as President of Stanford’s AGC Student Chapter and as the CMAA Student Chapter liaison, creating opportunities for students to learn, connect, and lead. He brings a background in civil engineering and a strong interest in making construction practices more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
Anya Ghose
Email: rghose21@stanford.edu
I am a second-year master’s student in the Sustainable Design and Construction program. I have trained as an architect with my minor in sustainability and am passionate about low-carbon, data driven design.
Over the past year I have served as Construction Manager and sustainability manager for my team in the AEC Global Teamwork program at Stanford, interned in building decarbonization and am currently doing research in AI for building decarbonization.
I am always a people person first so feel free to chat with me about horror movies and jazz music while we're troubleshooting your REVIT models. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and helping you get started on your BIM journey!