Tangents by Out of Architecture

Our guest today is Chi Bhatia, VP of Strategy & Growth at One Plan, a SaaS start-up that builds 2D & 3D technology for events & venues. Chi is also part of the amazing career consultant team at Out of Architecture.

Hear Chi share his journey from international student to completing LA’s first NFL stadium to now working at a tech startup providing support to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

On this episode of Tangents, Chi Bhatia of OnePlan, and Out of Architecture Career Consultant, shares his experiences transitioning from an Senior Designer to VP Strategy and Growth. Hear how being in Los Angeles, California impacted the trajectory of Chi’s career, and how he systematically approached each step of his journey, using his passion of sports as a driver for his success. 

Highlights:
  • Curious, Systematic, Calm
  • Taking advantage of your environment
  • Impact of studying architecture in LA
  • Being focused on finding work as an international student
  • How software proficiency matters in your job search
  • Unique Sports Studio at HKS evolving architecture
  • Career pivots influenced by passion and expertise
  • Why Architecture is an underrated profession


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Creators & Guests

Host
Silvia Lee
Host of Tangents
Guest
Chi Bhatia
VP Strategy & Growth at OnePlan
Producer
Erin Pellegrino
Co-Founder of Out of Architecture
Producer
Jake Rudin
Co-Founder of Out of Architecture

What is Tangents by Out of Architecture?

Welcome to Tangents by Out of Architecture, hosted by Silvia Lee. We’re highlighting some of our favorite stories from the amazing people we’ve met along our journey. We will hear how they created a unique career path for themselves from the variety of skills and talents they developed in and out of architecture.

Out of Architecture is a career consulting firm started by two Harvard-educated professionals interested in exploring the value of their skills both in and out of the architectural profession. We’re here to help you maximize all of the expertise you have honed as a designer to get you a role that fulfills and challenges you. We have the knowledge, experience, and connections to help you put your best self into the market–and reap the benefits.