Daegeun Kim
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About

Daegeun Kim

I am a design technologist exploring how AI, computation, and data-driven methods can create new possibilities for AEC industries. My work focuses on developing technologies for spatial problems across scales, from buildings and BIM systems to cities and geospatial environments, transforming complex spatial data into tools, insights, and more informed design decisions.

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Education

Jun 2025 – May 2026

Columbia University

M.S. Computational Design Practices · New York, NY

Sep 2017 – May 2023

The University of Hong Kong

B.A. Architectural Studies · Hong Kong

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Experience

Jul 2026 – Present

FurnishUp

Freelance Software Engineer · New York, NY

Mar 2024 – May 2025

HanmiGlobal

Assistant Construction Manager / Inspector · Pyeongtaek, Korea

Nov 2023 – Feb 2024

HanmiGlobal

Assistant Project Manager · Budapest, Hungary

Aug 2023 – Nov 2023

OTAK

On-the-Job Training · Portland, OR, USA

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

SOSU Architects

Architectural Intern · Seoul, Korea

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Qualifications & Languages

Qualifications

  • Korean Certified Architectural Engineer
  • LEED Green Associate
  • Republic of Korea Army (Artillerist)

Languages

  • English
  • Korean
  • Mandarin Chinese

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Skills & Tools

Programming

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • C#
  • SQL

Data & Machine Learning

  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • scikit-learn
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib

Geospatial & Visualization

  • GeoPandas
  • Shapely
  • QGIS
  • ArcGIS
  • D3.js
  • three.js
  • p5.js
  • Tableau

Computational Design & BIM

  • Rhino + Grasshopper
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp

Design & Media

  • Figma
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • Premiere Pro

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Beyond the work

Outside of my technical work, I photograph cities and landscapes.

Photography portfolio →

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Contact

The best way to reach me is by email. I'm always glad to talk about AI, computation, and design in the built environment.