Balmiki joins NELSON with over two decades of experience in design, construction, and team management. As a seasoned leader with experience in diverse organizations, he will build upon the strong foundation of the industrial practice while increasing awareness at a national level. Balmiki brings leadership and creative problem-solving skills with expertise in managing budgets and developing competitive growth strategies. His deep understanding of both the practice and business side of architecture brings a balanced perspective and knowledge to client demands and expectations. 

“Architects and designers have a responsibility to impact the built environment positively,” comments Balmiki. “By joining such a well-established firm with such a great geographical reach, I am excited to continue shaping the built environment while growing the industrial practice as a whole.”

In his new role, Balmiki will bring a deep understanding of the current state of business and examine growth opportunities to create a clear plan for the future. His passion lies in omni-channel retailing, a topic that was successfully executed only a few times pre-pandemic. As consumer behavior and the retail industry continue to change, it’s important to Balmiki that the industrial practice team can create a seamless consumer experience across channels.

Before joining NELSON, Balmiki worked at MG2, where he spent the past several years as an Associate Principal leading a team working on complex industrial and mixed-use projects in various phases for prominent developers, retailers, and e-commerce companies.