Arnav started with UPLAND in May 2023. At UPLAND, he has developed strong skills in interpretation of land use regulations and site planning, and gained experience in municipal planning, preparing development applications and conducting public engagement. Arnav recently completed a Master of Planning degree at Dalhousie University, where his research focused on improving public understanding of planning issues. As part of his degree, Arnav also gained practical experience in conducting public engagement and working closely with municipalities on planning projects. Previously, Arnav completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He has working knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and presentation graphics applications. He has the essential technical skills and passion for public engagement required to be an efficient and innovative planner.