Nikolay Gerasimov

World-class expert in computational engineering.

I have more than 20 years of experience in construction industry along with PhD degree in physics. Started as a freelancer in my student days I was self-managed from the beginning and independent from practices of traditional design offices, so I skipped “PDF+Excel”-phase. I have used Revit since 2006, done building energy modelling in EnergyPlus and calculations in MagiCAD. Current rise of machine power inspires me to keep the pace and help others in its adoption.

Experience

One-person company
Sole proprietorship, Vienna, Mar 2026 – present

I provide services as a consultant and developer to solve engineering problems of a broad range. I have my own tech stack and IT infrastructure to keep development secure and cost-effective. Points of interest: Revit addins, ETL pipelines, geometrical and optimization problems.

BIM MEP Expert
Plandata GmbH, Vienna, Feb 2018 – Oct 2025

In this role, I focus on solving complex, interdisciplinary, and non-standard challenges in the BIM domain. My work bridges the gap between design, data, and technology — creating solutions that are robust, scalable, and deeply integrated into everyday project workflows.

BIM Engineer
BuroHappold Engineering, Berlin, Oct 2015 – Jan 2018

As part of a small, high-performing BIM team, I worked on complex local and international projects, collaborating closely with colleagues from Poland, Denmark, and the UK. My role combined hands-on project delivery with advanced BIM coordination, automation, and technical problem solving.

Consulting engagement
MegaMade, Apr 2015 – Sep 2015

Consultancy on digital document management and workflows automation. Short-term position to help one of the leading civil infrastructure design office to adopt best practices of modern engineering.

Senior HVAC Engineer
AECOM, Oct 2012 – Dec 2014

Joined AECOM’s newly established multidisciplinary office in St. Petersburg and played a key role in shaping its BIM-driven MEP design strategy from the ground up. Built and led a team of four engineers, establishing standards, workflows, and digital practices that later became the company’s internal benchmark.

Skills

  • Project management
  • Systems engineering
  • Building multi-step processes
  • Mathematical programming
  • Data pipelines
  • Risk management

Tools

Python

C#

C++

PostgreSQL

Neo4j

IFC

OpenCascade

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Forma Services

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio (NREL)

SysML

UML

Google OR-Tools