- An Architect from Bangalore University (Class of 1993), with a Master of Science in Land
& Real Estate Development in Texas A&M University, College Station, USA (Class of 1997) & a Recipient of the Prestigious Alumni Scholarship.
- Shivaram has worked with some of the prestigious design & consulting firms in the international arena, including CBRE,
Cushman & Wakefield (C&W). Under his stewardship as General Manager in C&W, the South India Office emerged as the Best Performing Office in Asia.
- As a co-founder of Habitat Ventures Group, a Real Estate Development Enterprise undertaking residential and commercial projects in Bangalore.
As a Co-founder, Shivaram is one of the fountainheads that has shaped the company’s growth. He has had an overwhelming influence on work philosophy
and culture making the Group a keenly watched company amongst peers. Shivaram is responsible for corporate affairs, finance, legal and marketing
initiatives of the company and leads the respective teams.
Some key accomplishments:
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• Pioneered the conceptualization and established ‘Villament’ as a game-changing variant in the market place and is Co-owner of the trademark issued by the Trademarks Registry, GOI.
• The Group has been recognized nationally and internationally with numerous awards, for the organization, its website, marketing, and various projects.
- Shivaram was nominated and has served as the Treasurer of CREDAI – Karnataka 2019-21 - 2021-23, He is nominated and is serving as the GB Member of CREDAI – Bangalore – 2023-25.
- Shivaram is affiliated with numerous professional institutions - Council of Architecture (CA), India, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Karnataka Chapter, Indian Institute of
Interior Designers (IIID), Bangalore Chapter, Member, The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University, USA, Member, Real Estate Development Alumni Club (REDAC), Texas A&M University,
USA amongst others.
- Shivaram takes an active role and is part of numerous philanthropic causes and organizations – including being a Trustee in Malakala Shivaramiah Setty Venkatamma Charities, (a family charitable trust),
Vasavi Vidya Niketan, Vasavi Eductional Trust and a Committee Member of Higher Education Scholarship Committee of Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust.