Curriculum Vitae

Miko Adam-Kando

My experience spans AI, automation and software, alongside housing assets, building surveying, operational management, construction and independent products. My background combines artificial intelligence and software engineering with carpentry, timber construction, long-term operations, social housing and surveying.

Experience

2025–present

Project Manager, Asset Optimisation

Peabody

Inspection and appraisal of housing assets to inform investment, development, disposal and long-term strategy. The work includes options appraisal, technical due diligence and coordination across residents, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

2025

Building Surveyor

Peabody

Surveyed routine and specialist repairs, diagnosed defects, specified solutions and managed contractors across London.

2024–2025

Building Maintenance Inspector

Wandsworth Council

Inspected maintenance and void works, recommended repairs, managed contractors and supported disrepair investigations.

2023–2024

Timber-frame supervision

Greencore Homes

Supervised timber-frame work on airtight, low-energy homes, including the Hook Norton Community Land Trust development.

2021–2023

Carpenter and site supervisor

Warmhome Retrofit / subcontracting

Worked on a London new-build and managed trades, procurement, programme, safety, quality and client communication.

2019–2021

Carpenter and inspector

Shepherds Bush Housing Group

Responsive repairs and inspections in occupied social homes, with a focus on defects, maintenance and resident impact.

2004–2019

Operational management

CIBT

Supervised visa agents and couriers in a fast-moving service environment. Managed work allocation, external queries, sensitive information and financial transactions.

2001–2004

Founder and builder

Kando Design & Build

Ran a small timber-construction business delivering garden rooms, offices, decks and bespoke structures. Managed CAD, materials, workers, contractors, accounts, quality and client relationships.

1999–2001

Software engineer

Abacus Emedia / Britnet

Built early web and content-management systems using ASP, SQL and JavaScript.

Education

In progress

MSc Building Surveying

University of the Built Environment

1996–2000

BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence, 2:1

University of Westminster

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery, Distinction
  • AECB CarbonLite Retrofit training
  • A2 Certificate of Competency
  • General VLOS Certificate

Independent work

Community work

2025–present

Ealing Community Land Trust

Volunteer member contributing to affordable-housing design and development discussions.

2025–2026

Responsible Futures Working Group

University of the Built Environment

2013

Field to Fork Organics

Helped establish a cooperative organic fruit and vegetable box scheme in north-west London.