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.