Shawn
QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional with positive, spirited attitude towards helping people understand the tools and processes for drafting, CAD programs, design analysis, engineering operations and computer processes. Experienced in drafting, design, architecture, and engineering. Responsible for major projects, client interface and correspondence, design specifications, office procedures, computer based filing systems, and team solutions to engineering problems.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Pacific CAD Design, Inc., Fresno, CA May 2011 – Current
CAD Resource Manager
Using AutoCAD 2008-2012 Design Package Suite. CAD Mech a 3rd party software for drawing MEP.
Generated 3D Models referencing building Layout and the infrastructure of parts and systems, Spool
HVAC Ductwork and process piping for entire systems.
Improved drafting procedures; established new color table, updated company title block and logo.
Maintained workstations and server. Created custom backup routine on the file server. Assisted others to solve
computer problems and eliminate virus intrusions.
Consulting and Short Term Contracts, 2008 – 2011
Phoenix, AZ, Bakersfield, Visalia, Sacramento, CA
Projects included: A legal office needing a quick response due to server crash. I established a backup and restoration protocol, hard-drive failure analysis, cleaned up server increasing disk space utilization, prepared custom scripts for backup. Engaged Carbonite-Pro for offsite/feild laptops, streamlined IT service department, implemented document control and mapped their network layout.
E-BryIT: Contracted as Dell Representative, to examine current network and workstations, implement new network settings with sonic firewall, workstations and other peripheral devices.
Cenergy Power: Initiated use of Autodesk project package system, later introduced Solidworks for modeling Solar Panels and begin usage of EPDM so that the engineers could stay in sync with their file coordination.
Excel Restoration: Creating Architectural plans necessary for obtaining building permits.
Stylz- Southern California Wholesale: Design custom automobile front end grills with Solidworks.
Performed software programming or updates for various version sets of AutoCAD, MS applications, and Linux.
MNS Engineers, Inc., Bakersfield, CA January 2007 – September 2008
CAD Resource Manager
Coordinated a CAD department of 50 drafters and 24 E.I.T.s responsible for monthly production of drawings, engineering changes and customer notifications. Developed standard drafting practices for use with AutoCAD ’08, Land Development (LDD) Civil Design and survey programs. Wrote company procedures and CAD standards, saving significant cost and improving quality. Created topographic surveys from GPS data then translated into ground surface 3D models. Designed grading and drainage plans, profiles, site plans and sections of wet utilities. Provided AutoCAD support, and training for co-workers to use Civil 3D and other drafting tools. Configured workstations to use roaming profiles for domain logins on windows 2003 server. Supported drafting server functions for multiple employee computer work stations.
Branum Group, Inc., Visalia, CA October 2004 – January 2007
CAD Manager / IT Administrator
Brought into small startup company by a previous engineering supervisor to developed drafting procedures for AutoCAD, create computer operating procedures for Linux Servers, SMB Networking, Postfix Email, Spamassassin, web page designs and login/password protection for sensitive data sharing with clients. Drafting responsible for subdivision layout. Created 3D Topographic surveys, ALTAs and surfaces reflecting the ground surface models and boundary conditions. Worked from architectural and civil engineering plans creating grading plots, utility layouts, SD/SS/Water generation plans, ground profiles and sections. Assisted contractors with material takeoffs so they could obtain the correct amount of supplies and materials. Provided GPS data to developers to complete specific grading and drainage plans. Implemented SolidWorks program for use with Solar panels and, to show bursting strength and weakness in piping designs.
Forester-Weber, Visalia, CA May 2002 – October 2004
CAD Manager / IT Administrator
Updated an established Civil Design Company using outdated computer equipment and software. Created an engineering working environment with Linux based servers for SMB Networking, Postfix email and Apache Web Design tied to server side antivirus scanning. Created company drafting standards and LSP routines. Built, supported, and maintained routine server functions for multiple employee workstations. Trained employees in the use of AutoCAD Design to create details and layouts of utilities below ground consisting of storm, sewer and water pipelines for numerous subdivisions.
Quad-Knopf, Visalia, CA May 2001 – May 2002
Senior CAD Technician
Using my knowledge of AutoCAD Land Development and Civil Design I created subdivision layouts, construction details and below ground utility designs for housing subdivisions. Created detail plot plans and exhibits, assisted in creating company drafting standards and LSP routines.
Bookman-Edmonston, A Division of Navigant Consulting, Inc. Sacramento, CA June 1998 - October 2000
CAD Supervisor
Designed and wrote specifications for CAD computers that are current a...
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