CAD Designer/Drafter

Jonathan N. Matocha

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

A CAD drafting position where I can pursue professional growth and personal improvement in conjunction with expanding my knowledge of CAD software/programs used in the areas of Architectural and Engineering

EDUCATION

A.A.S. in Architectural & Engineering Computer Aided Design-Interdisciplinary Specialty--Austin Community College, Austin, Texas (Graduation Date: December 2010)

Civil CAD Specialization Certificate--Austin Community College, Austin, Texas (Certificate Date: August 2009)

Certified Autodesk Advanced Software Operator-- Austin Community College, Austin, Texas (Certificate Date: June 2009)

SPECIALIZED COURSES

Mechanical Drafting: Inventor and Solid Works used to create detail and assembly drawings of machine parts applying dimensioning techniques and standards including GDT. Created parts lists, section views, specified threaded fasteners and produce working engineering drawings.

Solid Modeling: Solid Works used to create advanced solid geometry for individual machine parts, assemblies, and produce working engineering drawings applying dimensioning techniques and standards including GDT. Create 3D part models and 3D assemblies of machine parts.

Civil: AutoCAD Land Desktop used to create drawings for civil engineering and surveying industry including land development, transportation, public works, boundary and title surveys, residential platting, and right-of-way maps.

Advanced Civil: AutoCAD Civil 3D software used to create surface models and analysis, corridor modeling, site development, grading, road design, subdivision/land planning, utility design using a dynamic model approach.

Topographical Drafting: AutoCAD Civil 3D used to create plotting of surveyor's field notes, elevations, contour lines, plan, and profiles, lying out of traverses. Researched and implemented local jurisdiction design criteria in the creation of a set of residential survey and engineering plans.

Building Codes and Inspection: Examination of the IRC and local building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes.

Technical Illustration: Autodesk 3D’s Max used to create pictorial drawings including isometrics, oblique’s, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis put on the designing and creation of solid models, 3D animations, and detailed rendering.

GIS: ArcGIS used to analyze spatial (geographic) datum to solve real world problems. Emphasis put on cartography, data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using ArcGIS. The integration of multiple geographic variables to analyze possible construction sites for development and feasibility of desired construction projects.

Architectural/Commercial: Revit used to prepare detailed working drawings for a commercial building utilizing BIM technology, emphasizing accuracy of details and knowledge of building materials to create site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, and schedules.

Structural Drafting: AutoCAD used to create structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and structural steel framing systems, including detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards.

Integrated Circuit Layout and Design: Cadence Virtuoso/Allegro used in the Linux system to interpret logic gate symbols and schematics of base circuits to construct layouts where DRC and LVS verification where used to ensure physical and electrical construction.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced Proficiencies: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land Desktop, Revit, Inventor, 3D’s MAX, Solid Works, Microstations Bentley, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word Intermediate Proficiencies: ArcGIS/ArcView, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics Diva, and Linux Operating System

WORK HISTORY

Various Contract Work April 2012 to Present

Duties include drafting fabrication drawings and mechanical assemblies using Inventor and Solid Works by applying sound design principals and standards. Developed bills of materials used in the biding process. Used Civil 3D to draft all phases of street, water, sewer plan, and profiles for commercial and residential construction including the integration of Revit based BIM construction documents.

Advanced 1 Engineering Georgetown, Texas May 2011 to March 2012

The company focus is on geospatial development, field engineering, drafting, fiber/coax design, and project management for all facets of civil, commercial, and residential telecommunications. Duties included, but not limited to creation of civil data based, utility route, and electronics maps; As-built Updates; MDU and Permit Detail Drawings; Re-Power Drafting; Fiber Drafting; Splicing Documentation; Address Association; Map Database Development and civil data exchange; Detail Maps; Customized Bill of Materials (BOM). Projects varying in size from new neighborhood development, to major civil city fiber distribution and upgrades. Extensive use of Microstations Bentley and various Auto Desk/ Revit software formats to tailor to needs and results.

G-H Systems Houston, Texas January 2005 to December 2009

The company focus entailed the engineering, design, fabrication, installation, and repair of water/waste-water treatment plants and systems. Duties included, but not limited to, drafting mechanical drawings of detailed pipe fabrication and specifications used in the transportation of water and wastewater. Drafted layouts of water treatment control systems and treatment plants using AutoCAD Civil 3D. On site collection of civil data used to create preliminary AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and revisions to existing design. Project site visits to implement preventative maintenance and determine potential needs for repair and improvements. Review of rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to create mechanical assemblies and 3D models of complex parts. Produced mechanical arrangements and sub-assemblies for pump and lift stations. Reviewed shop plans to finish working drawings in Solid Works to aid in the fabrication of as needed special parts.

Lawerence/Bezdeck Builders Austin, Texas April 1999 to December 2004

All phases of custom home building and neighborhood development. Duties included, but not limited to, Foreman of eight + crew using AutoCAD Civil 3D to performed initial site layout and preparation for the construction of large custom homes and neighborhood developments. Actual Hands on structural framing and finish-out relating to various construction projects. Accompanied survey crews and developers to inspect and collect civil data required for site planning and land development using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. The application of civil standards to draft subdivision plats, land plans, mortgage surveys, slope maps, and surface modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Land desktop software.

Signor Inc. Austin, Texas August 1996 to February 1999

Company centralized around the design, fabrication, and erection of marinas, custom steel boat docks, boatlifts, tram systems, pile driving for slab support, dredging, steel bridgework, and erosion control/bulkhead. Duties included, but not limited to, site survey, layout, steel fabrication, stainless steel welding, crane/excavator operation, operation of various large boats/tugs/barges, ornate metal work/finish-out, metal stairs, tram systems, control boxes, blue-print reading, and troubling shooting. Custom designed marinas and private boat ramps. Disassembly of various equipment producing as-built drawings then reassembled the equipment. Gained experience in the preparation of engineered plans and project documentation.

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