JOHN T. BALLWAY

5674 Landfall Dr.  Virginia Beach, VA  23462 ▪ 757.773.3830 ▪  jballway@msn.com

 

SUMMARY

A highly proficient CAD Technician able to produce detailed drawings accurately and efficiently.  Highly proficient in AutoCAD and a vaGIS software and equipment. Recognized as a “Certified Professional” by Autodesk in 2009. Currently seeking a career as a CAD operator or technician.

 

EXPERIENCE

12/2013 to CurrentAerotek (in conjunction with Clark Nexsen) / US Navy

Civil Discipline Specialist / Civil Discipline Lead / Trip Captain

§ As civil discipline specialist, identify, document, and photograph components of potable water systems, salt water systems, fire water protection systems, sanitary and storm sewer systems.

§ As civil discipline specialist, utilize tools, such as GPS enabled cameras and sub-centimeter accurate positioning equipment to map existing utility systems.

§ As discipline lead, coordinate efforts among field teams to complete the scope of the project, safely and efficiently.

§ As trip captain, oversee the entire effort throughout site for all disciplines and report on progress.  Responsible for corresponding with the client’s facility engineer (or manager) any security or safety issues vital to operations.  Ensure all team members participate in the daily safety briefing, while ensuring all the equipment is maintained properly.

 

9/2011 to 8/2013Performance-Based Solutions, Inc. / US Coast Guard

CAD Specialist III

§ Performed field work including inspection of real property assets, as well as data collection with GPS enabled cameras.

§ Produced graphical representations of site plans using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

§ Processed and water-marked geo-referenced photos using GPS Photo Link.

§ Assisted in the development of CAD standards for USCG “Official Plot Plans.”

 

4/2007 to 9/2011Applied Management Engineering

GIS Analyst / Certified CAD Specialist

§ Maintained, processed, created, and edited ESRI shape files using GPS Pathfinder and AutoCAD Map 3D.

§ Developed and documented company process for constructing GIS referenced maps, showing existing utility systems, using AutoCAD Map 3D 2010.

§ Other work experience included mapping of underground utilities and their components using GIS and AutoCAD. Additionally, structural drawing experience included production of detailed floor plans and elevations for commercial / judicial /detention facilities nationwide (up to and exceeding 100,000 SF graphical representation / as built).

 

EDUCATION

2009Associates of Applied Sciences – Computer-Aided Drafting

(Respective to Architectural Engineering)

Tidewater Community College – Virginia Beach, VA (Graduated Magna Cum Laude)

 

REFERENCES

Lt. Robert “Bo” VespiU.S. Coast Guard419.494.7547

Brian BasslerApplied Management Engineering757.309.0795

Collette DawudPerformance-Based Solutions703.575.6463