Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, December 2013

Professional Concentration in Information Technology Studies and Industrial Drafting Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 

w Programming Fundamentalsw Programming For Info Tech 1w Intro to Web Development

w Introduction to Multimediaw Intro to Network Securityw Network Fundamentals

w PC Hardware I/IIw PC Operating Systemw Intro To UNIX

w Technology Transferw Ethics in Information Technology

Associate in Occupational Studies in Industrial Drafting Technology, 1994 

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

w Geometric Tolerancing I/IIw Machine Design I & IIw Manufacturing Process I/II

w Material & Processing I/IIw Strength Materialw Statics (Engineering)

w Mechanism

UPDATES & DESIGNS, INC., Rochester, NY, 2015-present              

Drafting and Designing Company

CAD Technician

w        Maintains and updates Geographic Information Systems for urban infrastructure and gas mapping and/or performs CAD for designing detailed design projects of residential gas distribution systems or assessment maps in order to support the functions of the department to which they are assigned. Participates in the development of GIS/CAD database to support Rochester Gas & Electric, and New York State Electric & Gas Engineering department with a range of civil designing project. Utilizing Iberdrola USA FTP’s ArcGIS 9 (ArcMap).

w        Produces and prepares and prepares CAD drawings, piping isometric design, layouts, maps, Gas Service Order sketch, and graphic representation in the field of civil engineering, including but not limited to site plans, grading plans, utility plans, gas substation, electrical power & control wiring (power distribution, schematic & ladder diagrams, transmission and substation design) and pavement markings, and detail objects.

w        Evaluates GIS designing analysis for the coordination of the final map deliverable for clients, Rochester Gas & Electric, New York State Electric & Gas and Iberdrola USA.

w        Monitors mapping work and the updating of maps in order to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new and/or changed information, and compliance with rules and regulations.

w        Performs data conversion tasks involving Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Utility As-Built packages in hardcopy and AutoCAD and Microstation formats.

M/E ENGINEERING, P.C, Rochester, NY, 2000-2009             

Consulting Engineers – Mechanical and Electrical

Electrical Drafter/CAD Operator

w        Performed assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, and procedures in carrying out computer-aided design (CAD) tasks to supply value-driven solutions for the employer’s clients.

w        Provided judgment required in details of work and in making preliminary selections and adoptions of drawing layouts, standard details, symbols, formal and informal notes, discussions with Project Engineers and Project Designers. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

w        Primarily coordinated with the Project Engineer and designers to provide professional engineering expertise on technical areas and standard designs/detailed drawings to develop infrastructure project designs in Security System, CCTV System, and Fire Alarm System for client Wegmans Food Market.

w        Analyzed drawings to determine the proper drawing required for the specific purpose, the view or slide that most accurately illustrates the module or feature queried, and any other support documents in contracts, design memos, reports and archive reports required to provide expedients for Project Engineers.

w        Managed and analyzed a complete and current engineering drawing database and computerized index to provide resources for all engineering departments (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing).

w        Fully capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously

w        Utilized MicroStation.

OPTICAL GAGING PRODUCTS INC, Rochester, NY, 1996-1999

A global leader in optical and multisensor 3D dimensional measurement technology

Electrical Detail Drafter           

w        Produced detailed, fully toleranced manufacturing and assembly drawings from engineer's basic design, including exploded views and cross-sections where needed.

w        Collaborated with electrical engineering and manufacturing production departments in drafting, detailing, proofreading, and modifying automated cabling systems used for all product assemblies.

w        Accessed in manufacturing inventory, checking, revising and filing all technical documentations for SmartScope products, this includes making Bill of Material and Engineering Releases for productions.

w        Applied computer-aided design equipment and conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and traditional drafting tools such as boards, pencils, protractors, and T-squares.

w        Utilized OrCAD and CADSTAR by configuring process timing, setting tasks, testing, actual observation, analysis of existing conditions, and performing quality checks.

w        Revised drawings per Engineering Change Notices. Incorporated and released assembled wiring cables for production.

w        Excellent analytical skills, great attention to detail.

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, Bethesda, MD, 1995             

A military government agency of technical operations, technology, engineering services and products

Electrical Engineering Draftsman-Paid Intern

w        Produced computer-aid drawings and actively participated in new 2-D product design while interacting with Project Engineers and Original Designer. Introduced the first Wet Marine Exhaust System.

w        Implemented construction drawings of Reactive Metal Spray Forming Plant and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.

w        Developed and drafted working detailed drawings and plans, schematic-wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications or cross-sections of assembled cables, as required for instructions to installation crew on the field site.

w        Analyzed drawing engineers’ master concept layouts, and sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.

w        Performed fieldwork, documentation, research and drafting tasks of engineering data as requested by Project Engineers.

w        Finished and duplicated drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction using blueprinting, or other duplicating methods.

w        Prepared equipment, systems, and layout drawings utilizing Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) and coordinates with other employees and contractors in all of the above-listed areas.

NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER, Hampton, VA, 1993-1994

A government agency of aeronautical research

Electrical Engineering Draftsman & Mechanical Engineering Draftsman-Paid Intern

w        Modified electrical diagrams from NASA’s client Lockheed Martin’s engineering concept layouts and engineering data for pertaining electrical interconnection between various electronics components.

w        Assembled documentation packages in mechanical/structural and produced detailed drawing sets & fully documented layouts from fields that were then checked by the engineers and senior technicians.

w        Observed and trained with the senior level technicians in effecting the design, fabrication, and ground support electronic hardware.

w        Typically assignments included chassis design, fabrication, computer-aided printed board designs utilizing CADSTAR and quality assurance inspection to be finalized by Senior Technician.

w        Developed detailed design drawings and engineering specifications for mechanical equipment and electronic components, drafts contract documents, using computer-assisted design (OrCAD) equipment.

w        Compared logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculated figures to convert, redesign, and modify element.

w        Analyzed drawings to determine the proper drawing required for the specific purpose, the view or slide that most accurately illustrates the module or feature queried, and any other support documents required.

w        Managed a complete and current engineering drawing database and computerized index.