Andres Soto
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Navy Diver with 20 years of experience diving in diverse aquatic environments. Participant in extended dives to complete tasks related to Underwater salvage and Ships Husbandry. Situationally aware and technically savvy diver with acute instinct in compromising circumstances. Adaptable military professional with exceptional composure in stressful situations. Well-rounded with solid history of success in taking on additional tasks while meeting project milestones. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Navy Diver
US NAVY
05.2005 - Current
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety
- Small boat operations
- Utilized underwater unmanned vehicles, beacons and signal lines to effectively communicate with staff above water.
- Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
- Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in challenging underwater conditions.
- Conducted detailed underwater inspections for ATFP dives (Anti Terrorism Force Protection) operations and potential hazards.
- Collaborated with marine biologists to support conservation efforts through monitoring coral reefs and marine life habitats.
- Completed complex underwater tasks, such as welding, cutting, and rigging, leading to successful project completions.
- Efficiently collected samples and data from various aquatic environments for scientific research purposes.
- Conducted regular equipment inventory audits to ensure timely replacement of worn-out gear or malfunctioning devices.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Optimized dive time management by calculating decompression stops accurately while utilizing appropriate gas mixtures for varying depths.
- Performed emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness during critical situations.
- Recovered objects beneath silt and water, connecting hooks and elevating with cranes, winches or derricks.
- Salvaged and removed sunken ships and cargo with pneumatic power velocity, explosive charges and hydraulic tools.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough pre-dive checks and equipment maintenance.
- Provided valuable training to new divers by sharing experience, expertise, and best practices in diving operations.
- Assisted NASA crews during Artemis space capsule recovery in capturing unique underwater footage and recovery efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering
National University
San Diego, Ca 08.2026
High School Diploma -
EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2003
Skills
- Dive Team Operations
- Dive planning and Project Management
- Hyperbaric Chamber Operation
- Search and recovery techniques
- Rov Operator
- Boat Coxswain
- Advanced scuba diving
- Underwater Photography
- Graphic design
- 3D Modeling (Blender)
- Programming Languages: Python
Websites
Certification
- Certified U.S. Navy Diver, USN, 2005- Current
- AIR DIVING SUPERVISOR
- MK 16 DIVING SUPERVISOR
- SCUBA DIVING SUPERVISOR
- RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER SYSTEM SUPERVISOR
- ADVANCE SCUBA PADI DIVER
- SMALL BOAT COXSWAIN 9m
- DEFENDER UMV OPERATOR
- IVER UUV OPERATOR
Hobbies and Interests
3D MODELING IN BLENDER, 3D PRINTING, RC PLANES AND CARS, DRONES, SCUBA DIVING
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Navy Diver
US NAVY
05.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering
National University
High School Diploma -
EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL