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Luis Arriaga

West Covina,CA

Summary

With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geospatial Engineering, from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, my academic journey laid the groundwork for an understanding of technical and analytical skills. My professional path led me through roles in surveying and geotechnical engineering, where my abilities grew in precise analysis and collaborative project management. Alongside my engineering career, I took on an entrepreneurial journey as a ghostwriter and copywriter. This experience was instrumental in developing my communication and marketing skills, further enriching my ability to convey complex ideas effectively and engage with diverse audiences.

These varied experiences have not only equipped me with strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork abilities but have also instilled in me a profound appreciation for the difficulties of business operations in a global context. As I look to the future, I am eager to juggle these skills in the world of international business, specifically focusing on digital transformation and cross-cultural management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Surveyor

KPFF
07.2022 - Current
  • Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
  • Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
  • Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
  • Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
  • Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
  • Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
  • Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.

Staff Engineer

Southern California Geotechnical
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
  • Supervised various municipal works and modernization projects and performed line and grade surveys.
  • Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
  • Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.

Soils Technician

Soils & Geology Group
07.2014 - 05.2021
  • Inspected, evaluated and interpreted data from core samples and cuttings.
  • Prepared sketches, geological maps and cross-sections.
  • Reviewed photographs, logs and descriptions to plot data and coordinate prospecting activities.
  • Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
  • Prepared samples of soil and groundwater slides and compiled relevant documentation to be shipped to contracted laboratories.
  • Assessed core samples and cuttings for deposit quality and quantity.
  • Tested gathered samples from potential drilling sites and identified key characteristics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - Geospatial Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05.2021

GED -

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
12.2017

High School Diploma -

West Covina High School
West Covina, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Marketing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Content Strategy
  • Audience Engagement
  • Copywriting
  • Content Creation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Surveyor

KPFF
07.2022 - Current

Staff Engineer

Southern California Geotechnical
06.2020 - 07.2022

Soils Technician

Soils & Geology Group
07.2014 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - Geospatial Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

GED -

Mt San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

West Covina High School
Luis Arriaga