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Tristan Degen

Tristan Degen

Parker,CO

Summary

Organized, detail-oriented civil construction survey technician that excels in solving complex problems independently and collaborating with team members. Experienced Trimble hardware and software user that leverages technology to get maximum return while also skilled in training others to a high level of competency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Technology Manager/Surveyor

Fiore and sons
Denver, CO
05.2022 - Current
  • Perform 3D data preparation for machine control and site layout procedures
  • Project progress monitoring and estimating utilizing aerial photogrammetry and GNSS instruments
  • Train and support survey crews, operators, and grade checkers utilizing various forms of guidance technology
  • Troubleshoot and manage all machine control hardware and software solutions.
  • Prepared volumetric reports for earthwork sites weekly using Trimble Business Center CAD software
  • Utilize manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.

Support Tech and Product Testing

Trimble Navigation Limited
Westminster, CO
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for Supporting Trimble dealers around the world with training, insight, and troubleshooting involving all Trimble Construction Products
  • Weekly Product testing and development of upcoming and existing construction products and workflows
  • Perform Machine Control installations and trainings for the ARMY
  • Deep dive into complex technical issues with field components and software.
  • Create detailed workflow presentations for dealers targeting Machine Control, Office software, and Field Instruments

Field Engineer/ Machine Control Specialist

HEI Civil
Castle Rock, CO
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Setup initial site survey infrastructure ensuring machine control and survey systems will meet project tolerances throughout the life of the project.
  • Measure accurate pre-construction topos.
  • Stakeout all design features as requested by project foreman.
  • Setup, troubleshoot and operate UTS-guided motor grader for high-precision grading operations.
  • Train operators and field technicians utilizing GCS900 and SCS900 software on best practices
  • Perform machine measure-ups, sensor calibrations, valve calibration and troubleshoot systems on motor graders, dozers, scrapers, etc.
  • Utilize Trimble Business Center for Data 3D modeling and earthwork summary reports

Education

High School Diploma -

Daniel C. Oakes High School
Castle Rock
04.2017

Skills

  • Use of a Wide Variety of Trimble Hardware/Software
  • Troubleshooting abilities
  • User training expertise
  • Technical support background
  • People skills
  • Total Station instrumentation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Leveraging Optical and GPS Machine Control Solutions
  • Supporting Foreman, Superintendents and Project Stakeholders by providing accurate project insights, data and analysis
  • Part 107 certified remote pilot
  • Accurate and consistent capture and utilization of photogrammetry deliverables
  • CNC Machining
  • CAD

Timeline

Construction Technology Manager/Surveyor

Fiore and sons
05.2022 - Current

Support Tech and Product Testing

Trimble Navigation Limited
10.2020 - 05.2022

Field Engineer/ Machine Control Specialist

HEI Civil
06.2017 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Daniel C. Oakes High School
Tristan Degen