Familiar Technologies: COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, CARIS HIPS, Hypack/ Hysweep, ISIS Triton imagery, Arc GIS, Reson acquisition tools, R2Sonic acquisition tools, Edge Tech acquisition tools, Surfer 8.0, Ocean Data View, MapInfo, IDRISI, Teledyne acquisition tools, Idronaut acquisition tools, Hidrostar acquisition tools
HYDROGRAPHIC-OCEANOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT SKILLS
Reson 7125 Multibeam Echosounder, Reson 8101 Multibeam Echosounder, R2Sonic 2024 Multibeam Echosounder, SeaBeam Multibeam Echo Sounder ELAC L3 Communication, Odom Echotrac Hydrotrac Echo Sounders, Fiber Optic Gyro Meter Octan Ixsea, Side Scan Sonar 4200-FS Edge Tech, Side Scan Sonar 595 2000 L3 Klein Associate Inc, Sub-bottom Profiler 595 L3 Klein Associate Inc, Moving Vessel Profiler MVP30 ODIM Brook Ocean, Various Trimble GPS Receivers and Positioning Systems, Land Survey Equipment (laser levels, transits, total stations, levels), Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Ocean Surveyor Teledyne, Multiparametric Probe Ocean Seven 316, Deck Cranes, Drop Core Equipment
Regions of the world you have worked: United States, Caribbean
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
• Navy Officer with 6 years of experience managing naval and marine operations, leadership principles, management, seamanship and navigation principles, ship propulsion systems, preventive maintenance, and time and project management.
• 3 years of experience conducting hydrographic surveys in the United States and the Caribbean. Working knowledge of Hydrographic-Oceanographic equipment.
• Proficient in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of navigation systems. Demonstrated ability to use schematics and underlying knowledge of electronic principles and techniques to diagnose electrical system failure.
EDUCATION
Masters of Marine Science in Hydrography, December 2004
Naval School of Venezuela, Vargas State, Venezuela
Basic Course of Electronic and Communications Certificate Program, February 2003
Fuerza Armada de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Bachelor of Naval Science, July 2000
Naval School of Venezuela, Vargas State, Venezuela
Electrician, July 1994
Industrial Technician School Joaquin Avellán, Aragua State, Venezuela
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CARIS Hydrographic Information Processing System Training Course, 2009
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Native language
English – Advanced
CREDENTIALS
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Twic™)
Washington State Driver’s license
Current US Passport
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hydrographer, June 2008 – November 2009
David Evans and Associates Inc. Marine Services Division, Vancouver, Washington
Responsible for the acquisition, processing and analysis of hydrographic data. Participated in multiple multibeam, side scan sonar, and single beam surveys over two field seasons. Worked on projects from data collection stages through processing to the preparation of the final reports. Familiar with NOAA surveying specifications
Head of the Oceanography Department, December 2004 – July 2006
Venezuelan Navy Oceanographic Research Vessel ARBV “PUNTA BRAVA” (BO-11)
Responsible for the survey planning, acquisition, processing, analysis of hydrographic-oceanographic data, as well as the maintenance and safe operation of scientific equipment. Participated in multiple hydro-oceanographic surveys. Served as a bridge officer. Considerably improved the survey capability by repairing key scientific equipment
Naval Observer aboard the US Research Vessel Seward Johnson II, March 2004
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Indiana University, FUNVISIS
Assisted with the deployment of 15 temporary passive broadband sensors in the Caribbean
Participant in the US BOLIVAR Active Source Experiment, April 2004 – May 2004
Rice University, FUNVISIS
As part of the land crew, duties included the deployment of portable seismometers along 4 profiles
as well as their retrieval. Collaborated in the setup process of the recording equipment before each deployment. Attempted recovery of equipment lost in the field
Head of the Deck Division, February 2003 – May 2003
Venezuelan Navy Fluvial Transport ARBV “MARGARITA” (T-71)
Conducted multiple riverside operations. Assisted the Commanding Officer with navigation planning and military communication for decision making. Served as a bridge officer
Head of the Navigation and Towing Department, April 2001 – July 2002
Venezuelan Navy Oceangoing Tug ARBV “CA MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ” (RA-33)
Participated in buoy and lighthouse installation on the Venezuelan coast, boat towing, and naval operation control in war exercises. Served as a bridge officer
Head of the Navigation Department, July 2000 – April 2001
Venezuelan Navy Coast Guard Frigate ARBV “GENERAL MORAN” (GC-12)
Responsible for the maintenance and safe operation of navigation instruments. Served as a bridge officer and participated in navigation planning, maritime security, mobility, safety and national defense. Served to protect national resources around the Caribbean coast
Electrician, January 1994 – July 1995
PROPERCA
Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of a high frequency electrical welder which
produced metal frames for construction
