Kevin Clarke

Experience

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  Absolute Computer Services

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2011

  Owner / Operator

  Responsible for running and overseeing all technical and operational aspects of running Absolute Computer Services, a small computer diagnostic and repair business.• Took trouble calls concerning basic to complex computer software and hardware issues• Commuted to onsite locations to troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues• Built custom personal computers, business class workstations and implemented small LAN’s

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  Akamai Land Surveying

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Cad Operator / Rodman

  Responsible for collecting field survey data with survey party under the direction of party chief and drafting various survey plats under the direct supervision of licensed professional land surveyor. • Worked with party chief to collect survey data via GPS and conventional methods• Imported and organized survey data within Land Development Desktop projects• Prepared survey plats for lot surveys, easements, topographic contours and subdivisions

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  Newcommer – Lee Land Surveyors

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2011

  Land Surveyor in Training

  Responsible for generating survey plats, maps, closures and survey calculations with collected field data and information obtained from public and private boundary research under the direct supervision of professionally licensed land surveyor.• Worked with Global Positioning System (GPS) and conventionally obtained survey data within Land Development Desktop and Civil 3D for the development of maps and plats• Prepared survey plats for lot surveys, easements, topographic contour maps, subdivisions, condominiums, shoreline certifications and flood elevation certifications• Complied with county, state, federal and Hawaiian Land Court regulations and codes Show less

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  Public Works Department of City of San Mateo

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Engineering Intern

  Responsible for reviewing and determining index categories for all of the City of San Mateo’s Public Work project’s physical (hard copy) paper plan sets dating back to the late 19th century and indexing said plans in an Web Based document database populated with scanned versions of all plans and contract documents. • Implemented an Electronic Plan Review (ePlan) system using SIRE software solutions• Reviewed a majority of the Public Works maps and drawings for indexing into the SIRE• Developed the training manual and lead SIRE training sessions for the Public Works staff Show less

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  San Francisco State University

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Design Trainee I

  Responsible for working closely with senior engineering staff in the capital planning group on the design and development of construction documents for San Francisco’s integrated paving, base repair, curb ramp, bulb out, streetscape and green infrastructure projects.• Utilized advanced grading tools in Civil 3D to design optimized curb ramp designs that adhered to ADA standards and minimized construction and material costs• Collaborated with hydraulic engineers to design optimized grading solutions for geometric placement of gutter assemblies and determine catch basin locations• Generated corridor surface models in Civil 3D to design specifications for curb ramps, bulb outs, drainage systems and bio-retention basins for street and highway design Show less

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  Goodfellow Bros.

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Engineering Services

  • Analyzes information from contract drawings, specifications, proposals, and field topographic surveys. • Participates in preconstruction evaluations to identify potential risks. • Performs earthwork quantity studies and supports estimating as needed with various take-offs. • Uses Autodesk Civil3D and Trimble Business Center to develop surfaces and line work for guided machines and survey devices. • Verifies that the data issued to the field is accurate, constructible, and per plan. • Identifies conflicts and resolves ambiguity in the engineer/owner's design. Works with Project Engineers and Project Managers to generate RFI's that address plan inconsistencies. • Updates model data when provided with revisions from Project Managers or Project Engineers. • Maintains organized file system following established naming/versioning conventions. • Creates exhibits to assist in the planning or execution of the work. • Prepares as-built drawings from topographic data collected on the job site. • Presents model, line work, and volume computations to internal and external clients. May perform duties of Project Engineer Show less

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  Clarkes Land Surveying

  Mar 2016 - now

  Principal Surveyor

  Clarkes Land Surveying is a family owned and operated Maui based firm with over 40 years of combined surveying experience. Providing boundary surveys with simple to understand lot survey plats. Guiding clients through the rigorous subdivision and condominium process. Writing legal descriptions for lots and easements. Acquiring topographic field data for mapping and earthwork volume analysis. Establishing precise control networks for construction projects. Staking horizontal and vertical layouts for the construction of new structures, roads and bridges. Calibrating large sites in preparation for use with GPS receivers and GPS guided machines. Developing 2D and 3D models for use with GPS receivers and GPS guided machines. All while maintaining the utmost respect for the ‘Aina and the Hawaiian culture. Show less