John H Price

Senior/Lead Party Chief, Survey Coordinator, Office, Field, Hydrographic and Remote Sensing Data Analyst and Technician

SUNY Dutchess, SUNY New Paltz
Poughkeepsie, NY
1994 to 1997
Engineering Sciences, Geology, Physics, and physical sciences. NYSDOT through S.U.N.Y Dutchess, NY; Formal training in GPS and Remote Sensing technology, Interpretation of aerial photography, Surveying Mathematics and theory. Independent study and applications in engineering and surveying mathematics and software Remain updated through professional publications on advancements within the field Formal training with the Riegl LMS-Z210i 3D and Leica ScanStation series of 3D scanners, and Leica Cyclone / CloudWorx point cloud management and rendering software. Special training in various safety procedures for utilities, railroads, airlift operations and the like. Training in OSHA procedures and regulations, including heavy construction, asbestos safety, etc.
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
1976 to 1980
Full time matriculation at 16 years of age. in Engineering Sciences, Geology, Physics, and physial sciences.

Surveying and Engineering Procedures: - Use of various engineering plans, maps, blueprints, schematics, tabulations and computation output - Use of State, Federal and Local boundary and taking maps for use in public projects, monument location and identification, control re-establishment, layout referencing, etc. - Extensive research of extant deeds, maps and surveys for corner re-establishment and boundary determination - Use of U.S.G.S. Quad maps & control sheets for resection, coordination, location and analytical purposes. - Road, utility, building and lot layout, topographic interpolation, volume computations, profiles, base and final map sketching and drawing, coordinate transformations. - Sun shots, magnetic observations and associated rotations and conversions - Tree identification as required for Baseline tie establishment and description. - Soil delineation, boring locations, flood plain determination, permeability tests and descriptions - Underground telecommunications conduit schematics, including inspection and verification. - Stakeout and location computations and procedures, in field and office, as applicable for all the above - HYPAC 2008 for Single beam hydrographic survey data acquisition and analysis for marina construction - Manual sounding techniques for bridge design, tidal volumes and environmental impact assessments. - CAD and computational software; Terramodel, AutoCad LDD 2000, Lecia Cyclone & CloudWorx, ForeSight - GIS: Some experience with ArcView 9.1 with Survey and Geostatistical Analyst extensions packages. Surveying and Engineering Equipment: - Lecia, Trimble, Topcon and Geodimeter Reflectorless and Robotic Total Stations, including Trimble VX / S6 -Various optically and digitally Total Stations, including top mount EDMs (Topcon, Nikon, Wild, etc.) - Note keeping and data entry for data collection, including TDS Ranger and Husky, Sokkia, Topcon, onboard collectors, and of course, paper notes for all standard surveying procedures and operations. -In depth familiarity with TDS Data Collection and transfer software, familiar with other collection packages - Extensive experience in string, figure and codework techniques to accommodate automated CAD systems - Training and field experience in GPS applications (Static GPS Observations, Construction stakeout, utility and boundary surveys with RTK and Base Receivers) - 3D High Density Scanning with the Riegl LMS-Z210i and the Leica Scanstation HDS 3000 - Experience in point cloud rendering, TIN surfacing and finite element modeling for surveying, engineering and statistical analysis dating from 1992. - 20" Vernier read transit w/stadia intercept hairs and 300' steel tape - Standard surveying line and field equipment - Brunton hand transit, hand level and clinometer - Scientific calculators and trigonometric tables - Standard survey drafting equipment and procedures (including Xerox and blueline copiers) Computer Software, Hardware, Networking and Database Skills: - Strong competency in all non-network versions of Microsoft Windows and DOS operating systems. - Strong competency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and other productivity software - Competency in basic single server LAN maintenance & management tasks Portable Skills: Problem solving: - defining problems, identifying essential questions, critically evaluating solutions. Project management participation: - Able to evaluate objectives and available or potential resources, make plans, anticipate potential problems and resolve them, complete tasks and evaluate results. Interpersonal: - Work well in supervisory, supervised, team and independent situations. Particular strengths: - Creative insights; large store of useful information in several fields. - Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical capabilities. Able to troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment on site within operational and required tolerances, including larger mechanical systems. - Strong computer and electronic skills, including: Assessment of and implementation of many types of application and diagnostic programs. Ability to diagnose component failure and effect repairs. Ability to manage data between various applications, etc.