Joshua Merrill

I am a seasoned OSP telecom drafter with over fifteen years of experience. In that time, I attained a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology. I became experienced in GIS fiber design and management working on various projects, as well as cooperative skills in group dynamics including managing workflow and individuals. In addition, I implemented innovative new drafting techniques to streamline quality and increase output efficiency. I have experience developing, editing, and debugging various scripts and code expressions to automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and perform complex analytical tasks. I am a senior undergraduate student pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering at the University of Utah. Currently exlporing quantum computation and EM transmissions. Ultimately I am looking to expand my software and hardware skills.

Experience

Team Lead Civil CAD Designer

Tilson Technology Management

  • Geo-spatial mapping of imagery for road and feature digitization.
  • Preparing clear, thorough, accurate plans and detail drawings for engineering or construction purposes.
  • Providing support to Engineers by preparing plan & profile drawings.
  • Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for manufacture and construction.
  • Engaging in decision making and referring major issues to supervisors.
  • 3GIS navigation, feature creating, modifying, data entry, querying, exporting, and plotting.

2018 – Present

OSP Telecom GIS Technician/Programmer

General Dynamics Information Technology

  • Geodatabase QA/QC.
  • Data entry, query, and analytics.
  • GIS feature creation and modification.
  • Scripted functions to facilitate efficient repetitive work tasks.
  • Provided support to Engineers by preparing routine scripted analysis and data reports.
  • Prepared as-built database records from inspector field notes and sketches.

2016 – 2017

OSP Telecom CADD Specialist/Programmer

Rocky Mountain West Telecom

  • Automated alignment, stationing, and sheet creation in AutoLisp.
  • Implemented AutoCAD GIS object data features from design to as-built stage.
  • Geo-spatial mapping of GPS points and imagery for road and feature digitization.
  • Managed the drafting and completion of as-built records.
  • Prepared clear, thorough, accurate plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes for engineering or construction purposes.
  • Created concise CAD standardizations which included the creation of templates, commands, menus, toolbars, linetypes, blocks, and labels.
  • Provided support to engineers by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and diagrams.
  • Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for manufacture and construction.
  • Engaged in decision making and referred major issues to supervisors.
  • Prepared as-built records from inspector field notes and sketches.
  • Performed pole and field surveying using various GPS and data recording devices.

2005 – 2016

Education

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science
Computer Engineering - Quantum Computing

GPA: 3.0

2015 – December 2022

Utah Valley University

Associate of Science
General Education - Computer Maintenance

GPA: 3.4

December 2014

Spanish Fork High School

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • SQL Query
  • AutoLisp
Workflow
  • Analytical and Engaging
  • Collaborative and Cooperative
  • Proactive and Perseverant
  • Prudent and Precise
Spoken Language
  • English (native)
  • Portuguese (moderate)
  • Spanish (minimal)

    • Interests

    Apart from being a Telecom drafter/programmer, I try to spend most of my time socializing and being outdoors. I love attending music festivals and concerts. In the winter, I try to travel to warmer climates. During the warmer months here in Utah, I enjoy hiking and camping.

    I follow a number of sci-fi and fantasy genre movies, television shows. I also enjoy the occosianal documentary, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in many fields.