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Overview
Work History
Education
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Survey instruments
Survey softwares
Personal skills and ability
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Isaac Akorlivia

Accra

Summary

Highly experienced Geomatic Engineer with seven years of expertise in highway and cadastral surveying, utilizing advanced technologies to deliver accurate and efficient surveying solutions. Proficient in various software and hardware tools, including GPS, GIS, and CAD systems. Proven track record of successfully managing complex survey projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Dedicated to staying up-to-date with industry advancements and best practices, ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective surveying solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Geomatic Engineer

Emmanuel Owusu Surveying Consult
Kumasi
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained databases containing spatial data related to geomatic engineering projects.
  • Assisted with training staff on proper usage of various types of surveying equipment.
  • Generated reports summarizing the results of geomatic engineering tasks.
  • Collaborated with other engineers to develop innovative solutions for challenging geomatic engineering problems.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all geomatic engineering products before delivery to clients.

Assistant Cartographic Officer (Surveyor)

Cocoa Management System (Ghana Cocoa Board)
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Walking around the farm boundary with the farmer to get a complete polygon.
  • Interview farmers with personal and farm-related questions, Coordinate and manage the field work schedule.
  • Sensitize and educate the farmer communities on the project and its benefits.
  • Reviewing mapping data and checking for quality assurance,
  • Providing feedback regarding the mapping forms to the office data team.

Surveyor

Ghana Highways Authority (Contract)
Ghana
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Established, Coordinated, Heightened Survey Pillars and Collected the topographical data of the area across and along the - Osu - Tema (20km), Eshiam - Akim Oda Highway (43km), Takoradi - Tarkwa Highway (90km), Huni Valley - Insu Siding - Bogoso Highway (27km), Oppong valley - Agyapongmaa Highway (10km), Bawdie - Asankragua Highway (50km), Jasikan - Worawora Highway (17km), Atieku - Damang (43km), Teleko-Bokazo - Annibin (30km), Teleko-Bokazo - Anyinase (20km) - Santor - Cape Three Point (14km), Sureso - Samreboi (16km), Asakragua - Samreboi (16km), Nsuaem - Dompim -Simpa Town roads(30km), Set-out the centerlines and invert levels for drains of some section of - Huni Valley - Insu Siding - Bogoso Highway (27km).
  • Assisted with training staff on proper usage of various types of surveying equipment.
  • Conducted field surveys to collect data for geomatic engineering projects.
  • Designed maps that accurately depict geographic features, such as roads, rivers, buildings.

Assistant Surveyor

Lands Commission (Photogrammetry Section, Drone Project) (Contract)
Ghana
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Using hand held GPS to locate points on ground, Coordination of points using GNSS receiver (rover)

National Service Personnel

Ministry of Roads and Highways / Ghana Highway Authority
Accra
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Updating of Contractors workload,
  • Review of Monthly progress report,
  • Undertaking Right of way and design,
  • Running levels at Adenta-Madina foot bridge,
  • Detailing and running of levels at the Dome-Kitase Road Project

Intern

Ghana School of Survey and Mapping
Western Region
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Part of a team of students that surveyed and produced a base map for the New Yakasi Township in the Western region

Assistant site Engineer

Nat Construction Limited (Nigeria)
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Supervision of work on site, Recording materials brought in and used on site

Geomatic Engineer

Emmanuel Owusu Surveying Consult
09.2022
  • Examining of survey files, Making field observation, Setting out of property boundaries and demarcation

Education

BSc Geomatic Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Higher National Diploma - Surveying and Mapping -

Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping

West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -

Keta Senior High Tech. School.

Skills

  • Ability to collect data on site to be used for map making, construction, boundary location
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Self-motivated and hard working
  • Ability to read and interpret maps
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relationship with clients and staff
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast and face new challenges
  • Work Coordination
  • Project Planning
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Survey instruments

  • GPS Instrument
  • Total station
  • Levelling intrument
  • Handheld GPS

Survey softwares

  • AUTOCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • ArcGIS

Personal skills and ability

  • Ability to collect data on site to be used for map making, construction, boundary location.
  • Ability to work as a team player.
  • Good Communication Skills, self-motivated and hard working.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relationship with clients and staff
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast and face new challenges.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Researching
  • Teaching
  • Watching football

Certification

  • Currently a trainee member of Ghana Institution of Surveyor (GhIS)

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Geomatic Engineer

Emmanuel Owusu Surveying Consult
09.2022

Geomatic Engineer

Emmanuel Owusu Surveying Consult
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Cartographic Officer (Surveyor)

Cocoa Management System (Ghana Cocoa Board)
02.2021 - 07.2022

Surveyor

Ghana Highways Authority (Contract)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assistant Surveyor

Lands Commission (Photogrammetry Section, Drone Project) (Contract)
10.2019 - 12.2019

National Service Personnel

Ministry of Roads and Highways / Ghana Highway Authority
09.2018 - 08.2019

Intern

Ghana School of Survey and Mapping
06.2017 - 08.2017

Assistant site Engineer

Nat Construction Limited (Nigeria)
06.2016 - 08.2016

BSc Geomatic Engineering -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Higher National Diploma - Surveying and Mapping -

Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping

West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -

Keta Senior High Tech. School.
Isaac Akorlivia