1087 W Sea Lion Dr, Tucson AZ 85704

Kiet Dao – Civil E.I.T, A.M.ASCE Mobile: (520) 360-7764

Email: kietdao1409@gmail.com
URL: https://kietdao1409.wixsite.com/mycivil

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career opportunity that is challenging and interesting and a job that gives me opportunities to enhance my skills and
strengths in design, analysis, new technology, research and development and in conjunction with company goals and
objectives as a Civil Engineer.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ January 2016 - May 2017
Master of Engineering CIVIL ENGINEERING

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ January 2013 - May 2015

Bachelor of Science CIVIL ENGINEERING
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ January 2011 - December 2012
Associate of Science GENERAL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Geotechnical Specialist – Western Technologies Inc., Tucson, AZ May 2018 – Present
 Perform lab and field testing for soil and concrete.
 Assist and provide recommendation and insight to client at the job site about the capability of the firm and further explain
what the firm can do to help the client achieve their goal for their different multi-million properties in the aggregate
industries.
 Learn how to use new technology to assist colleague in preparing electronic drawing upon request of the client and
further enhance the capability and creditability of the firm without the need of being recognized.
 Motivate others in the lab by working harder, staying consistent and detailed while being more proficient and optimized
and adding humor to the lab environment.
Projects involved:
Aggregate Mine Deep Exploration
 Observe changes in soil characteristics, record the change
 Obtain samples for soil classification, sand durability and light weight.
 Coordinate with inspector and contractor
Marana Regional Airport Taxiway Rehabilitate
 Straight edge testing for pavement smoothness
 Pavement deficiency documentation
Mt. Hopkins Road Stabilization
 Micro pile drilling observation
 Sampling foundation grout
UA SKAGGS Building Extension
 Foundation drilling observation
 Caisson and concrete placing observation
 Sampling foundation concrete
Transportation Research Assistant/Project Coordinator – University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ December 2015 – May 2017
 Request quotes from vendors for bulk purchase of new equipment with thousands of dollars in net worth and provide
feedback related to quotes and schedule to Professor
 Manage data collection and coordinate schedule with City of Tucson.
 Assist decision-making meeting with Professor and peers to improve proficiency and maximize efficiency of data
collection process and provide results to the City of Tucson for traffic network improvement.
Pacific Southwest Conference Co-coordinator – University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ April 2015
 Co-coordinate and organize entertainment events with YMF volunteers and SHPE volunteers.
 Manage communication between volunteers and coordinators.
 Support other coordinators, participants and volunteers.
 Oversee the entertainment events run by volunteers to ensure safety and satisfaction.
CERTIFICATE AND AWARDS
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
American Concrete Institute
Certificate Number 01311873 (2018-2023)
ATTI Field Technician
Arizona Technical Testing Institute
Certificate Number 17503F (2018-2023)
Engineer-In-Training Certificate
Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Certificate Number 012628 (2017)
Outstanding Service to the Department Award
Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
2015 Concrete Canoe Modeling Captain and 2015 Pacific Southwest Conference Entertainment Events Co-Coordinator.
(2015)
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Drafting Transportation Architectural Structural Hydraulic
Modeling Modeling Modeling Modeling
 Microsoft  AutoCad/Civil  PTV Vissim  SketchUp  COMSOL  HEC-GeoRAS
Project 3D  PTV Vistro  Revit Multiphysics  HEC-RAS
 Microsoft Office  DraftSight  SolidWorks  ArcGIS
 MicroStation
 InRoad
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (CURRENTLY TAKING)
 Advanced Bridge Hydraulics with HEC-RAS  Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Structural
(AWI122110) Engineering Practice (AWI090111)
 Bridge Scour Computations with HEC-RAS  Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) and Gravity
(AWI1104102) Retaining Wall Design Software Parameters
 Modeling, Design, 3-D Printing of Multiscale Materials and (AWI061417)
Structures (AWI120215)