Victor Alwal
Surveyor
Nairobi,30
Summary
Experienced Land Surveyor with over five years of experience in residential and commercial land surveying. Expert user of TotalScan laser scanners, Trimble stations and drone technology for large-scale topographic surveys. Background in volumetric surveys for landfill and chemical waste sites.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land Surveyor
Spectre Geospatial LTD
Nairobi
01.2021 - Current
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Used Trimble and Microstation to create topographical survey maps for new residential developments.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
- Coordinated with architects, developers and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into ArcGIS/AutoCAD for design use.
- Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
- Generated legal description, measurements and geographical characteristics for average 5 legal descriptions monthly
Land Surveyor Assistant
Highland Surveyors LTD
Nairobi
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into Civil 3D for design use.
- Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Assisted surveyor with volumetric surveys of landfills, lakes and retention ponds.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
Intern Land Surveyor
Highland Surveyors LTD
Nairobi
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over 50 commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method
Atachee Land
Highland Surveyor LTD
Nairobi
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, including landowners, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to foster collaboration on conservation projects
- Facilitated communication between team members during fieldwork operations, ensuring efficient task completion and safety protocol adherence
Education
Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Law
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.2012 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Chulaimbo Boys Secondary School
Kisumu 02.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Mahero Primary School
Siaya 01.1999 - 11.2006
Skills
Plot Plans
Laser Scanning
Topographic Surveys
Construction Surveys
Field data collection
Land Title Corner Locates
Volumetric Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Utility Locates
Mathematical calculations
Mapping
AutoCAD Land Desktop
GPS knowledge
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Topographic mapping
Verbal/written communication
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Managed to be the best performer of the year by completing over 1000 mutation drawings with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- ISK
- LSB
Certification
Assistant Surveyor License - 2020 - Date
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Law
University of Nairobi
01.2024 - Current
Land Surveyor
Spectre Geospatial LTD
01.2021 - Current
Land Surveyor Assistant
Highland Surveyors LTD
02.2019 - 06.2021
Intern Land Surveyor
Highland Surveyors LTD
08.2018 - 01.2019
Atachee Land
Highland Surveyor LTD
05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering
University of Nairobi
09.2012 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Chulaimbo Boys Secondary School
02.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Mahero Primary School
01.1999 - 11.2006