Pedro Pérez
Surveying And Geodetic Engineer
San Jerónimo, Desamparados Ced: 112760274
Summary
STEM professional with a Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying Engineering and a Master's in Geodesy, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. Over 10 years of experience in the public utilities and geospatial sectors, with a strong background in technical processes, data analysis, GIS, GNSS, and CAD systems. Passionate about innovation, precision, and improving critical infrastructure. Highly adaptable, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor and Geodest
Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA)
08.2015 - Current
- Land Surveying, Cadastral & Property Management: Conduct legal, cadastral, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys; prepare cadastral plans, property mosaics, easements, rights-of-way, and technical documentation for land acquisition, expropriation, and institutional property management.
- Geodesy, Valuation & Geospatial Engineering: Perform property appraisals, asset revaluations, and valuation studies; design high-precision GNSS/RTK geodetic networks and process geospatial data using SIRGAS, CRTM05, GIS, CAD, aerial imagery, UAVs, and differential leveling.
- Infrastructure Surveying & Technical Coordination: Provide geometric control, setting-out, alignment/elevation control, field verification, and construction monitoring for water, wastewater, pipelines, microtunneling, retaining structures, treatment facilities, and other civil infrastructure; supervise field crews, validate deliverables, and support multidisciplinary project teams.
Land Surveyor and Geodest
Aerodiva SA
07.2014 - 12.2014
- National Geodetic Infrastructure: Deployed and configured GNSS receivers across nodes of Costa Rica's First-Order National Geodetic Network, supporting high-precision geodetic control and the national spatial reference framework.
- International Geospatial Training: Completed specialized training in Geodesy and Aerial Photogrammetry at the University of Córdoba, Spain, strengthening expertise in advanced surveying and photogrammetric methodologies.
- GNSS Processing & Expropriation Projects: Processed high-precision GNSS data using GAMIT/GLOBK and developed cadastral mosaics and structured property databases integrating cadastral, legal, and geospatial information for large-scale expropriation and land acquisition projects, including the Braulio Carrillo Route.
Sales Representative
Geotecnologías SA
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Technical Consulting & Solutions: Provided specialized consulting to surveying and geospatial professionals, assessing project requirements and recommending fit-for-purpose equipment and technology solutions.
- Surveying Technology & Training: Managed technical sales, product demonstrations, presentations, and user training for Trimble, Nikon, and Spectra Precision equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, imaging systems, and UAV platforms.
- Technical Marketing & Industry Engagement: Coordinated technical events, exhibitions, road tours, and field demonstrations, engaging professionals across surveying, engineering, construction, and geospatial industries.
- Supported customers throughout the technology selection and implementation process.
Education
Post Graduate degree - Geodesy
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica UNA
Heredia, Costa Rica12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Internacional De Las Americas (UIA)
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
B.E. - Land Surveying, Cadastral and Geodesy
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica UNA
Heredia, Costa Rica12.2012
Advanced English Language Certificate - Languages
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje (INA)
San Jose, Costa Rica12.2005
Skills
- Property Boundary & Legal Surveys
- Property Valuation & Real Estate Appraisal
- Expropriation & Land Acquisition Processes
- Easement & Right-of-Way Management
- Cadastral Mapping & Property Mosaics
- Geodetic Control Network Design
- GNSS/RTK Surveying & Data Processing
- Topographic & As-Built Surveys
- Construction Surveying & Infrastructure Monitoring
- QGIS & Geospatial Workflows
Certification
Advanced English language certificate, International training on geodesy and aerial photogrammetry, Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python, MATLAB and Octave for Beginners, Introduction to C++, Introduction to Aerospace Flight Engineering Astronautics and Human Spaceflight, Solar Energy, Sales by Dale Carnagie, Geodesy and Photocontrol, Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Rover, El Marco Geodésico Nacional CR-SIRGAS: Acceso y Relaciones, Pozos y Manantiales
Interests
Music: Drums and Guitar, Hiking, Traveling, Reading, Cooking, Drone Flying, Technology
Courses
- Advanced English language certificate
- International training on geodesy and aerial photogrammetry
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
- MATLAB and Octave for Beginners
- Introduction to C++
- Introduction to Aerospace Flight Engineering Astronautics and Human Spaceflight
- Solar Energy
- Sales by Dale Carnagie
- Geodesy and Photocontrol
- Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Rover
- El Marco Geodésico Nacional CR-SIRGAS: Acceso y Relaciones
- Pozos y Manantiales
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1986-03-19
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Costa Rican
- Driving License: B1
- Marital Status: Single
- American Visa Up-to-date
- ID# 112760274
Timeline
Land Surveyor and Geodest
Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA)
08.2015 - Current
Land Surveyor and Geodest
Aerodiva SA
07.2014 - 12.2014
Sales Representative
Geotecnologías SA
02.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Internacional De Las Americas (UIA)
05.2001 -
Post Graduate degree - Geodesy
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica UNA
B.E. - Land Surveying, Cadastral and Geodesy
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica UNA
Advanced English Language Certificate - Languages
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje (INA)