About
Ryan Nguyen
Geomatics Engineering StudentI graduated from York University in Geomatics Engineering. I was the last President of the Geomatics Club where I help host events that are Geomatics related. I love learning and developing skills to be better than I was yesterday. I aspire to reach the pinnacle of my engineering profession. Click the icons below to view my career and projects!
Work Experience
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
May 2020 - September 2020, September 2022 - December 2022
Engineering Associate Co-op position – Highway and Survey Planning Division
159 Sir William Hearst, M3M 1J8, Toronto, ON
Engineering Co-Op position for the Geomatics Division of MTO Central Region.
•Categorize age of survey plans, georeferencing them onto ArcGIS for layout exports.
•Created polygons based on survey plans and georeferencing them onto main survey plan while ensuring data standards.
York University
May 2021 - September 2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant – 3D BIM Modelling and AI Training Labels
4700 Keele St, M3J 1P3, Toronto, ON
Research Assistant under Professor Gunho Sohn's research team.
•Generated 3D models of sidewalks, vehicle roads, facades, and indoor models.
•Creating Sketchup models of buildings on Keele Campus for virtual environments.
•Generated AI training labels from LiDAR point clouds and images for developing deep neural networks.
TULLOCH
May 2022 - September 2022
Survey Technician
219 Dufferin Street Suite 206B, M6K 3J1, Toronto, ON
Survey Technician for TULLOCH's Toronto Office
•Total Station (Trimble S9) setup and using the data collector to create/view projects (TSC3 and TSC5).
•Creating traverse networks for ground control and setting out targets.
•Creating resection for layouts in a construction setting (Bombardier, Local Liuna 183 head office, etc).
•Locating legal boundaries along the Ontario Line subway extension.
•Pipe locating and topographic surveys for Plains Midstream.
GeoVerra
May 2023 - Present
Articling Student/Junior Crew Chief
1875 Buckhorn Gate suite 101, Mississauga, ON L4W 5P1
Education
Geomatics Engineering at York University
B.Eng Geomatics Engineer in progress Fall 2018 - Present
Relevant Courses
•Civil Engineering Graphics
•Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
•Geodetic Surveying and Fundamentals of Surveying
•Advanced Field Surveys
•Geodetic Concepts
•Global Geophysics and Geodesy
•GIS and Spatial Analysis
•Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
•Analysis of Overdetermined Systems and Least-Squares Adjustment
•Hydrography
•Survey Law
•Digital Terrain Modelling
•Multiple Engineering Courses
Skills
•Familiar with using spreadsheets and accounting
•Proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications such as Word and Excel
•Adroit in using ArcGIS and its applications to make decisions and solve problems
•Experience with using theodolites and total stations
•Familiar with programming languages: MATLAB and Python
•Experience with using design programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D
•Converting and analyzing GNSS data like RINEX observation files
Involvement
Geomatics Club Executive Member
March 2020 - May 2023
I represent the Geomatics Club as the President. My role consists of:
•Giving speeches, making announcements, spreading information about the Club, the program, and the events organized by the Club.
•Hosting events such as Geomixer, GIS Day, Industry Night, and organizing trips to the AOLS.
•Managing the Club's social media accounts.
•Approve all financial transactions and sign written proposals for said transactions.
•Promoting leadership and job opportunities for students who are interested.
•Work closely with professors and other industries regarding events and to promote the Geomatics Program at Lassonde School of Engineering.
•Connect with other student groups in promoting events.
Lassonde Moderator
May 2020 - August 2020
As a virtual Lassonde Moderator, I would:
•Welcome and support future students in the Lassonde Community.
•Be available to any questions students have when entering their first year virtually.
•Seek and share stories about projects that Lassonde students and profs are creating.
•Participate in program info panels for the Geomatics Program with students and professors.