Ryan Ortega

• Undertook and led BIM duties on all projects for the MEP Department.
• Acted as a point of contact between divisional BIM staff and the BIM working group.
• Developed Revit templates, libraries and family contents.
• Reviewed project BIM Execution Plans and provided feedback to continually implement our best practices.
• Managed all incoming/outgoing models, reviewed models from outsourced BIM team for further comments.
• Prepared BIM works man-hour estimation and proposed resources required for all BIM projects.
• Attended BIM and project coordination workshops; visited Mumbai, India twice for project BIM coordination workshops.
• Created required 2D & 3D proposal/presentation content to demonstrate the company’s ability with technology and tools.
• Supported users and novice learners, undertook in-house BIM related training, and supported engineers and designers in BIM design.
• Screened and evaluated resumes of BIM applicants. Reviewed and analyzed candidates’ qualifications against job requirements for appropriate matches. Conducted prescreening, interviews and assessments.
• Researched and recommended new sources for BIM team.
• Utilized Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate 2015-17 (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Showcase), Adobe Photoshop CS6, Autodesk 360, Egnyte and various file sharing site such as WeTransfer, Hightail, Dropbox, etc.
• Key Project Involvement:
1. Mayasem Development G11-18, Jeddah, KSA - 3 plots consist of 11 mid-rise residential towers (ranging 13-18 storeys), shared facilities, basement and ground level parking, and water feature.
2. Oberoi Sky City at Borivali, Mumbai, India - Approximately 370, 000 m² of total construction area, 10 no’s high-rise residential towers (65 storeys up), multi-level public and residential parking, clubhouses and amenities.
3. Oberoi Eternia & Enigma at Mulund, Mumbai, India - Approximately 200, 000 m² of total construction area, 6 no’s high-rise residential towers (63 storeys up), multi-level public and residential parking, clubhouses and amenities.
4. Deira Islands Mall, Palm Deira, Dubai, UAE - a more than 800, 000 m² mixed-use development consist of retail outlets, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, entertainment facilities, 2 no’s multi-level parking buildings and associated facilities.
5. Hilton Garden Inn Mall of Emirates, Dubai, UAE - a 4-star hotel with 370-room property that includes a fitness centre, 2 no’s F&B outlets, an outdoor pool, business centre and a number of meeting rooms.

• Led a team of 19 designers and BIM engineers in both Dubai and Hyderabad, India offices.
• Supported users and novice learners, undertook in-house BIM related training, assisted engineers and designers in BIM design.
• Managed the implementation of supporting software for BIM in both Dubai and Hyderabad offices.
• Managed and maintained electronic drawing files, prepared transmittal of outgoing drawings/documents, recorded incoming drawings/documents from consultants, clients and main or specialist contractors.
• Initiated the creation of Revit Central file for every project.
• Developed BIM manuals and user guides, templates, and libraries.
• Developed complex parametric Revit families in response to project needs.
• Assisted on project work - modeling, detailing and coordination of all services in 3D environment.
• Utilized Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate 2014 (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Showcase), Adobe Photoshop CS6, Team Viewer 9.0, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue, and WeTransfer as a corporate file sharing site.
• Project Involvement (All Projects in BIM):
1. Mall of the Emirates (MOE) Prayer Rooms - Dubai, UAE
2. DAMAN Helthcare Office Building - Abu Dhabi, UAE
3. Umm Hurair Hospital - Dubai, UAE
4. Kalba Art Factory - Kalba, Sharjah, UAE
5. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) HQ Fit Out - KSA
6. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Sales Office Fit Out - KSA
7. Banque Internationale Luxembourge - Dubai, UAE
8. Beef and Bass Restaurant - Dubai, UAE
9. Bupa City Store - KSA
10. Yas Mall Le Pain Quotidien Restaurant - Yas Island, UAE
11. Diaverum Clinic Jeddah - KSA
12. Yas Mall Asha’s Restaurant - Yas Island, UAE
13. Diaverum Clinic Riyadh - KSA
14. The Chedi Khorfakkan - Khorfakkan, Sharjah, UAE
15. Gems International School Phase 2 - Dubai, UAE
16. DK Boss - KSA
17. Diaverum Clinic Sultana Gardens - KSA
18. The Village Plaza Hotel - Oman

• Undertook and led BIM duties on all projects for the MEP Department.
• Developed Revit templates, libraries and family contents.
• Assisted in reviewing project BIM Execution Plans and provided feedback to continually implement our best practices.
• Supported users and novice learners, undertook in-house BIM related
training, and supported engineers and designers in BIM design.
• Assisted on project work - modeling, detailing and coordination of all services in 3D.

• Prepared design and detailed drawings (2D, 3D and Isometric) for HVAC system, Hydraulics and coordination services in accordance with GHD’s Corporate Drafting Manual, AS/NZ ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Australian’s AS 1100 Technical Drawing Standard.
• Assisted engineers and designers in the development and production of plans, selection of equipment, space planning, preparing area take-off and heating/cooling load calculation reports on a number of concurrent projects.
• Provided technical support and active hands-on assistance to project teams in AutoCAD and Revit / BIM set-up.
• Reviewed and checked models and drawings made by other drafters.
• Generated collision detection reports and coordinated with other discipline.
• Seconded to Doha, Qatar to assist locally hired drafting team.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2010, Revit MEP 2013, Navisworks 2013, Adobe Photoshop CS5, GHD Corporate AutoCAD Menu System (CAMS), Lotus 6.5, PDF Exchanger 4.0, Aconex and corporate FTP file sharing website.
• Project Involvement (*Projects in BIM):
1. *Saadiyat Beach Apartments - Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2. New Doha International Airport Emiri Terminal - Doha, Qatar
3. UAE University - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
4. *Saadiyat Beach Marina Village - Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
5. *UAE Pavilion - Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
6. Al Wajba Palace Clubhouse - Al Wajba, Qatar
7. Dukhan Palace - Dukhan, Qatar
8. *Yas Island Water Park - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
9. In-flight Duty Free Store and Warehouse Building - Doha, Qatar
10. *Abu Dhabi International Airport T3 Expansion - Abu Dhabi, UAE
11. Porto Arabia Apartments - Pearl Island, Qatar
12. Security Building - Doha, Qatar
13. ADNOC Headquarters MEP Fit-out - Abu Dhabi, UAE
14. *Project SYNCO - Abu Dhabi, UAE
15. *US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance Facility - Abu Dhabi, UAE
16. *Baggage Handling Facility - ADIA, Abu Dhabi, UAE
17. *Qatalum Pot Relining Facility - Doha, Qatar

• Prepared design and detailed drawings for HVAC system and coordination services in accordance with Obermeyer’s Corporate Drafting Standard.
• Reviewed and checked drawings made by junior drafters.
• Utilized Revit MEP 2011.
• Project Involvement:
1. Security Hospital, a security hospital with 1 basement, 2 medical floor, and 3 ward buildings with hi-tech security features in Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Prepared design drawings for mechanical services (HVAC, plumbing & fire protection system) and coordination services in accordance with British National CAD Standard BS 1192 and RMJM CAD drafting guidelines
• Assisted engineers and designers in the development and production of plans on a number of concurrent projects.
• Reviewed and checked drawings made by junior drafters.
• Started employment as Mechanical CAD Draftsman and was promoted to a senior position after two months.
• Utilized AutoCAD LT 2009, MS Application, Intranet, DWF Viewer, Adobe Acrobat 8.0, and corporate FTP file sharing website.
• Project Involvement:
1. Dubai Tower - Doha, Qatar
2. Dubai Tower - Jeddah, KSA
3. ADNEC Feature Tower - Abu Dhabi, UAE
4. Capital Centre Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE
5. Aviation Club Hotel - Dubai, UAE
6. TNI Tower - Abu Dhabi, UAE
7. Silverene Towers - Marina, Dubai, UAE
8. The American School of Dubai - Dubai, UAE
9. Deerfields Town Square - Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Produced design, construction and shop drawings for MEP services, fire
protection works and coordination services in accordance with British
National CAD Standard BS 1192 and Mott MacDonald CAD drafting standard.
• Appointed as CAD Team Champion to lead a group of 5-newly hired CAD technicians; acted as a point of contact between divisional CAD staff and the CAD working group.
• Managed and maintained electronic drawing files, prepared transmittal of outgoing drawings, and recorded incoming drawings from main and specialist contractors.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2007, MS Application, DWF Viewer, Primavera Expedition, and corporate FTP file sharing website.
• Project Involvement:
1. Bahrain City Centre, mixed-use development consists of 3-level 320+ retail shops, multi-level carparks, water park, 20-screen cinema complex and a central cooling plant
2. Kempinski & Ixir Hotels, 12 & 14-storey 5-star hotels

• Produced design drawings for MEP services, fire protection works, and combined or coordinated services in accordance with British CAD Standards and Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2002).
• Helped other department in preparing structural design drawings.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2002/2006 (Windows XP), MS Office 2003, and Adobe Acrobat 4.0.
• Project Involvement:
1. Substation projects, Ras Laffan Main Substation, Umm Salal Substation and Naeeja Super Substation

• Produced drawings for M&E works, plumbing & drainage, fire protection works, and combined or coordinated services in accordance with British National CAD Standard BS 1192 and WSP Quality Assurance Procedure.
• Performed duties based on sketches and comments made by engineers and lead designers.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2005/2006 (Windows XP), MS Office 2002, Image Viewer and Adobe Acrobat 7.0.
• Project Involvement:
1. St. Francis Shagri-La Twin Towers, 60-storey mixed-use twin towers in the Philippines
2. Shangri-la Resort & Spa, 170-large guest rooms, 50-deluxe villas, dining & entertainment facilites, 7-storey management office building and a 4-storey staff quarter
3. Various design projects in UK and the Middle East

• Produced Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) drawings for M&E works in accordance with the Tri-Service A/E/C
CAD Standards, Department of Defense CAD Standards, Military
Handbooks, A/E Guide and Specifications.
• Performed field inspections and prepared redline drawings (mark-ups)
based on construction changes and recorded as-built drawings.
• Prepared transmittal and submittal of drawings for approval and inspection; prepared weekly and monthly progress photographs and reports.
• Received “Employee of the Quarter Award” from the US Navy Department.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2004 (Windows XP), Microstation v7.1, Corel
Draw & Photo-paint 9.0, MS Office 2002, and Adobe Acrobat 5.0.
• Project Involvement:
1. Power Upgrade Project, Upgrade of 2 main power plants and 8 no’s of substation

• Produced design, coordination and shop drawings for M&E works,
plumbing & drainage, fire protection, and structural works based on sketches made by lead designers and engineers.
• Assigned to various project sites to assist locally hired CAD Staff and to prepare as-built and shop drawings.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2000 (Windows 2000 & XP), MS Office 2000, and Adobe Acrobat 5.0.
• Project Involvement:
1. Lear Project, manufacturing building in the Philippines
2. Intel Project, expansion of RO, Gas and cooling plants
3. Various design/bid projects like cleanrooms, paint-finishing plants, laboratories, and manufacturing plants in the Philippines and Japan.

• Produced design drawings for HVAC system based on sketches made by lead designers and engineers.
• Utilized AutoCAD 2000 / 2002 (Windows XP), and MS Office 2000.
• Project Involvement:
1. St. Luke’s Medical Center, 598-bed hospital and 400-units medical arts building
2. Jumeirah Lake Towers, High-rise buildings in Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

• Drafted tooling and fixture drawings, work instruction, assembly
drawings, and diagrams in accordance with ASME Y14.5-1994
for electronic components in the semiconductor industry.
• Participated in design for tooling and fixture of new product devices.
• Implemented training course of AutoCAD and Pro/Engineer (Pro/E).
• Selected to attend Pro/E and Pro/Intralink trainings in the U.S. and Singapore; attended trainings, trade expos and CAD related exhibits representing the company.
• Utilized AutoCAD R14 / 2000 (Windows 2000), Pro/E 2000i,
Pro/Intralink, MS Office ‘97, Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader/Writer,
CorelDraw & Photo-paint 5.0 and Pagemaker.

• Drafted tooling and fixture drawings, work instruction, assembly
drawings, and diagrams in accordance with ASME Y14.5-1994
for electronic components in the semiconductor industry.
• Applied manual drafting and utilized AutoCAD R13 (Windows 98),
CorelDraw & Photo-paint 5.0, MS Office ‘97, and Adobe Acrobat 4.0.