John D. Bilyeu
2615 Fiset Drive
Austin, TX 78731
Cell (512) 300-5716

Formal Education
1990 - 1995: Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
1988 - 1990: Sam Houston State University, Business Administration

Current Work Experience
01/97–present: Texas Department of Transportation, Austin Texas. Transportation Engineer. Responsible for collection and analysis of pavement test data, preparing and giving presentations, co-authoring research papers, troubleshooting equipment problems, evaluating new software and equipment, developing more efficient ways to process data, training new recruits, directing research projects, managing forensic studies.

Overview of my present job and equipment involved
As part of this job I have co-authored many research papers published by TRB, ASTM and ASCE. The list of papers is constantly growing by about two per year. I have also managed several research projects and inter-agency contracts related to our data collection equipment and processing software. Our tests include radar, deflection-based tests, seismic tests, dynamic cone penetrometer tests, crack mappers, profilers, automated rut measurement, elevation surveys, test grid layout, skid tests and photography. I do all of these on occasion, but the majority of my work involves the GPR, DCP, profilometer and FWD:

Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR)
GPR is a technology that allows engineers to see into pavement layers to measure thicknesses and check for voids, moisture or defects. I am good at collecting radar data using Pulse and Wavebounce brand antennas, as well as processing GPR data using analysis software written by Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) personnel. I can also run a GSSI SIR-10 system and analyze that data with either the Haescan or Road Doctor software packages. Though most of my work involves non-contact GPR, I also use ground-coupled antennas on occasion -- useful for locating rebar, conduits, pipes, old tanks, etc.

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
The DCP is a tried and true method of developing a profile of soil bearing capacity with respect to depth. I am proficient in the use of the DCP (both the manual and automated versions) and can get the California Bearing Ratio and Modulus by using a spreadsheet and the US Army Corps of Engineers formulas.

Profilometer
Our profilometers use lasers and accelerometers to measure the longitudinal profile of a roadway, an objective measure of ride quality. I am proficient at collecting and processing this data into the international roughness index (IRI) and if necessary, the present serviceability index (PSI).

Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)
The FWD is a machine that (using a system of hydraulics, weights and buffers) sends a dynamic load pulse into the ground or pavement. Geophones then measure the deflection at the load center and other locations. I am proficient in this machine's use, troubleshooting, maintenance, and processing the data from it. The set of deflections allows me, using specialized software, to back-calculate the modulus of each pavement layer. This ties in well with GPR-determined layer thicknesses which are an input of FWD analysis.

Past Work Experience
05/95-09/96: Baker Concrete, Houston Texas. Project Engineer. Responsible for timely and accurate construction of concrete structures. Major projects include the following:

• Samsung microchip factory in Austin, TX. Purchasing, accounting, payroll, safety audits.
• Rockwell Semiconductor factory expansion in Colorado Springs, CO. Material estimates, accounting, scheduling, surveying, quality assurance, training new recruits.
• Micron microchip factory in Lehi, UT. Surveying, print reading/layout, material estimates, producing as-built drawings, training new recruits.

Current Job-Related Skills

• Civil engineering
• Technical writing and editing
• Surveying (autolevel, total station)
• Microstation, Visio, editing graphics
• Seismic and deflection-based tests, analysis
• Elastic layer modeling, modulus backcalculation
• General Geotechnical engineering
• Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access (and OSS equivalents)
• Contract Management

Hobbies and Miscellaneous Skills

• Computers
• hardware assembly
• basic web design
• Windows troubleshooting/cleanup
• graphics
• Linux, OSS
• Gardening
• Large aquariums, ponds (bio-systems)
• Motorcycling
• DIY home repair and construction (my last two houses have needed a bit of work)
• carpentry
• plumbing
• electrical
• roofing
• drywall
• masonry
• painting
• ceramic tile
• 2x4 furniture
• Brewing beer and wine
• Auto, motorcycle and small engine mechanics

Helpful Information
I am registered as a Professsional Engineer in Texas (#89205) and New Hampshire (#12013).

Employers may want to try my services on a contract or part-time basis so they can evaluate my work before making any commitment. I have set up a DBA license so I can take individual jobs as needed, and to give potential employers a simple way to evaluate my work. This also allows me to take a wide assortment of jobs as they come.

Compensation does not necessarily have to be in US dollars. I like to barter for other goods and services.

I like to study jobs slowly and carefully before accepting them. I am "slow to promise, quick to deliver." This allows me to honestly claim that I “do everything” and have time for me to brush up on old skills and learn new ones.

My favorite authors are Harry Browne, Ayn Rand, Stefan Molyneux, H.D. Thoreau and Lysander Spooner. I consider their philosophy enlightening and formative.