Jose Burrola Diaz, Developer in Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Jose Burrola Diaz

3D Laser Scanning Consultant and Developer

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Toptal member since March 26, 2025

Bio

Jose is a senior manager and 3D laser scanning technician with extensive knowledge and complex job experience. He has completed various projects for The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, The 4th Judicial District and Court in Denver, Star Wars Disneyland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Jose's unique experience and technical skills in complicated projects deliver the highest-level results.

Portfolio

KHSS West
Revit, Revit MEP, Revit API, AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, ACC, Python API, DYNAMO...
U.S. CAD
Revit, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Architecture, Instructor-led Training (ILT)...
Global Pacific
Architecture, Interior Design, 3D Interior Design, Interior 3D Modeling...

Experience

  • Architecture - 20 years
  • Revit MEP - 12 years
  • Drone Services - 7 years
  • RealWorks - 5 years
  • FARO SCENE - 5 years
  • FARO - 5 years
  • Trimble - 5 years
  • Leica Geosystems - 1 year

Preferred Environment

Windows 10

The most amazing...

...project I've delivered was a $120 million project completed in just over two years.

Work Experience

Senior Design Coordinator | Senior Scanner Manager

2007 - PRESENT
KHSS West
  • Completed a complex, $120 million project in two years. Specialized in employing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and precision of our projects.
  • Wrote several automation tasks using Python in DYNAMO inside Revit.
  • Worked on projects for The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, The 4th Judicial District and Court in Denver, Star Wars Disneyland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Technologies: Revit, Revit MEP, Revit API, AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, ACC, Python API, DYNAMO, Grasshopper, SketchUp Pro, Trimble, RealWorks, Rhinoceros 3D, FARO, FARO SCENE, Leica Geosystems, Drone Services, LiDAR, Laser Scanning, Algorithms

Senior BIM Engineer | Autodesk Instructor

2014 - 2017
U.S. CAD
  • Provided training in Revit MEP architecture, AutoCAD MEP architecture, Revit plugins, and point cloud modeling.
  • Offered on-site support to architectural firms in the West Region, addressing sudden fluctuations in workload demands across California, Nevada, and Arizona.
  • Ensured high-quality deliverables within accelerated timelines.
  • Collaborated with design and project management teams to streamline documentation and improve project execution.
Technologies: Revit, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Architecture, Instructor-led Training (ILT), Eagle Point Plugin, Navisworks, SketchUp Pro, MEP Drafting, LiDAR, Laser Scanning

Senior Design Lead

2008 - 2010
Global Pacific
  • Drafted shop drawings for City Center and Aria Tower projects, providing solutions for various field conditions. Produced architectural millwork drawings for levels 57, 58, and 59 production.
  • Led the development and implementation of new design concepts for Spotlight 29 Casino (CA), including drafting architectural plans and shop drawings for metal and cabinetry.
  • Charged with leading the design, creating blueprints for construction, and overseeing the millwork production we did in-house.
Technologies: Architecture, Interior Design, 3D Interior Design, Interior 3D Modeling, Blueprint, LiDAR, Laser Scanning

Design Coordinator

2007 - 2008
NV Energy
  • Designed and drafted essential plans to establish electric connectivity for customers to the NVEnergy Power grid.
  • Engineered projects for residential and subdivision lots and commercial, industrial, and high-rise buildings (up to 18MVA) in compliance with NVEnergy standards and regulatory requirements of the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, and North Las Vegas.
  • Utilized the California Distribution Engineering Calculations Program to verify the accuracy and compliance of the customer's single-line diagram with voltage drop and flicker standards.
Technologies: Utilities, Utility Software, Autodesk BIM 360, LiDAR, Laser Scanning

Experience

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Headed a building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) team for the world's most extensive Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) installation, conducting over 1,200 scans to ensure precision and seamless trade coordination while tracking and reporting to architect, engineering, and design teams. I collaborated with architects and engineers on key areas like the theater, the main lobby dome, and the level 9 pool deck. I also prefabricated two miles of distinctive caps while aligning critical spaces. Finally, I scheduled, budgeted, and managed a team of seven, including training two new members and developed blueprints and construction documents for submittals.

Disneyland | Star Wars Park

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Coordinated the installation of 5,000 prefabricated components, improving efficiency by collaborating with design teams. I managed the integration of final drawings, ensuring alignment with building framing, backing requirements, and structural support. This coordination was critical to maintaining the waterproof integrity of the structure and facilitating the seamless movement of dynamic elements throughout the park.

Sounder PODs

https://housinginnovation.co/factory/sonderpods/
Worked hand in hand with an architect, engineering team, and clients to manage the risk of all the prefabrication drawings and coordination of all disciplines, including Howick prefabrication studs, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, cabinets, kitchen, and all material cut sheets for interior and exterior envelope. I headed the prefabrication effort to have 16 model options for clients and four different PODs.

Education

2009 - 2010

Master's Degree in Architecture

University of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV, USA

2005 - 2007

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

San Jose State University - San Jose, CA, USA

2003 - 2005

Associate's Degree in Art History

Antellope Valley Collage - Antellope Valley, CA, USA

Certifications

MAY 2020 - PRESENT

FARO Certificate

FARO

JUNE 2017 - PRESENT

Trimble 3D Scanning

Trimble

NOVEMBER 2004 - PRESENT

Autodesk Instructor

Autodesk

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Revit API, Python API

Tools

Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, FARO SCENE, CAD, 3ds Max, Revit MEP, Grasshopper, SketchUp Pro, Rhinoceros 3D, Leica Geosystems, AutoCAD MEP, Bluebeam

Languages

ACC, DYNAMO

Frameworks

Blueprint

Paradigms

Management

Other

Overall Design, Trimble, RealWorks, FARO, Drone Services, Autodesk Revit, Architecture, Instructor-led Training (ILT), Navisworks, MEP Drafting, Laser Scanning, LiDAR, Windows 10, Hand Drawing, Autodesk BIM 360, Utilities, Utility Software, Eagle Point Plugin, Algorithms, 3D Scanning, TrimbleTRX8, Realworks, StrucSoft MWF, Howick, Framing Prefabrication, Project Coordination, Precast Prefabrication, MWF Strucsoft, Autodesk Navisworks, Coordination, Design Coordination, Service Blueprints, Prefabrication MEP, Prefabrication Homes, UI Blueprints, MWF StrucSoft, Interior Design, 3D Interior Design, Interior 3D Modeling

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