Jake Aalfs Pla, Eit

Jake Aalfs has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Jake is currently serving as the Director of Geospatial Design at dwg. Since 2021. Prior to that, they worked at the San Antonio River Authority as a Landscape Architect for nearly seven years, where they managed rebate programs and budgets for stormwater treatment projects. Jake also held the role of GIS Analyst at Cude Engineers from 2012 to 2014, where they prepared maps and construction drawings using geospatial tools. Jake worked as a Program Associate at TreePeople from 2011 to 2012, working on research and implementation of natural urban systems. Additionally, they gained experience as a Research Assistant and Graduate Assistant at Cal Poly Pomona Center for Geographic Information Systems Research (CGISR) from 2009 to 2011. Earlier in their career, Jake worked as an Intern at TBG Partners, Inc in 2008. Prior to that, they worked in the toy industry, holding roles such as a Senior Manager of Interactive Technology at JAKKS Pacific, Inc from 2006 to 2007 and a Project Engineer at Mattel, Inc from 2000 to 2005. Jake started their career as a Hardware/Software Engineer at Peerless Systems in 1998 and then as a Software Engineer at Giesecke & Devrient Systems from 1996 to 1998.

Jake Aalfs, PLA, EIT has a diverse education background. Jake obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a Computer option, from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 1995. Later, in 2008 through 2011, they pursued and completed their Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from the same institution.

In addition to their academic achievements, Jake has also obtained several certifications. In September 2020, they became an Engineer In Training, certified by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. In October 2018, they obtained the Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) designation from EnviroCert International, Inc. Furthermore, Jake is in the process of obtaining their Professional Landscape Architect designation from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE).

Based on the provided information, no specific month or year is mentioned for the completion of their Professional Landscape Architect certification.