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Scott Wertel is a Configuration Manager in the defense and aerospace industry and provides freelance design services to a variety of interests. Scott has spent decades following the engineering software industry due to his "unnatural affinity" for CAD and uses that insight to best position his employer and clients for change. Scott graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and is a licensed professional mechanical engineer in the state of Arizona. - Read More
Randy Boulter has an A.S. Degree in Digital Electronics. He has over 25 years of experience in the defense, building automation, security and access controls industries. Randy has spent the last 10 years as an embedded systems consultant. - Read More
Chad Jackson is the President and Principal Analyst of Lifecycle Insights, a research and advisory firm that assesses the business impact of software applications and systems on engineering organizations. Chad has more than 15 years of experience with CAD, CAE, PDM, PLM and others technologies as part of the analyst community and in the software industry. Due to his industry knowledge and thought leadership, Chad is a sought-after expert, author and speaker that has advised, published and presented dozens of times both domestically and internationally. - Read More
Anthony Fasano, P.E., aka Your Professional Partner, founded Powerful Purpose Associates after he realized that it was the development of his soft skills that helped him to become an associate partner at a reputable engineering firm at the young age of 27. With history as a civil engineer, Anthony is now a nationally recognized executive coach and inspirational speaker, specializing in the areas of engineering career development, as well as leadership. He uses his highly effective coaching and speaking techniques through affordable programs to help engineers develop their soft skills, work through blocks, prioritize effectively, set clear goals and achieve their maximum potential. - Read More
Chris Knutson, P.E., PMP is a civil engineer, author, and entrepreneur. He’s co-founder of a professional technical A/E consulting firm specializing in international program and relationship development, as well as author of The Engineer Leader, a recognized blog on leadership and life success for engineers and professionals. Chris is a distinguished senior leader with 20 years of experience in leadership, management, engineering and international relations earned from a career in the U.S. Air Force. - Read More
Pat Sweet is an electrical engineer working in the transportation industry in Kingston, Ontario. Pat earned his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University where he was named a Sexton Scholar and a Chancellor’s scholar. Pat has garnered a wide range of professional experience having worked in building and facilities design, consulting, utilities, and manufacturing. In May 2012, he started the now-popular Engineering and Leadership blog, where he writes about front-line leadership for engineers, personal productivity, engineering education, and professional development. - Read More
Don Scansen is a partner at IP Research Group, a technology consulting firm delivering unparalleled service to intellectual property clients. Don spent more than ten years as a reverse engineer and in various management roles at Chipworks and Semiconductor Insights. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a licensed professional engineer in the Province of Ontario. - Read More
Mert Bal is currently an assistant professor and Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program coordinator in the Miami University of Ohio. He received his PhD in Manufacturing Systems Engineering in Cyprus. He was a research fellow in the University of Western Ontario, and a guest researcher at the National Research Council Canada in London, Ontario for three years. Mert is an active researcher in the areas of intelligent manufacturing, distributed real-time control, mobile computing, internet of things, internet embedded devices, multi-agent systems, collaborative wireless sensor networks, holonic manufacturing and applications of virtual and augmented reality. He has authored many scientific publications, and co-organized various international conference sessions in these areas. - Read More
Tom Lombardo is an engineer, a professor, and an "armchair philosopher." He holds technical degrees in electronics and computer science, as well as a doctorate in instructional technology. Tom teaches engineering, microcontrollers, and sustainable energy systems. In his spare time he makes somewhat recognizable sounds with an acoustic guitar. Tom and his wife Lisa hope to someday retire in a secluded off-the-grid house. - Read More
Todd Grimm is the founder and president of T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. and is its principal marketing specialist and technology consultant. His experience includes 17 years in the product development industry. In that time, he has held positions in sales, sales management, business management and marketing. Prior to starting the company, he was the marketing manager for what became one of the leading rapid prototyping service bureaus. - Read More
Kyle Maxey is a mechanical designer and writer from Austin, TX. He earned a degree in Film at Bard College and has since studied Mechanical and Architectural drafting at Austin Community College. As a designer Kyle has had vast experience with CAD software and rapid prototyping. One day he dreams of becoming a toy designer. - Read More
Rachel Park (RP Editorial Services - www.rp-editorialservices.co.uk) is an accomplished print and web editor with more than 16 years’ experience in producing engaging and informative copy covering a wide range of subjects. Leveraging 12 years as editor of The TCT Magazine, she has deep insight into the world of 3D printing as well as bountiful passion for the industry. - Read More
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Rick Stavanja is a CAD/PLM consultant, software developer, and founder of CADwire.net, a CAD information aggregator and search engine. The past two decades of his career led him from the design chair and into every aspect of the digital technologies designers and engineers now use to bring us the products that we use today. Rick studied Architecture at Montana State University, and now operates Tangra Solutions from Spokane, Washington. - Read More
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