Brian Ekins Email & Phone Number

Ekins Solutions is a company that helps to make your CAD system better. All of the leading CAD systems are, by necessity, generic CAD systems because they attempt to do everything for everyone. However, this means that they almost never do things in an ideal way for you. With my CAD and programming background, I work with you to see if it's possible to customize your CAD system to better fit your needs and workflows.I can work with you to design and implement custom software that enhances and automates your work. Or, if you prefer a more hands-on approach, I can also do API training and help you to design and write tools that you can continue to enhance and support on your own.For more information, see my website. https://EkinsSolutions.com

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I was at Autodesk for close to 20 years. During that time I had several roles, but all them revolved around Autodesk's manufacturing products and the associated programming interfaces (API's). ** Principle User Experience Designer **Product Owner and designer of the Fusion 360 and Inventor application programming interfaces (API) which allow customization of Fusion 360 and Inventor.- I created documentation for the Fusion 360 and Inventor API’s, including overviews, detailed documentation, samples, and videos to teach others how to use the API. - I supported internal projects, external partners, and users in their use of the Fusion 360 and Inventor API’s. - I vangelized the Fusion 360 and Inventor API’s. Taught the first classes for both the Inventor (classroom) and Fusion (online) API’s. Taught over 35 classes at Autodesk University during the past 15 years. Published over 200 posts to a blog about the Inventor and Fusion 360 API’s. (http://blogs.autodesk.com/modthemachine).** Senior Systems Consultant **Performed contract work for customers using Inventor and its API to create custom applications.** Developer Support Engineer **Supported members of the Autodesk Developer Network with their use of the Inventor API. Created and presented updates about new capabilities in the software.

Madison, Al, Us

While working at Intergraph I worked in several roles:** Product Designer **I was the designer of the Solid Edge programming interface (API).** Senior Applications Engineer ** I provided technical support to the sales organization by conducting tests (benchmarks) of Intergraph’s mechanical design software for potential customers based on their designs and requirements including modeling parts, creating assemblies, performing analyses, producing detailed drawings, and machining parts. Specialized in complex modeling and customization of the software.** CAD Instructor **I created new training materials and taught the use of the Intergraph mechanical CAD system to customers at Intergraph’s training center and at customer sites.

Bs, Design Engineering Technology

Associates, Drafting, Engineering