Co-Leader of Austin CADD User Group

Design Technology consultant for small & mid-size AEC businesses.Strategize, recommend and implementation of; Data Storage, network, cloud services, voice services, basic security and effective data collaboration options.Strategize, recommend and implementation of: Autodesk, ESRI & other design products and tools used in Civil Infrastructure practice.Development and implementation of production standards that focus on an organizations production workflows & processes and design tools, utilities to aid in an organizations productivity & effciency.I've developed a framework that is based on the following Philosophy that I refer to as;The AEC Pillars of SuccessAccessibility+Consistency+User Experience = Productivity which leads to Productive, Agile & Responsive Organization.

As part of an "incubate" team, our focus is on driving sales for NetApp cloud related products (BlueXP, Cloud Data Sense, Cloud Backup, Cloud Insights). Additionally, I am the main Technical Pre-Sales support for NetApp Global File Cache and NetApp Cloud Volumes Edge Cache (NetApp Edge caching solutions that aid in the consolidation of data in organizations) for US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. I work closely with Sales Teams covering United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, supporting Edge Caching Solutions on-premises and in all 3 major Hyperscalers; AWS, Azure and Google to aid customers in the consolidation and extension of data in organizations of all types.

I was part of a Team that focused on Data Collaboration and Cloud based VDI solutions for AEC+M customers.Pre-sales Technical support, Implementation and post sales support the Panzura Solution. We were the top Panzura AEC Reseller.Pre-sale Technical support, implementation and post sales support of the Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform. Azure related file, networking, computer & storage services in hybrid scenarios.Provided Azure Networking & Compute support to customers with Cloud Based Vault Implementations.Innovative production methodolgies, specifically within Civil Infrastructure for customers.

IT Management for Texas Offices, maintaining the working order of the Texas offices during the transition/integration of the organizations.• Work to integrate organizations (BRD & WGI) systems.• Recommend and plan the addition of new Infrastructure to better integrate the organization as a whole.• Assess Autodesk Production workflows and standards, to recommend and develop updates and changes with organization wide Production Standards.• Assist with Project Support on a daily basis in offices in Texas and Florida.• Updated, Maintain and provide Training of the Production Standards for Texas offices.

IT Management, Strategy & Planning for BIG RED DOG Engineering | ConsultingAs a Partner of the organization I championed and implemented a Cloud first infrastructure, which allowed us to interconnect our Texas offices with all organizational members accessing and working from a single source of data which enabled us to seamlessly share resources across the entire organization and highly improve the user experience.• Server & Network consolidation and management (Active Directory, DNS, Google Enterprise, VM, HyperV, Remote Access, VPN, Cloud based VM).• IaaS (Cloud Storage & Cloud Servers in AWS, AWS Management & Reporting)• Software & Application catalog management. (Licensing, contracts, budgets)• Implemented, managed and maintained Cloud based Voice system interconnecting all offices and team members.• Strategic planning.• Budgeting.• Championed the development of Production Standards for the organization, training and maintaining those standards for the Civil group.• Research & Development of new technologies and services.• Project Support• Vendor Management

IT / Design Manager for San Antonio Office.• Managed Civil Designers to complete all production work accurately and on-time.• Established training and design/cad standards for the local office to aid in consistency and productivity.• Worked directly with Directors/PMs/Engineers and Clients to successfully complete projects.Implemented, Maintained and managed all aspects of Technology for local office and provided input and assistance as needed for other offices.

As the IT Manager I was responsible for IT Strategy, Operations, Maintenance, Security, Purchasing, Licensing, and Vendor Management. This includes the following:• Office Infrastructure (Telecom, Internet, Intranet, Networking, Wireless, Cell, Printing, Plotting, Scanning)• Design of Network, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Security, Data Storage, Backup and Disaster Recovery.• Implementation of Software, including Accounting Software, Engineering & Design Software, GIS Software, Database, Document Management, Office Suites, Graphic Design Software, Project Management tools.• Maintain licensing & Vendor relationships.• Desktop & Server Maintenance & support.• Manage development of Web Site, FTP and other internal Project Management & Collaboration tools.Along with my Technology duties, I’ve also stepped back into the role of a Sr. Designer / GIS Analyst where I’m responsible for the following:• Infrastructure planning & design, including but not limited to Commercial, Residential and Industrial, Water & Sewer Design, Grading & Drainage, Platting.• Construction Documents, BID Documents, AS-Built Documents• Business Development (Proposals, RFQs, RFPs, Federal RFQs)• Client Meetings, Construction Meetings• Cost Estimates• Feasibility Studies• Site Assessments• Mapping Exhibits per client request• Custom GIS Applications to feel client needs or solve client problems.• CAD Management. I have an intimate knowledge of the use of the Autodesk Products. Ongoing development of CAD Standards and Design Workflows that best suit our practice

Rebuilt / Updated Technology Infrastructure, updated computer systems, began implementation of CAD Standards, CAD Training, Software Updates/Technology Refresh. Worked with Vendors for cost savings on licenses, cell phones, leasing of technology. Design duties included Subdivision, Commercial, Public Water & Sewer Projects.Built GIS Database and managed the final deliverable for Utility Infrastructure Client that included all above ground structures, Valves, Manholes along with the data associated, all collected with GPS.

Design Technology Services (DTS) Office Lead for San Antonio & Austin. Duties Included Project Support for multiple large scale projects. Project Standards, Design Software Implementation, Training & Maintenance. Support of project goals using information technology tools and methods. Worked on various in-house projects and collaboration tools, along with being the main contact for Autodesk Vault as the product was intermittently rolled out within the organization. Maintained the Autodesk Vault System for all offices that had implemented or were using on daily basis.Worked closely with IT Department to align IT with production, helping provide working knowledge of users and production workflows.

International Engineering Company. IT Responsibilities for the San Antonio Office

As the Business Technology Manager I was responsible for the overall Technology strategy and day to day IT Operations of the San Antonio Office which included;• Infrastructure• Software• Hardware• Training• Desktop Support• Vendor management• Worked with our Corporate IT Department to align local strategy and initiatives with the Corporate strategy and initiatives.• I designed, setup and maintained a +/-30 person Project Office that included sub-contractors and client personnel within the clients site.• Assisted in Facilities management• Vendor Management• Purchasing• Relationship manager between Business and IT; worked closely with the Office Manager & Unit Managers• Yearly budgeting• Project budgeting• Project Management

Sr. Civil Designer responsible for design of Roadways, Sewer & Water Systems, Grading & Drainage and overseeing Jr. Drafters/Techs in the completion of Construction Documents.Construction documents, Planning, Platting, Feasibility studies, Graphic Exhibits.Assisted the Austin Technology Manager in updating systems for use with Autodesk Land Development Desktop Software.Was able to implement new workflows after showing productivity gains that could be attained with the use of the Land Development Software.Assisted with oversight of San Antonio Technology until it was turned over completely to me.Worked to bring GIS Capabilities into mainstream portions of the organization.

Implemented CAD for Organization. Setup network infrastructure environment, designed & built CAD systems, Trained users in the use of Autodesk Software, along with basic computer training. Implemented Accounting software, backup system and maintained all systems. (Hardware, software etc..)Civil / Survey / Structural. Design & Drafting of Residential, Commercial & Industrial sites, Topography surveys, ALTA Surveys, Platting, Field Surveying, Water & Sewer utility design, assisted in the upkeep of as-builts for water system for City of Portland.Design & Drafting of the Water Utility relocation's for the West Side Light Rail project.

Designed and built computer systems for Architects & Engineers. Implemented CAD Systems and plotting for design firms that were moving from manual drafting to Computer based Design & Drafting software.My specialty was configuring and optimizing systems for use with Autodesk / DCA / Softdesk / Haestad software.Worked with Autodesk Resellers in SW Washington & NW Oregon.