Training, Instructors

Danny Counts Chief Executive Officer Infrastructure Division danny.counts@uscad.com show details

Danny Counts has 18 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry. He has been teaching the Autodesk Civil Engineering technology since 1994. As a native to Southern California, he has gained all his industry and teaching experience by working with civil engineering firms in Southern California. Danny has extensive real world experience working as a staff civil engineer for two different Southern California Civil Engineering firms for 11 years. During his teaching experience, Danny has trained thousands of Civil Engineers, Designers, Survey Professionals, and Drafters on how to more efficiently use the Autodesk Civil Engineering technology for real world design scenarios and projects. Danny studied Civil Engineering at California State University of Long Beach and has also taught for various colleges, technical schools as well as other Autodesk resellers and training centers. Blog: http://digginginc3d.blogspot.com

Daniel Hebert Vice President Building Solutions Division daniel.hebert@uscad.com show details

Daniel has 16 years working with various Autodesk products and 11 years as an educator and implementation specialist. He regularly provides implementation process analysis, customization, training and support for AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Building Systems, Revit Building, Revit Structure, and Autodesk Viz. Daniel worked as a drafter and CAD Manager in various firms prior to joining the Autodesk reseller channel. As an educator and consultant, he has taught thousands of students on various Autodesk products with world renowned clients. He regularly conducts seminars on the use of Autodesk products in building design. As an Implementation Specialist, Daniel works to help companies effectively implement Autodesk building design products in a production environment.

KaDe King Training Manager kade.king@uscad.com show details

KaDe King has been using AutoCAD since 1987 and has been providing quality AutoCAD training since 1993. Her experience is widely varied and includes real world application of AutoCAD in AEC, Manufacturing & Mapping/Civil Industries. KaDe is recognized as an Autodesk Authorized Instructor and has been the recipient of the Autodesk Instructor Quality Award three times. She has been a speaker at the annual Autodesk University convention twice and will be speaking this year as well. Her background includes a two-year stretch where she provided Microstation technical support and Microstation Fundamental training in addition to AutoCAD. She enjoys teaching all levels of AutoCAD and has taught uncountable hours of AutoCAD Level 1, Level 2 and Update classes. In addition, she also teaches AutoCAD Map and LDT. KaDe's specialty is in relating to the class participants and helping them to get the most out of the training course, whatever it may be.

Melanie Santer Civil Engineering Technical Manager melanie.santer@uscad.com show details

Melanie has nearly 5 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry. Early in her career, Melanie worked as a field surveyor and then moved on to an inside survey technician and supervisor. As her career progressed, Melanie worked as a drafter and quickly moved on to a designer where she worked primarily on large commercial and industrial sites. Since her time in the industry she has been working solely with Land Development Desktop versions 2002 thru 2006 with the Civil and Survey package. She recently started with L.A.CAD and in her short time with the company she has demonstrated her proficiency with Autodesk software teaching Civil 3D, Land Development Desktop and basic AutoCAD classes. Blog: http://dirtdivac3d.blogspot.com

John Rodriguez Civil Engineering Technical Specialist john.rodriguez@uscad.com show details

John Rodriguez has spent the past 17 years in the Civil Engineering field in Southern California. The past three years he has been an Autodesk Authorized Technical Specialist delivering training and implementation services for Infrastructure Solutions to civil engineering professionals. John has reached the level of Implementation Certified Expert (ICE) with Autodesk. John has presented sessions at Autodesk University in 2006 and 2007. Prior to joining the reseller network, John held the position of CADD Manager for two ENR 500 design firms. John’s project work experience includes work on Disney’s California Adventure and The City of Anaheim’s Resort Infrastructure Revitalization Project, Universal’s Islands of Adventure (Orlando, FL), MTDB Red Line Trolley’s in San Diego, CA as well as a host of Residential and Commercial/Retail site development projects throughout southern California. John was voted USCAD "Application Engineer of the Year" for 2007.

Willy Campbell Civil Engineering Technical Specialist Infrastructure Solutions willy.campbell@uscad.com show details

Willy Campbell has spent the past 9 years in the Civil Engineering field in Utah and Northern California. Prior to joining the reseller network, Willy held the position of Regional CADD Manager for a Large Western Civil Engineering firm. He was also instrumental in the Civil 3D transition process where he developed and delivered targeted C3D training for Land Development Teams in several offices. Willy specializes in Civil 3D advanced Corridor Design with focuses on intersections, cul-de-sacs, knuckles, bus turnouts, and grading from the Corridor. He also has extensive experience modeling and rendering civil sites for various studies and City requirement for approvals.

	Faviola Medina Project Manager faviola.medina@uscad.com show details

Steve Bennett Architecture & Visualization Technical Specialist Building Solutions Technical Specialist steve.bennett@uscad.com show details

I’ve always had this draw towards AutoCAD (pun intended) & Autodesk products. I first began learning AutoCAD with R12/13 in 1995. At that time, I also started messing around with MAX – the DOS version. After that, I knew I was hooked. When I completed school, I went to work for an engineered lumber products company that makes I-joists & trusses for buildings. During my 7 year tenure, I wore many hats – drafting, design, CAD management, training, presentations, etc. This position allowed me to gain experience working on a large variety of commercial & residential projects first using AutoCAD and then Architectural Desktop Releases 2004 through 2005. In December 2004 I passed the Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert exam at Autodesk University and have renewed my Expert certification with each new release. Since 2005 I have been with U.S. CAD as an Application Engineer primarily focused on AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and VIZ. I also have experience with Autodesk Building Systems & 3D MAX. In my spare time, I am also a moderator and manager for the Architectural Desktop forums for the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) at www.augi.com. Blog: http://2d-or-not-2d.blogspot.com

Joel Beckham Architectural Technical Specialist Building Solutions joel.beckham@uscad.com show details

Joel was recently added in 2007 to the U.S. CAD team as an educator for the Autodesk architectural products. He will be training, implementing and supporting AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD Architecture 2008, and Revit Architecture 2008. Prior to joining the Autodesk reseller channel, Joel worked as a Project Manager and CAD Manager in various architecture firms, a design-build firm, and owned a consulting drafting firm. He has a diverse scope of production document experience including architectural, structural, MEP engineering, landscape, and various shop drawing types. Joel plans to utilize this unique background to serve his students in their training experience.

Jason Gant Architectural Technical Specialist Building Solutions jason.gant@uscad.com show details

Jason has approximately eight years of architectural experience. He obtained a Master of Architecture I from Tulane University School of Architecture and started working in the AEC industry two years before graduating. Prior to working in the Autodesk Reseller Channel, Jason was part of the first successful BIM pilot project at his firm and has been working with Revit Architecture since 2003. Jason has real world experience with all phases of architectural design in various types of construction and holds qualifications as an Autodesk Certified Instructor and Technical Specialist in Revit. Jason is also currently slated to take the California Supplemental Exam to become a licensed Architect in the state of California.

Carlos Orona MEP Technical Specialist Building Solutions carlos.orona@uscad.com show details

Carlos has more than 14 years in the Building Industry. Nine of those years were in the Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) consulting industry where he started as a drafter and rose very quickly to designer. His experience in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and Autodesk Building Systems merited roles in CAD Management and Facilities Manager. He also has experience as a Field Engineer. Carlos has been involved in many large projects in and around San Diego. His MEP and engineering background brings a complete understanding to the functionality of Autodesk Building Systems.

Michael Schinn MEP Technical Specialist Building Solutions michael.schinn@uscad.com show details

Michael was recently added in 2008 to the U.S. CAD team. Michael brings approximately 9 years of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) experience. Prior to joining the Autodesk reseller channel, Michael worked as a Cad Manager for various MEP Consulting firms in New York City. Over the years, he created 2 office production Cad Manuals and trained drafters in all levels from AutoCAD 14 to AutoCAD 2006. He has handled projects from the schematic phase through construction documents to on-site supervision and ultimately to completion. His diverse portfolio consists of work with waste water treatment plants, Empire State Building office renovations, complex high-rise Electrical Riser Diagrams and Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Data Centers to name a few. He also has experience in Engineering Assistance on Electrical field projects such as Surveys, Testing and Shutdowns of hi-clientele buildings. Michael recently completed a 60 story Revit MEP coordination model before joining US Cad.

Veronica Lamb Architectural Technical Specialist veronica.lamb@uscad.com show details

Veronica is a Technical Specialist for US CAD. Her experience with Autodesk products spans nearly a decade and includes participation in a variety of residential and commercial projects as both technician and project manager. Veronica has utilized Revit to complete both domestic and international resorts and residences. She was also an AutoCAD Instructor at the Delaware Technical College prior to joining US CAD.

	Dawn Ouchi Structural Engineering Technical Specialist dawn.ouchi@uscad.com show details

Jonathan Landeros Manufacturing Technical Manager jonathan.landeros@uscad.com show details

Jonathan has been working with and training Inventor since Release 4. During that time, he has assisted with many Inventor implementations, including standards development and network deployments. He is an Inventor Certified Expert, as well as a Manufacturing Certified Implementation Expert. Jonathan graduated from Cal State University Fullerton in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, building a small off-road car as part of his senior design project. After graduating he spent five years working in the sheet metal stamping industry and electronic enclosure industry, before becoming an Inventor Applications Engineer. Blog: http://mechanical-maniac.blogspot.com

	Tod Wallace Manufacturing Technical Specialist Engineering and Manufacturing tod.wallace@uscad.com show details
Tod has been working with Autodesk Manufacturing products since 1995-1996 with the introduction of Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor since its introduction. Tod has had the good fortune to work with and train users from a wide variety of companies in Southern California. He has also worked with customers on site with implementing the Manufacturing Solution, and best practices among the CAD users.

George Sanchez Manufacturing Technical Specialist Manufacturing Solutions george.sanchez@uscad.com show details

George has more than 16 years of hands-on experience in Electro-Mechanical Design. He has worked for Aerospace, Oils and Gas, and consumer industries with a proven conception to production track record. George has 17 years of CAD experience, both as a user and an instructor. He has experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, Computer Vision, Pro-E and Solid Works. As an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI), George teaches Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical and AutoCAD. He is an Autodesk Manufacturing Implementation Certified Expert. Blog: http://ampaddict.blogspot.com