AEC Solutions Division

David is a Registered Architect, who previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial Design-Build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an architect, contractor, developer, educator, and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently works with clients across the United States developing and implementing AEC business solutions as the Director of AEC Services at Ideate, Inc. David’s Autodesk software expertise includes Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and AutoCAD MEP. 

Bill has 17 years experience in applying AEC design solutions for large commercial companies. A graduate of Pasadena Institute of Technology, he has worked for GTE/GTEL, Hunter Technical Services, Greg LeDoux and Associates, and a regional utility company in England. Bill has also had the opportunity to act as Lead AutoCAD Designer for multimillion dollar communication sites which have included structural, electrical, HVAC, conduit, cable plans, and equipment layouts. He is an AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP specialist and is currently pursuing Sustainable Design Certification at the University of California at Berkeley.

Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has been a consultant to the AEC industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator, and construction site manager. In 2002, she was invited to speak at the 2002 Autodesk Worldwide One Team Conference about the future of CAD in the AEC market. Glynnis is currently the Director of Development Services at Ideate, Inc. and continues to work with AEC clients across the nation, developing and implementing best practices solutions. 

Teresa Martin - AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design  having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler, and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert.

Ron has over 20 years experience in the architectural industry as a drafter, designer, lead project designer, and most recently a CAD Manager implementing Autodesk Architectural Desktop for a residential design firm. His instructional background includes being an Autodesk certified instructor, trainer, support technician, educator at two community colleges, and a U.S. Army certified instructor.  Ron is a published writer and continues to author professional technical training manuals for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture.

Glen is a licensed mechanical engineer and worked in the consulting engineering industry for over 13 years. After obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Morrisville State College in New York, Glen worked in the HVAC field for a number of A&E and engineering firms providing engineering design and drafting on a wide variety of projects including state detention facilities, industrial and pharmaceutical facilities, office buildings, schools, and airports. Glen is a LEED accredited professional and a member of the Golden Gate Chapter of ASHRAE.

Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is LEED accredited. Her experience includes working in Architecture and Construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as Structural Engineering firms in the Bay Area providing Design, 3D modeling, and drafting services. Shruti is an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and provides training and support for AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, and Revit Architecture.

Nancy holds an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Construction Management from University of Houston, Texas and has over 9 years experience in the architecture industry. She has worked as an Architectural Designer, Project Manager, and Project Architect for traditional architecture and design/build firms in the Pacific Northwest and the Bay Area handling various phases of design, contract document production, and construction administration. Nancy has been instrumental in establishing and implementing CAD standards and operating procedures with firms of various sizes, aiding their transition to new technologies.

Srinivas holds a Masters of Science degree in Structural Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and has diverse experience in the AEC industry. He has worked as a structural design engineer in the Bay Area on a variety of commercial and residential projects managing different phases of design and construction. His work as an Application Engineer includes providing BIM consulting, CAD implementation, and training services to AEC firms of varying sizes. Srinivas also has extensive experience with various Structural Analysis programs including ETabs, SAP2000, SAFE, ADAPT Builder, and CAD Applications such as AutoCAD, Microstation, and Revit Structure.

Gaurav has over ten years experience in the Civil Engineering and Construction industry. A Civil Engineering graduate with a Master’s Degree in Construction Management, he has worked as a Project Planner and Monitoring Engineer in several major construction projects funded by the World Bank. Gaurav is an Autodesk Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert (ICE) and has taught at several reputable events such as AUGI’s 2006 Bay Area CAD Camp and Nevada GIS.

Jason holds a degree in Physical Geography with an emphasis on GIS and Remote Sensing techniques from U.C. Santa Barbara. With over 8 years of experience, he has worked as a GIS Specialist conducting Business GIS analysis and has designed, developed, and deployed GIS/web based mapping applications. For the past several years, he has been a consultant working with state and local government agencies in an effort to increase their productivity through better management and integration of their CAD and GIS infrastructure data. Jason maintains experience using both Autodesk and ESRI products.

Daniel is a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California as well as a Land Surveyor-in-Training. A graduate of San Jose State University, Daniel worked for a municipal public works department for over 6 years before gaining his 9 years of private sector design experience. His land development project experience includes work in the areas of commercial, residential, office,
hi-tech, and institutional/university.

Mark has nearly 20 years experience in the AEC industry from design/build to construction. His drafting experience is drawn from a wide variety of disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, telecom, architectural, and fire protection. Mark has worked with customization and programming - most notably for Autodesk as software developer and tester for the Express Tools team – and has a background in CAD management. He is a certified Autodesk training instructor. In addition to training, Mark works on network installations and provides technical support for a variety of programs such as Land Desktop, AutoCAD Architecture, and AutoCAD MEP. 

Sandeep is a registered Project Management Professional (PMP), who has been using Autodesk technology as an engineer for over 10 years. Earning a Civil and Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, he has a comprehensive background having worked on residential and commercial site design, earthworks/grading, subdivision layout, street improvements, storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water design. Sandeep also has extensive experience as a GIS specialist, educator, and project manager.  He is the Director of Infrastructure Solutions at Ideate, Inc.

Harold has an extensive background in CAD and 3D design, which has been leveraged at a variety of companies including M+W Zander, GAP Inc., Charles Schwab, and BART. He has been involved in a broad range of CAD-related disciplines, including: process piping, mechanical, structural, architectural, and facilities management. Harold currently works with all Ideate Application Specialists to streamline the support system and insure that Ideate customers receive fast and high-quality responses.