DRAFTING DESIGN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer and Co - Founder of Design
- Manager, North America
Avinish Kumar manages the CAD Studio and is responsible for Design Presentation operations. Avinish is one of the founding members of Design Presentation and is involved with the operation since the inception of the company in 2002.
Avinish has over 18 years of experience in international business, sourcing, QA and account management.
Avinish Kumar is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Design Presentation Associates. Prior to co-founding Design Presentation Associates, he spent 10 years with PSi, where he focused on sourcing, quality and market research.
Avinish has over 20 years of experience in international business, vendor development and account management. He graduated from Calicut University with a B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering.
Fay was born in London, England and has spent her entire career in international business beginning with the European Dept. of the London Chamber of Commerce. She then emigrated to the United States where she earned a degree in Busines Administration and held positions in export management, international marketing liaison and international logistics. Fay has dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship. She is bi-lingual in German and speaks fluent French.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Association of State Flood Plain Managers
Harry is a Member of the Association of State Flood Plain Managers (ASFPM), the Maryland Association of Storm Water and Floodplain Managers (MASFM), the Lower Delaware and Maryland Building Officials Association (LDMBOA) , DHI (The Door and Hardware Institute) and CSI (Construction Specifications Institute), and the Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA). He has studied the science of Flood Mitigation extensively and, working with the new Format of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Harry has written Specifications for that have been accepted by CSI's MasterFormat . Well versed in all aspects of Flood Mitigation, Doors and Hardware, and Plans and Specification details and writing, Harry travels the country attending conferences and seminars, and frequently conducts educational sessions for professionals concerned with these issues. Harry has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame-South Bend, Indiana, where he was a member of the 1966 National Championship Football Team at Notre Dame.
Mr. J. Peters is a highly experienced CAD draftsman, who has years of experience in using Autocad/Revit, Microstation and ARchicad to handle challenging Computer Aided Design & Drafting projects. He has managed construction inspections for numerous architects, city officials and banks, and has conducted on-site construction inspections to track budget costs, feasibility and projected budget overruns. Projects ranged from retail stores to multi-million dollar condominiums to private residences. He graduated with honors from San Diego State University with a B.A. degree in Environmental Design, with a concentration in Construction Technology Design Certification. He lives and works in Hailey, ID.
Mr. B. Keith develops technical illustrations for technical manuals, patent drawings for inventions to be filed with the U.S. Patent Office and designed and built interactive displays for conventions since 2008. Employed for 16 years by a major Patent Law firm where he gained his expertise in preparing patent drawing and trademark drawing documentation for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as the World Patent Organization. While at the law firm, his innovations resulted in a 70% increase of production at a lower cost to clients. Started his drafting career on the drafting board using manual tools designing and detailing a variety of drafting projects for manufacturing and production prior to joining the law firm. Work included accurate drawings for floor and space plans, medical devices, electronic, wire and cable schematics, flow charts processes, piping and electrical systems, assembly and detailed parts with orthographic and isometric cutaway and exploded views following Drafting Standards and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances. He has updated his skills to include AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Visio, Word and Excel, and is currently developing his skills in 3D modeling.
Job Titles:
- Independent CAD Consultant
Mr. B. Swinney is currently an independent CAD consultant, a role he has performed since 2008. He was previously an architectural project manager with Tompkins Barron PLLC, an architectural design firm based in the United States, from 1996 to 2008. He performed design activities for the company and managed a team of designers (focusing on AutoCAD). He was responsible for over 50% of the projects. He started his career as a CAD Draftsman at McCarty Architects from 1990 to 1995, and worked directly with the company's consultants, including architects and engineers. He received an AAS in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from Northeast College and attended Mississippi State School of Architecture. He holds a residential and commercial construction license in the state of Mississippi.
Mr. D. Bryson began work in machining and metalworking in Canada in 1981, becoming a world recognized journeyman tool and die maker in 1985. Re-entering the workforce as a CAD designer, he worked his way up to Senior Mechanical Engineer in a leading microwave radio company. He shares recognition in two patents relating to his design work of microwave radios. His previous hands-on metalworking experience has benefitted him greatly in his design career, where he continues to design and develop innovative yet simple-to-manufacture parts and assemblies. Familiar with all aspects of manufacturing including precision machining and grinding, stamping, die casting and welding. He is an expert in Solid Works and AutoCAD, including import and export of the many other software platforms in the marketplace.
Mr. D. Deery has been working as a Draftsman/3D Modeller/CAD Trainer for 23 years. He has extensive experience in: 2D Drafting 3D Modelling BIM 3D Images 3D Animation, and has a multi-disciplinary background, working in areas such as Architecture, Civil Engineering (roads, light rail and heavy rail, drainage), Structural Engineering, Power & Electrical, Mechanical and landscaping. He has worked on many projects with both large and small firms throughout Ireland and the UK. Some of these firms include: Mott MacDonald Ove Arup & Partners, Amec Process & Energy, Muir International, and Balfour Beatty. He also provides 2D/3D training, CAD support and consultancy services.
Mr. D. Heath is an expert in using AutoCAD to create Construction Documents (Cover Sheet thru MEPs), creating design packages for submittal to Design Review Committee (Site Plan, Floor Plans and Elevations) and creating construction documents for county or city submittal per 2007 Florida Building Codes with 2009 amendments. His work includes multi-family and commercial projects, preparation of layout of projects with time lines for each draftsman, construction Documents using AutoCAD R14, SoftDesk 8, and Ketiv v14 software, and the creation and maintenance of office standards through the use of custom menu and programming (AutoLISP).
Mr. G. Duva was previously Chairman of the Art Department at a Catholic High School, from 2004 to 2008, where he proposed and implemented the "New Art Program". He is an expert in a variety of graphics/CAD programs, including: Rhino3D, Macromedia Flash 5, Wacom Tablet with stylus, Coreldraw 9, Autocad 2000i, Umax Astra 3400 scanner, VistaScan, and Coffee Cup.
Mr. J. Roberts has extensive experience in serving as a Project Manager in the field of architecture. He is involved in the project from the early schematics from the beginning through to construction where he liaises with clients and contractors to ensure that all parties are satisfied with finished product. Mr. Roberts has 15 years of experience in residential architecture, working with AutoCAD in both 2D (for Construction Documents) and also 3D (for presentation packages). He has a B.Sc. in Building Control.
Mr. J. Simmons has, for the last three years, worked on electrical and electronic devices for Lockheed Martin IS&GS in Goodyear, Arizona, where he has been able to refresh previous experience obtained in electronic packaging. Mr. Simmons has twenty-seven years experience in aircraft modification design, twenty-one of which were with various Lockheed Martin aircraft facilities. During this time, he was awarded a patent as the sole inventor of a Foreign Object Deflector developed for the belly of a C-130 Special Forces airframe. Much of his career involved installation of avionic systems, a design discipline that can involve creative methods of structural support and spatial utilization to get the shortest electrical lines possible for some applications. Mr. Simmons received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern Illinois University in 1971. His major was Mass communications, with a minor in art. He started in the aircraft design field at Evergreen Air Center in Arizona where he started as a draftsman in 1979. By 1985 when he left for another opportunity, he was Department Head of Engineering, and he had composed the drafting room manual, and investigated and chose the computer-aided drafting system in 1984.
Mr. J. Stensland is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Geography with an emphasis in Urban and Regional Studies. Justin has been in the Architecture, Engineering and Planning field for almost 10 years and has worked on projects in the US, Costa Rica, Panama, London, Korea, Shanghai, Doha, and the United Arab Emirates. Prior has served as a Planner and Project Manager on numerous international projects, and has worked on several large scale master planning efforts. He has extensive experience in land planning using GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D to provide detailed land analyses, based on topography and geographical surveys, that lead to more strategic land use and project feasibility assessments, as well as more precise and comprehensive overall planning efforts. Justin has also authored best practice and training materials for his team to ensure that the tools available are being implemented accordingly. His ability to prioritize various site limitations, anticipate necessary approvals that are required, assess potential impacts to schedules, and determine cost estimates makes him a valuable resource for his clients.
Mr. M. Gross has many years of experience in drafting electrical systems, including a substantial number of mechanical and structural design projects. He has a multi-disciplined background and appreciation of all aspects in the design, certification, qualification, and installation process. Most recent projects have been within the aerospace industry for EASA Part 21J DOA, integrating various aircraft electrical and mechanical systems. Design experience includes aircraft structures, composite Interiors and seating, specification and report documentation. Project responsibilities consist of avionic CVE, mechanical design, installation support, function and qualification testing, including verification of ground and flight-tests. All projects have produced approved installations and documentation in accordance with EASA, CAA, FAA or Airbus standards, with avionic equipment designed to EUROCAE ED-14 / RTCA DO160 and ABD0100 qualification standards. Previous projects have also included overseas assignments in the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Europe. The aerospace projects have all included creation of supporting documentation for the modification, declaration of compliance, accomplishment instructions, continued airworthiness, equipment assessment and Part 21G inspection documents.
Job Titles:
- Independent CAD Consultant
Mr. M. Michelena is currently an independent CAD consultant, he has worked in a telecommunication industry for 18 year as a Engineering Graphic Designer, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, CAD specialist, at companies such as MOTOROLA INC, MORRISON HERSHFIELD CORP, STARCONTROLS INC. based in United States. In 2003 received the BA of Infirmation technology at the American Intercontinental University located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA. Previously worked as a CAD instructor, and Tech-Architect in Caracas/Venezuela at RASTERTECH INC, company afilliated to AUTODESK CORP, (giving training such as AUTOCAD, CIVIL/SURVEY, AUTOARCHITECT, SCANDESK, etc.) to several Architectural and Engineering companies. In 1980 received the BA of Tech-Architect at IUTAJS (Inst. Universitario de Tech. A. J. Sucre in Caracas/Venezuela)
Job Titles:
- Independent CAD Consultant
Mr. M. Robinson is currently an independent CAD consultant, a role he has performed since 2005. Mr. Robinson was previously the head of CAD Manager and IT Support at Brownworth Engineering Associates, a leading MEP design company based in the United States, from 1980 to 2008. Mr. Robinson managed a team of 2D and 3D designers (focusing on Revit, BIM and AutoCAD). His leadership and support resulted in over $500 million in annual revenue for Brownworth Engineering. Mr. Robinson started his career as a CAD Draftsman at Brownworth Engineering, and worked there from 1991 to 2008. He was responsible for implementing the use of CAD tools in the company. Mr. Robinson also worked directly with the company's customers, including architects and engineers.
Mr. R. Taylor has extensive experience using Auto CAD, Auto CAD Mechanical, Inventor, Architecture as well as Bentley and MicroStation. His qualifications include 6 years of experience as a CAD designer/ draftsman. His recent experience includes design, as-builts and redraws in various areas, including architecture, piping, electrical, mechanical, rail road design, civil and site layouts.
Ms. C. Lee has six years of experience in Architecture and two years of experience in MEP Engineering, with expertise in financial institutions, medical office buildings, retail (shell and finish-out). She is an expert in the development and implementation of full construction document sets from preliminary design sketches to construction administration.
Ms. S. Herrera is working in the field of architecture since 1996 and continuously gaining expertise in the residential, commercial and institutional fields. Her international experience allows her to work with all kind of clientèle and team members. She has worked in London , New York and Colombia, designing and developing multifamily housing projects both Private and affordable, institutional and educational buildings and commercial premises. She can communicate and write fluently in English and Spanish. She got a masters degree in Sustainable Architecture from the University College London and got her architectural bachelor degree in Colombia South America. She has more than 10 years of architectural experience working, developing and drafting both the design and the technical sides of projects. She has computer experience using AutoCAD, Sketch up, Adobe Photoshop and the entire Microsoft package.
Ms. S. Othman has extensive experience in AutoCAD 2009-2010, AutoCAD Architecture, Revit Architecture, 3Ds Max, and also Cad Management. She has worked at Ace Hardware Corporation as a Cad Consultant/contractor. At Ace Hardware, she updated AutoCAD blocks, Templates, updated merchandise blocks, worked on Fixture Plans, Merchandise Plans. She has many years of experience in Retail Management, Worked many years as a Visual Merchandiser and Interior Decorator, and has been in charge of New Retail Store Openings. She has extensive experience in preparing floor plans, furniture plans, fixture plans, architectural drafting, merchandise plans, furniture design, window treatment design, fabric and color selection.
Ms. S. Silva is at present an independent CAD consultant and NH licensed septic designer. She previously held the role of SR Cadd Technician at TF Moran in Bedford, NH a well established Civil Engineering Co. Prior to her role at TF Moran she held a similar role at Lavelle Associates in Hampstead, NH a Licensed land Surveying Co. She has an extensive background in Civil and Survey design as well as prior experience with mechanical drafting. She has an associate degree from NHVTC in Laconia, NH as well as civil engineering credits from The University of Lowell.