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AEC Solutions Division

David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP – Director of AEC Services

David is a Registered Architect and a LEED accredited professional 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 develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions – including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and NavisWorks – for clients across the United States involved in the design and building process. 

Glynnis Patterson, N.C.A.R.B. – Director of Services

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 and Revit Implementation Expert. As a leading Revit trainer for over 5 years, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

Ron Palma – AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Ron has over 20 years of 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. Ron provides Revit Architecture training and support for AEC firms.

Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. 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 Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture.

Nancy McClure, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Nancy holds an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Construction Management from University of Houston, Texas and has over 12 years of experience in the architecture industry. She has worked as a 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 Vemuri, MS – AEC Solutions Application Specialist

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 several Structural Analysis programs including SAP2000, ETabs, SAFE, ADAPT Builder, and CAD Applications such as AutoCAD, Microstation, and Revit Structure.

Emily Clark, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Emily Clark holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kansas State University, and has over 11 years of experience in the architecture industry. Her experience includes working in a number of architecture and design-build firms in the Western United States as a project designer and an intern architect pursuing her architectural license. She has contributed to the completion of projects ranging from high-end custom residential to education and healthcare design. Emily’s familiarity with multiple software platforms and her passion for BIM is a benefit to firms that are ready to advance with technology. At Ideate, Emily provides training and support for Revit Architecture.
Paul Hristov – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from University of St. Ivan Rilski, Bulgaria. In the past several years he has been developing Revit implementation strategies, techniques, and procedures for architectural and MEP companies. Paul has been actively establishing and updating company standards and best practices, assisting project teams with pilot projects, implementations, on-site project consulting, and custom content creation. He provides training in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, Revit Architecture, and Revit MEP. Paul is also an Autodesk Revit Implementation Certified Expert.
Ben Bishoff – Software Engineer
Ben has been a software engineer for over 15 years. With a Bachelors degree in Physics, he has worked at several software companies developing applications for the AEC industry including Sage Timberline (construction accounting and estimating) and ArchT 3D (architectural drafting for AutoCAD). Most recently he worked at Microsoft creating AEC and other 2D diagramming solutions for Office Visio. Ben is currently researching and developing custom applications for Revit using the Microsoft .NET platform.

Infrastructure Solutions Division
Gaurav Bagga – Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist

Gaurav works as a civil application specialist for Ideate. In addition to having a degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Construction Management, Gaurav has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry including 7 years with Ideate as an Autodesk Certified Instructor and Autodesk Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert. During his tenure at Ideate, Gaurav has presented and taught at several conferences and CAD Camps. He has also taught and supported hundreds of students in Civil 3D and Land Desktop, has developed Ideate's custom Civil 3D curriculum, and has helped over a dozen small, medium, and ENR 500 engineering, surveying, and planning firms successfully complete Civil 3D pilot projects.

Daniel Armstrong, P.E. – Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist

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. As a civil applications specialist at Ideate, Daniel is responsible for helping firms develop their Civil 3D implementation strategy and providing them with training, consulting, mentoring, and support.

Rebecca Ferguson – Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from University of Hawaii. She began her career in the construction industry, followed by 5 years of private sector design experience in which she led a successful implementation of Autodesk Civil 3D. Her land development experience includes large-scale multi-use developments throughout the Hawaiian Islands as well as design projects for local, state, and federal agencies including the Department of Defense. In her role as civil application specialist, Rebecca’s duties include providing training, consulting, mentoring, and support for firms in addition to developing Civil 3D implementation strategy.

Matt Miyamoto, P.E. – Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist

Matt is a licensed Civil Engineer in the state of Hawaii. Matt obtained a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has 7 years of private sector design experience which he applies in his role as an application specialist with Ideate, Inc. His project experience includes residential and commercial site development, private and public sewer, water, and drainage systems, harbors improvements, and roadway improvements. While in Hawaii, Matt was involved in multidisciplinary projects for City and County agencies, State Departments, the Army COE, and private developers.

Sandeep Menon, PMP – Director of Infrastructure Solutions

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.


Multimedia Solutions Division
Rahul Verma – Multimedia Account Manager/Application Specialist
Rahul has over 9 years experience with Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Viz software. Rahul graduated from San Francisco State University’s Multimedia Studies Program with emphasis on 3D Arts. His 3D experience includes character modeling, texturing, and rendering of low and high poly projects. He has been invited as a guest instructor for San Francisco State University’s Autodesk 3dsMax classes on a number of occasions and currently provides high-value training and support to Ideate customers.

Platform Technology
Sachlene Singh – Support Services Manager

Sachlene has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, from the University of Texas, specializing in Computer Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis. She has previously worked as a Design Engineer for the Tata Group of companies in India and has coordinated various projects for them. Sachlene has extensive hands-on experience with a variety of 2D and 3D modeling and analyzing packages. While working as a Designer, she has helped develop a sophisticated 2D to 3D conversion tool which is being used extensively by select customers. She currently manages the Technical Support we provide.

Harold Soriano – Platform Solutions Application Specialist

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 is currently a Platform Solutions Application Specialist, specializing in installation services and training.

 
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