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faculty 2003
Autodesk applauds this year’s faculty members—dozens of dedicated
instructors, authors, and business professionals who present the classes,
labs, and sessions that represent the very heart of Autodesk University.
These seasoned professionals educate and inform us and help us advance
the state of the art in our industries.
Jeanne Aarhus
Jeanne has been working with CAD in mapping
and AEC since the early 1980s. She has
experience in many CAD-related fields including
production drawing, coordination, end-user
support, programming, and training for PC- and
UNIX-based CAD applications. She has conducted
seminars and workshops on CAD productivity for
managers and users in both corporate and college
settings, as well as for many user groups. Jeanne
is known for her real-world approach to learning.
Dan Abbott
Dan Abbott has been involved with technical
education for more than 20 years, the past 14 of
which have been as a member of the Technical
Graphics Department at Southern Maine
Technical College. Dan trains industry professionals
in AutoCAD ® use and management, and in
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. He has
been a member of the Autodesk exam board and
continues to work with Knowledge Development
Solutions to create technical exams for Autodesk
and other companies. He earned M.S. and B.S.
degrees in Industrial Technology from the
University of Southern Maine, and a B.A. degree
in Psychology from Swarthmore College.
Reid Addis
Reid, formerly of Addis Computer Consultants, is
currently responsible for supporting 60 users of
Autodesk ® Architectural Desktop and 3D Studio
VIZ ® at Granary Associates in Philadelphia.
Previously, Reid managed a CAD consulting firm
for architects and engineers for 13 years.
Gregory Alevras
Gregory has been with ARCHIBUS, Inc. for 12
years, the last 6 of which as manager of business
development. He works with partners and clients
to implement Computer-Integrated Facility
Management (CIFM) systems. Before joining
ARCHIBUS, he worked as a facilities manager for
almost 10 years in facilities planning and layout
of manufacturing and research space, with
responsibility for managing capital and expense
budgets for renovation and new construction.
Joan Allen, P.E.
Joan is senior product manager of Autodesk ®
Buzzsaw ® .She has more than 13 years of
experience in construction project management
in both public works and private construction.
Prior to joining buzzsaw.com in 1999, Joan was a
construction manager for the East Bay Municipal
Utility District’s seismic improvement program.
She previously worked as senior project manager
for Dynamic Isolation Systems, a designer and
manufacturer of earthquake isolators for buildings
and bridges. Prior to that, she served as a
construction engineer/project manager for
Pacific Gas & Electric. Joan is a registered civil
engineer, and holds a B.S. degree in Civil
Engineering from the University of California at
Berkeley.
Lynn Allen
Lynn is the Technical Evangelist for Autodesk. She
has contributed to CADENCE magazine for the
past 10 years. Her “Circles and Lines” column was
the most frequently read section of the magazine.
Lynn is also the author of two books, the latest
being AutoCAD ® 2002 Inside and Out. She has
taught at the college and corporate level for 14
years. Lynn’s unique combination of technical
knowledge, quick wit, and personable style make
her much sought-after as a public speaker.
Emlyn Altman
Emlyn is well known for her expertise in computeraided
lighting design and 3D visualization. She
presented workshops at two Lightfair
International conferences, and spoke at local
Illuminating Engineering Society chapter meetings
in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Milwaukee, and
Baltimore. One of the first recipients of an
Autodesk iDesign Worldwide Award, her work
has been seen in publications such as The New
York Times, The Washington Post, Display & Design
Ideas, Landscape Architecture, Washington Flyer
Magazine & Travel Guide and the 2003 TV
documentary Silver Spring: Story of an American
Suburb.
David Ashcroft, P.E.
David is a registered engineer practicing in the
State of California. He owns and operates
Engineering Consulting Group, a small firm located
in Solana Beach, California that provides civil,
structural engineering, and consulting services.
David has been a registered Autodesk ® AEC
Consultant with authorization for civil/survey,
structural, and imaging. He has 18 years of
experience in the design and project management
of public works and private-sector projects such
as water transmission and distribution facilities,
water storage reservoirs, dams, weirs, large and
small diameter sewerage collection facilities, and
pump stations.
Paul F. Aubin, Associate AIA
Paul is the author of Mastering Autodesk ®
Architectural Desktop, and Autodesk ® Architectural
Desktop: an Advanced Implementation Guide,both
published by Autodesk ® Press. He is an associate
with Consulting for Architects, Inc. (CFA). He
serves as the moderator for CADENCE magazine’s
online “CAD Questions Forum” and has spoken at
AU for the past 3 years. Paul is also an Autodesk ®
Certified Instructor (ACI), and an associate member
of AIA. The combination of his experiences in
architectural practice, as a CAD manager, and an
instructor gives his writing and instruction a
fresh and credible focus.
James Balding, AIA
Jim is a licensed architect with 15-plus years of
experience integrating technology into the
architectural field. He is currently employed with
Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG) in Newport
Beach. He has been a member of the Autodesk ®
Revit ® Client Advisory board since its inaugural
meeting and is currently serving as the Revit
Product Chair for AUGI ® .He has developed a
successful Autodesk Revit implementation
strategy and has spent the past year bringing the
seven offices of WATG up to speed in its use.
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