David Taylor

Experience

• 

  Universal Forest Products

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2005

  Industrial Designer

  -Used 3-D modeling and 2-D CAD for most design functions.-Made prototypes and tested designs at Universal’s plants for modular, site built, and industrial applications.-Worked as a graphic designer to produce posters, flyers, and maps.-Employee of the Quarter- Fourth quarter 2004.

• 

  Metso

  Mar 2005 - Jul 2019

  David's job function included engineering standardization, upgrades, support, engineering data management and more for offices globally. David provided technology improvements through remote and on-site support and had traveled to many of the Metso offices throughout the globe. His expertise expanded to many topics related to Engineering Applications and was even a finalist in the Metso Innovation Awards in 2018 on the use of Generative Design. He has also spoken at several conferences on engineering application related sessions. David's activities were:-Generative Design tools and usage for engineering-Reality Capture (laser scanning/photogrammetry) of existing installments to create digital representations; Polyworks and ReCAP experience-Research and development of new technology for engineering and manufacturing-Mobile apps and devices for enterprise engineering and manufacturing-Cloud services and applications for design and engineering-Miscellaneous applications needed for engineering and analysis-Research and development of new engineering software deployments for Autodesk and Dassault software-Project Manager for Autodesk software upgrades and deployment team-Support of Engineering SAP functions and direct integration-Experience with Tekla, Solidworks and Teamcenter and corresponding integrations Show less Global CAD System Analyst for Metso - Business Information Technology Services. Handled standardization, upgrades, support, engineering data management and more for engineering offices around the world. Primary support with Autodesk and Tekla software, but expertise expands to various other engineering related software and processes. -Research & Development of new technology for Manufacturing-Mobile apps and devices for Enterprise & Manufacturing-Cloud services and applications for Engineering and Design-Reality Capture of existing installments to create digital representations-Design & Creative process formulation-Support Engineering SAP functions Show less

  • System Specialist

    Dec 2014 - Jul 2019

  • CAD System Analyst

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Mechanical Designer

    Mar 2005 - Apr 2012
• 

  Shamokin Filler Co., Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Mechanical Designer

  -Design and drafting of an industrial drying plant for processing coal and graphite.

• 

  Dvelopd LLP

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2022

  Co-founder and Chief Development Officer

  David, along with a co-founder, birthed Dvelopd LLP, which was a startup providing mobile app development, systems, and services to businesses and individuals. Dvelopd worked with several small businesses to implement digital loyalty systems, apps and advertisements.As Chief Development Officer, David headed the creative process, system design and code development of Dvelopd's portfolio. Dvelopd had produced multiple iOS/Android games and apps using Swift and Java frameworks. Their apps were found on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. David worked diligently to produce successful solutions for Dvelopd's customer base. Show less

• 

  Wake & Wire

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

  Co-owner

  Co-owner of Wake & Wire coffee shop in Sunbury, PA.

• 

  Synergis Engineering Design Solutions

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2024

  Constantly encouraging cooperation among internal departments to ensure alignment, examining market trends to assist in developing ways for the organization to remain competitive, and overseeing risks of innovation and development.Developed several applications and workflows for customers, collaborating with customer management and users to determine gaps and create ways to improve offerings and is a liaison with vendors to affect new product development. Displayed strong analytical and technical abilities in order to evaluate an organization's business processes, determine solutions to minimize operating costs while improving customer satisfaction, and implement those solutions. With a strong technical and out-of-the-box thinking, have delivered many successful solutions to solve customer needs.Some examples of new development achieved by David are products called "Synergis Sidekick". "Vault Sidekick" is an Autodesk Vault add-in combining tools and features for productivity and information. "Inventor Sidekick" is an Autodesk Inventor add-in for additional tools and productivity enhancements. David conceptualized, developed and delivered both products through their full life. They can be found at: https://info.synergis.com/vault-sidekickhttps://info.synergis.com/inventor-sidekick Show less David consults partners and customers on innovation, software, methodology and more. Functions relate to Autodesk software, with a specialty in innovation and software relationship to engineering workflows. Software examples include Autodesk Vault Professional, Inventor and AutoCAD with a focus on coolOrange implementations and Autodesk Generative Design. David participates in pre-sales with additional contract work being done.Autodesk Certified Platinum Instructor, featured on Autodesk's Education instructor page. https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/education/2023-back-to-school-educators Show less

  • Innovation and Development Strategist

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Applications Consultant

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2024
• 

  Hagerman & Company

  Jul 2024 - now

  Solutions Engineer