Andrew Lidstone

Andrew Lidstone

Structural Detailer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    System Architect @ Javelin Technologies | Elite SOLIDWORKS AE

  • Education

    • Holland College

      2001 - 2003
      Diploma of Technology Architectural Technology

      Two year certified architectural course covering residential and commercial building design, drafting techniques and procedures, construction methods, material and cost estimation, structural engineering and selection of structural members, surveying techniques and procedures, soils and material testing, client relations, as well as training with Autocad Architectural Desktop 3.3 and desktop publishing software.

  • Experience

    • Perry Rafter

      Jun 2003 - Sept 2005
      Structural Detailer

      Prepared roof truss and floor joist packages for residential and commercial projects of up to 65,000 sq. ft. Using Alpine VIEW and Mitek engineering software and Intellicad drafting software.

    • Trout River Industries

      Sept 2005 - Jul 2010
      Engineering Technologist

      Developed and maintained drawing standards and procedures for organization.Documented all fabricated parts and assembly process and produced shop drawings and procedure instructions using AutoCadd and SolidWorks.Oversaw compliance with government regulations relating to highway transportation equipment for alljurisdictions of Canada and Northeastern United States.Cared for troubleshooting IT related problems and maintaining equipment (including two 50KW windturbines), coordinating with IT consultants and contractors. Show less

    • Javelin Technologies - A TriMech Company

      Jul 2010 - now

      Provide comprehensive pre-sales guidance regarding data management solutions and professional services. Working with multiple sales teams across North America to analyze client requirements and propose solutions that best suit their needs. Manage an enhanced technical support program for key strategic accounts focused on the needs of large engineering teams to work with design and data management tools effectively. Provide mentoring for other Applications Specialists on our team. Provide advanced technical support and consulting for unique technical challenges. Helping design teams develop strategies for using engineering tools in a cloud environment. Senior specialist in SOLIDWORKS PDM data management software and SOLIDWORKS 3D design software. Provided consulting, training and support for range of SOLIDWORKS products, as well as mentoring for applications experts on our team. Developed an enhanced support program for key strategic accounts. Provided training and support for SOLIDWORKS products including SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM, SOLIDWORKS Enteprrise PDM and SOLIDWORKS Composer.

      • System Architect - Data Management

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Strategic Technical Account Manager

        Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
      • Senior Applications Expert

        Mar 2015 - Dec 2018
      • Applications Expert

        Jul 2010 - Mar 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Specialist - Instructor

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2011
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Surfacing

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2011
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Administrator - Data Management

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2013
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Sheet Metal

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2010
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Mechanical Design

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2010
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2009
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Weldments

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2010
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert - Mechanical Design

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2011
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Drawing Tools

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2013
    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Mold Tools

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jan 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew Lidstone
      Elite AE Dassault Systems SOLIDWORKS helmi 2017 https://www.javelin-tech.com/blog/2017/09/solidworks-elite-applications-engineer/