Kyle C. Watson

Experience

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  P1 Construction, LLC

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  Worked in all facets of the companyUsed Takeoff software for job quotesWarehouse management, Filing, Duct construction (Tinner's Union), and Delivery to jobsites

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  Henderson Engineers

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern / CAD Technician

  Worked on active design projects with a teamDesigned HVAC and other mechanical systems for buildings being remodeled Created training documents for employees switching to new software

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  TomWatson.com

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Advisor

  Consulted for design and user interface, Managed Photo Database during implementation

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  Micro-Comm Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Intern

  Assisted in beta-testing Scadaview CSX, a SCADA software packageUtilized Scadaview in designing Rathbun Regional Water Association control panels

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  Dimensional Innovations

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

  Design Engineer

  Solidworks design; tool paths for 2-axis table router; signage and custom fabrication design and engineering

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  Zahner

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2020

  Create and Establish BIM/VDC protocols and standards, SME on parametric automation and templates, Point of Contact with Dassault Systemes (3DEXPERIENCE), Modeling Platform Manager, Instructor and Content Generation for Modeling in 3DEXPERIENCE Training Documentation Parametric Modeling and Automation, Establishing SOP for Engineering Dept, Establishing Training and Modeling software proficiency for Engineers, External Consulting and Training3DEXPERIENCE Platform Software Expert Parametric Modeling and Automation

  • Virtual Design and Construction Planner and Technical Specialist

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  • VDC Technical Leader

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
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  DBIA Mid-America Region - Kansas City Chapter

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Programs Chair

  Worked with the Kansas City Chapter Committee, under Jesse Dull, to plan local DBIA eventshttps://www.dbiamidamerica.org/about/chapters/kansas-city-chapter-2/

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  McCownGordon Construction

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Senior VDC Specialist

  • Facilitated weekly clash coordination meetings between contract stakeholders• Created federated project models • Created animated marketing and pursuit fly-through videos• UAV Drone operation for site survey and videography• Testing and integration of new technology and processes for construction project management

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  USPTO

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Patent Examiner (Mechanical Engineer)

  Examines patent applications to determine whether or not a patent can be granted for various new inventions:• Search prior art to ensure that an invention is new and unique• Review patent applications to ensure conformity to formal requirements • Write office actions communicating the findings on patentability to inventors and patent practitioners

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  Irwin IP LLP

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Summer Associate