Sorin Bularca

Sorin Bularca

Structural Engineer / 'BIM guy'

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Technical Sales Specialist AEC at Autodesk

  • Education

    • Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca

      2001 - 2006
      Civil and Structural Engineer Master Degree Civil, Industrial and Agriculture Constructions 9/10
  • Experience

    • DICO si TIGANAS birou de proiectare SRL

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2012
      Structural Engineer / 'BIM guy'

      Responsabilities:• Led BIM modeling for the award-winning Cluj Arena Stadium's steel structure.• Served as BIM Manager for large-scale projects, ensuring seamless integration and execution.• Specialized in steel detailing and fabrication using Autodesk Advance Steel software.• Led the BIM structural team, providing continuous training and guidance.• Conducted structural analysis for both steel and concrete structures to ensure project integrity.// Notable projects completed: • Cluj Arena - 32.000 seats, UEFA Elite class Stadium, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (built) - award winning project - (see awards section)- BIM model of the roof steel structure - total mass of 1600+ tons- team leader: team of 4 engineers• 2 x Bosch Rexroth Factories – Cluj-Napoca and Blaj, Romania (built)- BIM models: structure, architecture• Municipal Sports Hall – Cluj-Napoca, Romania (built)- BIM modelling for facade • Liberty Center Mall, Bucharest, Romania (built) – 74.000+ sqm- BIM modelling of the steel structure for the roof, entrance platforms and facilities- excavation plans, foundations, form-work and reinforcement (slabs, walls, beams)- structural analysis, plans for concrete stairs Show less

    • GRAITEC

      Sept 2012 - Oct 2014
      Technical Manager for Asia-Pacific / Advance Steel Application Engineer

      Graitec Pte Ltd - Autodesk Platinum Partner• Led the Technical Department for the Asia-Pacific region, supporting over 500 customers and collaborating with 14 local resellers.• Delivered comprehensive product training sessions for customers and channel partners across the Asia-Pacific region.• Prepared and adapted Advance Steel for the APAC market by monitoring relevant standards, updating product libraries, defaults, and specifications, and driving product enhancements based on client feedback.• Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturers to create detailed specification documentation.• Provided ongoing product support and promotion in partnership with sales and technical teams.• Conducted periodic online webinars to educate and engage with customers.• Delivered product demonstrations for both prospects and existing clients.• Managed bug tracking and testing processes to ensure product quality.• Organized technology workshops and Q&A sessions at specialized technology exhibitions and fairs. Show less

    • Passage Projects

      Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
      BIM Manager / Structural Engineer

      • Managed internal CAD&BIM standards at Passage Projects, ensuring consistency and efficiency in design processes.• Created BIM models for unconventional steel structures using Advance Steel software, optimizing project timelines and accuracy.• Automated quantification and documentation processes for complex structures, streamlining project delivery and reducing errors.

    • Autodesk

      Jul 2015 - now

      Delivered technical consulting services in order to define, design, build and deliver Autodesk solutions to meet customer needs. Technical and business consulting to enterprise customers to ensure successful BIM implementation and ongoing support.Supported sales efforts by developing proposals, writing scopes of work, and estimating resource requirements. Produced technical documents including project status reports, business requirements documents, and help documentation. BIM evangelist / Conferences & events speaker Areas of expertise:- BIM implementation for AEC, Infrastructure and Transportation - Cloud service collaboration enablement (BIM 360, Collaboration for Revit) - Interactive and immersive VR experiences for design visualization (Stingray) - BIM for Fabrication and Steel detailing (Advance Steel)- Model Review / Clash Detection and 3D coordination / 4D simulations- Collaboration and Data Management - BIM Execution Plan / BIM Library / BIM standards - BIM Health Checks - Templates customisation (Revit, Navisworks, Advance Steel) - Computational Design & Visual Programming (Dynamo) // Notable projects:• Stantec Australia: implementation of Autodesk Advance Steel (including templates configuration + training) • Jacobs Australia & NZ: Revit & Navisworks implementation • Surbana Jurong Singapore: implementation of 3D coordination, model review, clash detection and 4D simulations for infrastructure projects • CPG Singapore, DP Architects Singapore and Atkins Singapore: implementation of cloud collaboration using BIM360Team and Collaboration for Revit • Doosan Korea: co-developed Power Plant - Stingray VR model visualisation and interaction • MBM Thailand: BIM implementation for high-performance façade design • MFE Malaysia: implementation of Revit + Dynamo - Formwork Automation • Land Transport Authority Singapore: BIM Implementation and Multidisciplinary Pilot project for MRT Line Extension Show less

      • Senior Technical Sales Specialist AEC

        Apr 2023 - now
      • Technical Sales Specialist AEC

        Mar 2018 - Apr 2023
      • Technical Consultant

        Jul 2015 - Feb 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sorin Bularca
      'Diamond Club' winner FY24 Autodesk Mar 2024 The Autodesk Diamond Club is a reward trip designed to honor remarkable sales performance. This incentive is presented to those who have significantly exceeded their sales targets and it was awarded for Fiscal Year 24.
    • Awarded to Sorin Bularca
      Winner of 'Most Impactful Behavior' Award for FY23Q3 - Autodesk EMEA Technical Sales Specialists Autodesk Nov 2023 The purpuse Technical Sales EMEA Awards is to reward & recognize the outstanding achievements of our EMEA Technical Sales Specialists.
    • Awarded to Sorin Bularca
      Winner of EMEA Emerging FY21 Q1 Culture Award Autodesk Emerging Leadership team Jun 2020 For innovative approach using Dynamo in the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) program adoption process and for the successful work done on helping customers getting onboard with Autodesk ‘work from home’ tools.
    • Awarded to Sorin Bularca
      Awards received (by company) for Cluj-Arena project at DICO si TIGANAS BP SRL - Sep 2009 2013 Architizer A+ Awards – Cluj ARENA Popular Choice Winner in Sports & Recreation Centers category2013 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards – Sports Architecture Shortlist – Cluj ARENA2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe Award - Nominated2012 National Architecture Biennale Bucharest (BNAB.10) - UAR President Prize, and Nominations for Cluj ARENA2012 WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS - WAN AWARDS 2012 Civic Shortlist2012 HunterDouglas - Project… Show more 2013 Architizer A+ Awards – Cluj ARENA Popular Choice Winner in Sports & Recreation Centers category2013 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards – Sports Architecture Shortlist – Cluj ARENA2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe Award - Nominated2012 National Architecture Biennale Bucharest (BNAB.10) - UAR President Prize, and Nominations for Cluj ARENA2012 WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS - WAN AWARDS 2012 Civic Shortlist2012 HunterDouglas - Project of the Year – Best Project By Region Europe/Africa/Middle East: Cluj ARENA 2011 OAR Transylvania - Award for Constructions over 1000 sqm for Cluj ARENA2009 OAR Transylvania - Awards for Municipal Stadium Cluj-Napoca Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-founder of AlternaTIFF music festival

      Issued by Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) on May 2010
      Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF)Associated with Sorin Bularca