PHILIP CHARLSON

Experience

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  Imagetech Services

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2008

  Application Specialist

  I train, support and work with several companies to successfully implement CAD/BIM systems into their environment. As an Application Engineer I specialize in the A&E markets. I am an Autodesk Implementation Certified Expert in Revit Architecture and MEP products. My duties include facilitating the implementation of new technologies, training, mentoring services, and technical support. I also worked on the company website and created brochures for training seminars.

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  Alignex, Inc

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  AEC Application Engineer

  I train, support and work with several companies to successfully implement CAD/BIM systems into their environment. As an Application Engineer I specialize in the A&E markets. I am an Autodesk Implementation Certified Expert in Revit Architecture and MEP products. I have also completed and passed Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Associate and Professional examinations. My duties include facilitating the implementation of new technologies, training, mentoring services, and technical support.

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  Managed Design

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2018

  Application Engineer

  I train, support and mentor several companies to successfully implement CAD/BIM systems into their environment. As an Application Engineer I specialize in the A&E markets. I am an Autodesk Implementation Certified Expert in Revit Architecture and MEP products. I have also completed and passed Revit Architecture, MEP and AutoCAD Associate and Professional examinations. My duties include facilitating the implementation of new technologies, training, mentoring services, and technical support.

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  Shakopee Village Homes Asssociation

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2021

  Vice President Board Of Directors

  As Vice-President of the board along with other members of the board we discuss current findings or issues relating to the property. With multiple meetings each year we vote as a board for changes or additions to the property. This means that the board must exercise business judgment in making decisions while operating or managing the association. As a board member I review financial statements for the association, formulate rules of operation for the common areas and facilities and conduct disciplinary proceedings against members of the association for rule violations. Show less

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  U.S. CAD

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  U.S. CAD is a full service AEC-industry technology consultant. Work with industry specific companies at a business level identifying and providing the best solutions that fulfill the business needs of clients of US Cad. Play a key role in further developing accounts by identifying addition products and services to meet customers needs. Support the success of customers by delivering technical product implementation, consulting, mentoring, training, and support services. Lead Pre-sales Consulting efforts of higher-level technology and solutions for the industry. Direct discovery efforts to help uncover client needs. Provide detailed documentation of customer needs in the form of scope of work to the project management team and account managers. Run Instructor-led Training as a highly rated Autodesk Certified Instructor. Show less U.S. CAD is a full service AEC-industry technology consultant. Work with industry specific companies at a business level identifying and providing the best solutions that fulfill the business needs of clients of US Cad. Play a key role in further developing accounts by identifying addition products and services to meet customers needs. Support the success of customers by delivering technical product implementation, consulting, mentoring, training, and support services. Lead Pre-sales Consulting efforts of higher-level technology and solutions for the industry. Direct discovery efforts to help uncover client needs. Provide detailed documentation of customer needs in the form of scope of work to the project management team and account managers.Run Instructor-led Training as a highly rated Autodesk Certified Instructor. Show less

  • Senior Technical Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Technical Specialist

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
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  WD Partners

  Dec 2018 - Sept 2019

  BIM Manager, Architecture & Engineering

  Manage workload and tasks for WD internal and external resources as it relates to BIM.Lead point of contact with onsite training support companies. Collaborate with discipline directors, project managers, and Revit specialist on training regimen to allow project teams to successfully complete projects. Actively pursue new and innovative methods to streamline current workflows. Lead point of contact with software vendors on future interoperability functionality to successfully meet the needs of our core business partners and the design teams. Leadership representation at Standards and Admin Groups to maintain cross discipline standards for successfully lifecycle integration. Collaborate with internal technology partners to evaluate project teams hardware technology needs. Prioritize implementation of new hardware. Develop clash detection and constructability review process for all BIM projects. Coordinate the translation and interoperability of cross company partners with our BIM design teams. Manage communication of best practices, procedures and standards for various work efforts. Manage model integrity quality checks for all internal and external projects. Evaluate existing procedures and best practices for modifications as workflow and processes evolve. Show less

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  ATG USA

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022

  As an MEP Consulting Team Lead I help manage the consulting team by distributing projects to the other technical resources on the MEP team. I help to set up training sessions. I work with the client to uncover their needs to help them succeed where they need help with their software solutions. I also mentor the staff in best practices to help them attain the knowledge for their positions. Support the success of Autodesk customers who specialize in the MEP market. Deliver technical product implementation, consulting, mentoring, training, and support services. Lead Pre-sales and Post-sales Consulting efforts of higher-level technology and solutions for the industry. Direct discovery efforts to help uncover client needs. Provide detailed documentation of customer needs in the form of scope of work to the project management team and account managers.

  • MEP Consulting Team Lead

    Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Technical Specialist

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
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  Shakopee Village Homes Association

  Feb 2021 - now

  President - Board Of Directors

  As President of the board along with other members of the board we discuss current findings or issues relating to the property. With multiple meetings each year we vote as a board for changes or additions to the property. This means that the board must exercise business judgment in making decisions while operating or managing the association. As a board member I review financial statements for the association, formulate rules of operation for the common areas and facilities and conduct disciplinary proceedings against members of the association for rule violations. Show less

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  Applied Software

  Jun 2022 - now

  MEP Senior Solutions Specialist

  Support the success of Autodesk customers who specialize in the MEP & Architecture market. Deliver technical product implementation, consulting, mentoring, training, and support services. Lead Pre-sales and Post-sales Consulting efforts of higher-level technology and solutions for the industry. Direct discovery efforts to help uncover client needs. Develop marketing content to support Applied software products. Assist and mentor other technical and sales staff to better their knowledge for the AEC industry. Show less