J. Yazel provides both 2D plans for houses and a business, as well as 3D designing. He has an associate’s degree in architecture.

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D. Hilton has over twenty-five years graphic design experience on Macintosh and PC platforms using primarily InDesign, Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office. As an architectural and structural draftsperson, she is also adept at preparing plans, details and as-builts from client sketches and specifications using AutoCAD 2011. Ms. Hilton can prepare (2d) cost-effective photographic mock-ups of architectural structures. She is experienced in creating creative websites using CSS, HTML and Dreamweaver.

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1. Describe a project that was particularly challenging. What was challenging about it? What was the solution and what results did you achieve?

   I draw floor plans of existing homes for my husband who makes scaled birdhouses. The challenging part is that I often don’t have any dimensions to work from, so I have to interpolate the footprint and door and window sizes from photographs. I generally use standard sizes to get the best approximation.

2. Which CAD software programs do you find the most useful for the kind of work that you do?

   AutoCAD 2011

3. What are the pros and cons of the various CAD software programs that you use?

   I only use AutoCAD. I use other programs for other purposes, like Adobe products for graphic design.

4. How do you keep yourself up-to-date with the various developments in your field of work?

   I read on-line articles and talk to colleagues. Also, help forums for help.

5. Which new skills have you acquired in the past year? What new skills do you plan to acquire in the future?

   Just keeping up with the new features in the software is a full-time job 🙂

6. Are there any kinds of activities that you feel are better to outsource or subcontract than to do yourself?

   N/A

7. Send us some samples of your work, in any format (DWG, PDF, JPEG, DXF,etc.), along with a description of each sample.

   Attached is a set of drawings for a structural engineer. Also, see my website of examples:

   http://www.ilikeitdesign.com/drafting/autocad.html

8. Testimonials you would like to send us from your existing customers.

   I have never asked for any.

D. Hildebrandt is a CAD Technician with extensive experience in military, residential, municipal and commercial construction. He provides the following services:

• Participates in Civil/Architectural/Electrical/Mechanical design including but not limited to airfield and military site design, Grading, Concrete, Asphalt, Utility, Storm, Sewer, Site layout, Traffic protection, Signage, Utility plan/profile, Concrete construction, and multi-story PEB construction
• Specifies and Implements engineering drawing standards and implemented standards CAD/ detail library/filing/references/Software specification and configuration/AutoCAD and drafting specifics/hardware maintenance, specification, and configuration)
• Maintains existing site database while updating CAD/GIS files and conducting as-built surveys. Maintains GIS databases.
• Conducts as-built and topographic surveys for construction projects
• Rebuilds sites as-built survey using Trimble GPS gear and builds 3d CAD models.
• Uses 3D design software (LDD, Civil 3D and Softdesk) for contour build, pipe and structure
  profile, cross section, grading, sewer pipe design, drainage pipe design, road design, highway design, grading, cut/fill calculation, and survey data manipulation
• Provides design engineering for municipal and private sector construction projects including but not limited to site design, grading, concrete, asphalt, erosion control, retention, detention, stabilization, utility, storm, sewer, traffic protection, traffic signalization, signage, highway construction, ROW improvement, utility plan/profile, jack/bore operations
• Implements, specifies, and maintains CAD hardware, AutoCAD software, and standards
• Structural: Multi-story construction (steel, wood, concrete, masonry, tilt-up, precast), Residential Construction, Municipal and Education facilities
• Architectural: Multi-story construction (steel, wood, concrete, masonry, tilt-up, precast), Residential Construction, Municipal and Education facilities
• Electrical: Grounding, Power distribution, Lighting, Single-line, detailing, and scheduling
• Mechanical: Plumbing and HVAC layout, detail, and scheduling

Mr. Hildebrandt graduated from Porter & Chester Institute for Mechanical Design/Drafting, and has an ACI Certification for Concrete Inspection Field Technician Level 1, and a Construction Management Certificate from the University of Washington (Construction Safety, Project Management, Construction Estimating, and Project Planning and Control).

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1. What kinds of clients do you serve? What is your particular area of expertise?

   Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Environmental Consultants, Geologists, Telecommunications Engineers, and Builders. All phases of construction design and drafting using AutoCad, Civil 3D, and a host of graphical and processing software.

2. What was the most interesting CAD project that you ever worked on? What made it interesting?
   What challenges did you face?

   The JFK International Airport Air Train. I was one of the designers responsible for traffic control, pedestrian control, and crane movements. Time was a crucial factor, as it was near-impossible to design in advance due to construction timelines, change orders, etc. Therefore every inch of the way (a year in the making) required fast-paced engineering and realistic answers to very limiting factors.

3. Of the software tools that you use, which is your favorite and why?

   Civil 3D is my favorite, as it includes all the tools I need to help design including survey data manipulation, earthwork calculations, road design, and profiling tools for utilities and infrastructure design.

4. What trends are you observing in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected you, and how are you responding to them?

   More dedicated services. A shrinking job market requires dedication and hard work in order to hold on to clients. I’ve got to work harder to keep the work coming. There are many people looking for work who can do what I do for a fraction of the cost so I’ve had to cut corners and make deals that work in favor of my clients. Of course they work in my favor too as I’ve not lost any work and am very grateful to be busy.

5. What do you like about working as an interim CAD draftsman or external CAD consultant working on a time-bound project?

   I’ve always viewed the 24 hours in a day as my time when I’m not required to show up to an 8 to 5 job. I can work any time at my own pace (always very fast) and spend quality time with my family. It is an all-around flexible way to operate. Sometimes it’s difficult to make time for multiple clients, but dedication and superior workmanship are the key.

6. Have you ever provided CAD consulting services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email?
   Do you use any screen sharing tools (like Webex, Skype, or GoToMeeting), and are they effective?
   What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely?
   Are there any issues that you feel are better handled face-to-face?

   Yes. I do work remotely via email and phone. The background I posses enable ease in communication. I’ve been dealing with engineers for 25 years. I haven’t the need to work using screen-sharing. Closely-located clients, email, scanning, phone calls, and travel cover all the bases. Any and all engineering or design projects. Of course face-to-face is easier, but engineers need flexible and experienced designers to make their projects grow quickly and accurately.

D. Colley is a CAD Designer and an AIDT certified Pipe Fitter, with extensive experience in architectural, civil, electrical and piping designs. He works with multiple materials including plastic, wood, metal, glass, cement, ceramic, fiber, leather and paper, and prepares drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems. He also provides the following services:

• Developing specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers.
• Calculating mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
• Preparing detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. SOS Drafting Inc. Mobile, Alabama 09/2011 to 11/2011 CAD Technician
• Reading/interpreting civil site plans and convert technical information into working drawings.
• Drafting electrical detailed drawings of fiber optic cable above and below ground systems.
• Drawing maps, diagrams, and profiles using cross-sections and surveys to represent
• elevations, to topographical contours surface formations and structures.
• Locating and identifying symbols located on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations.
• Reading/interpreting blueprints, schematics, plans and plots
• Preparing detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural Drafting
• Unit manipulation and limits relationships using CAD
• Visualization of objects
• Manual 2D drafting in geometric construction, dimensioning, sketching, detail drawing and lettering software Mr. Colley has an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Computer Drafting and Design, and specializes in Materials and Processes. He works with the following software tools: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Architectural Desktop 2007, Microsoft Works, AutoCAD 2008-2012.

Pop is an architect and has been working on CAD-based projects since 1999. She has been designing houses, offices, colleges and production houses. She has expertise in designing HVAC systems, heat and ac frames, sheet metal and enclosure framing.
She has been designing on AutoCAD since college and on ARCHICAD since 2009. She also uses SolidWorks for creating 3D models.
She connects with clients remotely through Skype and phone. She also provides consultation via face to face meetings when required.
Ms. C. Pop is an architect specializing in residential, multi housing, and industrial projects, as well as interior design. She is an expert in Archicad and Artlantis.

Dr. G. Cambiano is a Naval Architect, an ECDL CAD Instructor and (since 2000) an independent CAD consultant As a Naval Architect, he has been using AutoCAD exclusively since 1990. His main area of expertise is in CAD drafting for naval dockyards. As a teacher he has used all the AutoCAD versions since 1990. He uses also Rhinoceros, especially for 3D modeling. He is been a member of RINA, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, since 1999.

M. Gross has many years of experience in drafting electrical systems, including a substantial number of mechanical and structural design projects. He has a multi-disciplined background and appreciation of all aspects in the design, certification, qualification, and installation process. Most recent projects have been within the aerospace industry for EASA Part 21J DOA, integrating various aircraft electrical and mechanical systems. Design experience includes aircraft structures, composite Interiors and seating, specification and report documentation. Project responsibilities consist of avionic CVE, mechanical design, installation support, function and qualification testing, including verification of ground and flight-tests.

All projects have produced approved installations and documentation in accordance with EASA, CAA, FAA or Airbus standards, with avionic equipment designed to EUROCAE ED-14 / RTCA DO160 and ABD0100 qualification standards. Previous projects have also included overseas assignments in the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Europe. The aerospace projects have all included creation of supporting documentation for the modification, declaration of compliance, accomplishment ins-tructions, continued airworthiness, equipment assessment and Part 21G inspection documents.

T. Cantrell is an expert in the area of design and drafting of mechanical, facilities, product and civil drawings.

Experience includes:

• Board drafting, Anvil4000, Mainframe Cadam, MicroCadam, Helix Design System, AutoCad R14 to 2006, and Solid Works 99 to 2011.
• Geometric Tolerance & Dimensioning.
• Hands on experience in machine shop practices, and field construction.

A. Papadopoulos is currently an independent CAD consultant. He has worked on a wide range of engineering projects, using ProE (combined with external software such as Excel and Keyshot to increase productivity).

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S. Kuprianoff is an architectural technician and a water pipeline & sewage systems design engineer. He has many years of experience in the planning of the internal and outward plumbing and sewage systems, concordance of a project with all engineering requirements (technical, government services and customer), and management of negotiations with architects, build designers and builders.

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Buteneers is an engineer in the field of building construction and is also a geometrician. He has more than 25 years of AutoCAD experience in building construction, automotive design, parts handling equipment, machine design and other applications. He is also a lecturer in AutoCAD applications (bachelor and masters level).

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Sulskis has been working since 2001 on CAD-based projects. He is a qualified mechanical engineer with a master’s degree from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.
Mr. A. Sulskis has extensive experience in SolidWork, including 3D modeling of plastic parts, metal parts. He also provides surface modeling services and FEM analysis. He has worked for over fifteen years for a company that develops and produces devices for electricity measurement and control applied in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. He works on electronics and electrical product designs. He designs for small companies who do not have their own mechanical engineer.
He has designed plastic cases (produced by injection molding), enclosures for electronic and electric devices and product conceptual designs. He feels that the most interesting project that he has worked on was creating a finger print access control with touchscreen panel. It represented the latest equipment and technology, and was something new for him. The challenge was to make the device compact and attractive to the consumer.

He is skilled at creating 2D drawings, 3D models and renderings. His passion is aviation and he has an abiding interest in 3D modeling of aircrafts and sailplanes. He has specialized in aviation components, electrical designs, fixtures and furniture designs, machine designs, construction and industrial designs.

He works mainly on SolidWorks because he finds it suitable for modeling, drawing and rendering. He is also competent in AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360 (for 3D), Bentley MicroStation (for 2D and 3D designing), DraftSight for (2D design and drafting), KeyShot (for 3D rendering), Onshape and Parasolid.
Mr. Sulskis enjoys working on time-bound projects as he likes to find the best technical solution and implement it.

He uses e-mail or Skype to provide CAD consulting services to clients located overseas.