Author's Biography

I currently teach and/or have taught various subjects such as:

• Introductory and Advanced MicroStation;

• Engineering Print Reading;

• Descriptive Geometry;

• Metal Machining.

I also have 3 years part-time experience as a structural drafter/designer in Arcadia, CA at a structural engineering firm. I was responsible for the development and drawing of: foundation plans, framing plans, section views and structural details for commercial & residential projects.

Education

California State University, Los Angeles, Ca - Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Arts, September 1999

Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead, Ca - Associate of Science degree in Metallurgy, June 1983

Computer Software & Hardware Knowledge

• MicroStation versions 5, 95, J, SE, XM and V8i (Release 1 through SELECTSeries 4)

• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2008 through 2019

• AutoCAD Releases 12 through 2019

• SketchUp versions 5 through 8, and Pro 2017, 2018

• Bentley Architecture V8i SELECTSeries1

• ArcGIS 9.2 & 9.3

Military Service

I served in the United States military for approximately 10 years, three years were on active duty. I served locally in Southern California while in the Army and Marine Corps Reserves as well as various places in the US and for a brief time in the Panama Canal Zone. Achieved the rank of Sergeant, E-5.