Robert Anderson

Current

Geospatial Application Engineer at The Surveyor's Exchange

Past

Geospatial Technical Specialist at US CAD
Geospatial Technical Specialist at Central Visual Information Systems
Owner at Knowledge Development Solutions

Technical Development Manager at Autodesk
Senior CAD Manager at Santina & Thompson Consulting Engineers
Training and Technical Support Manager at AVCOM Technologies
CAD Manager at Santina & Thompson Consulting Engineers

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Robert Anderson’s Summary

Demonstration, installation, customization and training classes for AutoCAD Map and Mapguide.

Assistant Instructor for AutoCAD Map Classes at Autodesk University

Hired by Autodesk as a Consultant to Manage and Coordinate the Development Teams, Review Teams and Web deployment for Product Support, Sales Competency and Customer Certification Exams for all Autodesk products in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe

Certified Autodesk Technical Specialist (ATS) for AutoCAD Map and Autodesk Civil Products.

Hired by Autodesk to train the Autodesk Reseller Channel for the rollout of AutoCAD Map 3 and Autodesk World 2.

AEC/GIS Exam Board Member for Autodesk ‘s Testing and Certification Development Team

Trained over 3000 users of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, and Autodesk Civil products.

Robert Anderson’s Specialties:

Customized Training Classes for AutoCAD Map, Mapguide and Autodesk Civil Products.

Autodesk University Speaker

Robert Anderson’s Experience

Geospatial Application Engineer

The Surveyor's Exchange

(Computer Software industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)
Geospatial Technical Specialist

US CAD

(Computer Software industry)

July 2008 — November 2008 (5 months)

• Pre- and post-sales presentations of AutoCAD Map and Mapguide Software
• Demonstration, installation, customization and training classes for AutoCAD Map and Mapguide.
• Conducted 42 Online Webcasts showing customers how to utilize AutoCAD Map.
• Developed a 12 part series on AutoCAD Map for distribution on iTunes as a video podcast series.
• Training for over 200 users on AutoCAD Map. Select agencies include City and County of Fresno, City and County of Los Angeles, Imperial Valley Water District and the Contra Costa Water District.
• Responsible for phone and on-site technical support for AutoCAD Map and Mapguide.
• Featured speaker at the Southern California CAD Summit and the Southern California Water Summit.
• Featured speaker at the Autodesk Technical Day, GUAM.
• Assistant Instructor for AutoCAD Map Classes at Autodesk University.
• Author and creator of an AutoCAD Map and Mapguide GIS blog: Integrating CAD and GIS - www.cadandgis.blogspot.com
Geospatial Technical Specialist

Central Visual Information Systems

(Computer Software industry)

April 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 3 months)

• Pre- and post-sales presentations of AutoCAD Map and Mapguide Software
• Demonstration, installation, customization and training classes for AutoCAD Map and Mapguide.
• Conduct Online Webcasts showing customers how to utilize AutoCAD Map.
• Training for users on AutoCAD Map.
• Responsible for phone and on-site technical support for AutoCAD Map and Mapguide.
• Assistant Instructor for AutoCAD Map Classes at Autodesk University.
• Author and creator of an AutoCAD Map and Mapguide GIS blog: Integrating CAD and GIS - www.cadandgis.blogspot.com
Owner

Knowledge Development Solutions

(Computer Software industry)

January 2000 — March 2007 (7 years 3 months)

• Hired by Autodesk as a Consultant to Manage and Coordinate the Development Teams (approx. 55 people), Review Teams (approx. 40 people) and Web deployment for Product Support, Sales Competency and Customer Certification Exams for all Autodesk products in the Americas. Asia Pacific and Europe
• Consult and advise Autodesk on current testing practices and new technologies
• Communicate with Sales, Product Support, Courseware Developers and Technical Writers to create a comprehensive test plan strategy
• Create and maintain Exam design guidelines and rollout plans and modify process to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Build and expand new Exam Board Members in the practice of exam creation and provide them the tools for success
Technical Development Manager

Autodesk

(Public Company; ADSK; Computer Software industry)

January 1997 — December 1999 (3 years )

• Manage and Coordinate the Development Teams (approx. 55 people), Review Teams (approx. 40 people) and Web deployment for Product Support, Sales Competency and Customer Certification Exams for all Autodesk products in the Americas. Asia Pacific and Europe
• Communicate with Sales, Product Support, Courseware Developers and Technical Writers to create a comprehensive test plan strategy
• Create and maintain Exam design guidelines and rollout plans and modify process to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Build and expand new Exam Board Members in the practice of exam creation and provide them the tools for success
Senior CAD Manager

Santina & Thompson Consulting Engineers

(Computer Software industry)

January 1996 — December 1997 (2 years )

• Training, Support, and Installation for 50 CAD Systems using AutoCAD and Land Desktop Products
• Certified Autodesk Technical Specialist (ATS) for AutoCAD MAP, Autodesk World and Autodesk Civil Products.
• Hired by Autodesk to train the Autodesk Reseller Channel for the rollout of AutoCAD Map 3 and Autodesk World 2.
• AEC/GIS Exam Board Member for Autodesk ‘s Testing and Certification Development Team
• Autodesk Design World Speaker 1998 – Introduction to Autodesk World and Introduction to AutoCAD Map
• Conducted AutoCAD, AutoCAD MAP and Softdesk Civil training for the following: HP, Harris & Associates, Creegan & D’Angelo, City of Santa Clara, City of Mill Valley, City of Larkspur, City of Novato, City of San Rafael, City of Concord, and City of Citrus Heights
• Managed Pavement Management System and GIS using AutoCAD Map for the City of Citrus Heights and City of Larkspur, City of Pittsburg and the City of Concord
Training and Technical Support Manager

AVCOM Technologies

(Computer Software industry)

April 1990 — December 1996 (6 years 9 months)

• Pre- and post-sales presentations of Autodesk and Softdesk Software
• Demonstration, installation, customization and training classes for AutoCAD, AutoCAD MAP, Autodesk World and the entire Softdesk Civil product line
• Training for over 3000 users of AutoCAD, AutoCAD MAP, and Softdesk Civil products. Select agencies trained include Bechtel, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Sverdrup, City of San Jose, Santa Clara Valley Water District, City and County of Santa Cruz, CH2M Hill, Lawrence Livermore National Labs, Sandia National Labs, City of San Francisco, Dames & Moore, UC Santa Cruz Facilities Department, Stanford University and the City of San Rafael.
• Trained 75 users at the County of Alameda using AutoCAD and Softdesk Civil products (four-month project)
• Trained 45 users at the County of San Mateo using AutoCAD and Softdesk Civil products (two-month project)
• Responsible for phone and on-site technical support for Autodesk and Softdesk products on all platforms and operating systems.
CAD Manager

Santina & Thompson Consulting Engineers

(Computer Software industry)

January 1986 — March 1990 (4 years 3 months)

• Training for 55 Civil Engineers on AutoCAD, DCA/Softdesk products
• Installation and Customization for 40 CAD Systems
• Subdivision Design and Drafting using AutoCAD and DCA/Softdesk