Description
Key Learnings
- Hear from our panelists about how they transitioned to civilian life.
- Discover how veterans can use military training and experience in a dynamic industry with emerging technologies.
- Learn how military veterans can use their leadership as a transferable skill.
Speakers
- Prateek Shailesh ChitnisPrateek Chitnis is a Strategic Implementation Manager and a Product Specialist for Naviate MEP/FAB & Cloud Manager/Nebula at Symetri. In his current role as Strategic Implementation Manager, he works with companies to streamline their BIM workflows, training their staff in various software like Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam. As a Product Specialist for Naviate MEP/FAB & Cloud Manager/Nebula, he works with the product development team to Beta test the product and he also demonstrates and conducts training. Prior to this role, he worked as a Solutions specialist -MEP at Symetri (formerly Microdesk). His prior positions include BIM/MEP Engineer, Jr. Mechanical Designer at firms in Maryland and D.C. He has worked on various projects including residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and Federal. Prateek has earned his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Management. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai in India. He is also Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Electrical Design.
- JVJared VanscoderJared's career started as a teenager in a machine shop watching the CNC machines spin turning chips while learning CAM. After learning AutoCAD in high school, he entered Civil Engineering as a draftsman, working for two cities in Texas and the US Air Force. He transitioned into architecture as a draftsman, working for several different firms. After serving in Iraq, he finished a BS in Industrial Design and worked in new product development on exhibit systems. He then made the HUGE leap into education, teaching design & engineering. After receiving an MS in Educational Technology Leadership, he joined Autodesk in 2015 as a strategic account manager and then a technical solutions exec in 2022. Jared is a strategic leader with extensive experience in design, technology, and enterprise sales. Excels in providing stakeholders with actionable insights on leveraging technology for business growth. Adept at developing and implementing innovative programs and strategies to ensure teams exceed performance objectives. Skilled in driving digital transformation and fostering trusted advisor relationships with clients.
- CDChad DunsbyChad Dunsby connects people and companies with the field of architecture and BIM. After he finished his studies in architectural technology in Canada he worked at various prestigious architectural firms and started to teach at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology before continuing his Career in the united States and eventually changing paths to be a technology consultant for Microdesk. His specialties are BIM, architectural design, project management and upcoming innovative technologies.
- KEKyle EbnerAs a Territory Account Sales Executive (TASE), Kyle is the account lead for enterprise accounts supporting customers in Design and Manufacturing. Kyle has worked with customers on transformational technology and projects supporting projects driving visualization in the automotive industry to digital transformations in the building products and fabrication industry. He has also served as the global lead for Autodesk Veterans Network since 2023. Kyle believes in a collaborative style, bringing in stakeholders to provide experiences that inspire. "If you're at the table, you belong at the table". A mindset built on grit, determination and confidence has helped him build a career in technology that has been transformational. Kyle enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a missile warning operator supporting both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his honorable discharge he used the GI Bill to earn his B.A in Political Science from the University of Colorado-Boulder and MBA from Colorado State University in Fort Collins Colorado. Kyle joined Autodesk in 2018 supporting the territory business, moving on to strategic territory and has been in his current role since 2021. Prior to Autodesk, Kyle held sales roles at LogRhythm and Terma Software. Kyle resides in Broomfield Colorado with his wife and three daughters spending his free time cycling, hiking and enjoying the Colorado outdoors with family and friends.
- AWAnthony WilliamsAnthony Williams is a seasoned Detailer Piping professional with over a decade of experience in the industry, specializing in BIM modeling and coordination. Since joining DSI in 2013, Anthony has utilized his expertise in REVIT and AutoCAD to drive innovative solutions across a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, laboratory, and mission-critical environments. A former U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Specialist, Anthony brings a unique blend of precision, speed, and problem-solving skills to every project. He has also served as an AutoCAD/REVIT instructor, demonstrating his passion for mentoring and education. With experience working in diverse locations such as Houston, Austin, and Al Taqaddum Airbase in Iraq, Anthony excels in adapting to new challenges and delivering exceptional results.
- SVSarah VelezSarah currently works in Enterprise Vendor Management and has been at Autodesk nearly two years. Sarah served for nearly seven years on active duty in the U.S. Army as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological Weapons Officer. Her service included assignments with the 101st Airborne Division and the 2nd Infantry Division, where she held key leadership positions, including Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer. She also served as a WMD Subject Matter Expert attached to the elite 160th SOAR. In 2020, Sarah concluded her military service as a Captain to focus on her family, and since then, she has been contributing her skills and leadership to Autodesk for almost two years. An avid outdoorswoman, Sarah enjoys scuba diving and spending time with her husband (A retired First Sergeant) and two sons. Academically, she holds a B.A. from Michigan State University and an M.S. in Environmental Management from Webster University. Her military accolades include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, NATO Service Medal, and successful graduation from both Airborne and Air Assault schools.