CCxDPM
2007-01-30, 12:44 AM
Hello everyone. I just joined AUGI today, and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is David, and I've been using AutoCAD (or some form of it) since 1989 (Rel 10). My education and early career is rooted in the field of architecture, but I've "branched out" into Engineering and (my favorite) GIS.
I have an AST degree in Architectural Drafting Technology, and a Bachelor of Architecture degree (the 5-year design thesis version). I've had many jobs as an architectural intern and CAD Operator. My dream was to be a registered architect, but I quickly realized that my career choice wasn't very compatible w/ having a family (long story). But my love for CAD kept me in this awesome and often challenging field.
Currently, I work FT in an engineering firm as their CADD Technician. I provide drawing and data support for many of our projects. I've also introduced my employers to my "new" hobby: GIS. I've always loved aerial photography and maps, so now I get to put my hobby and CAD talents together in the same place, and get paid for it!... I also own my own business (PT in the evenings and on weekends), providing CADD/GIS (and related services) to local architects, interior designers, etc. So, I guess you could say I do CAD almost constantly (maybe even in my sleep).
I hope to learn a lot here, meet new people, and even contribute someday.
Thanks everyone!
I have an AST degree in Architectural Drafting Technology, and a Bachelor of Architecture degree (the 5-year design thesis version). I've had many jobs as an architectural intern and CAD Operator. My dream was to be a registered architect, but I quickly realized that my career choice wasn't very compatible w/ having a family (long story). But my love for CAD kept me in this awesome and often challenging field.
Currently, I work FT in an engineering firm as their CADD Technician. I provide drawing and data support for many of our projects. I've also introduced my employers to my "new" hobby: GIS. I've always loved aerial photography and maps, so now I get to put my hobby and CAD talents together in the same place, and get paid for it!... I also own my own business (PT in the evenings and on weekends), providing CADD/GIS (and related services) to local architects, interior designers, etc. So, I guess you could say I do CAD almost constantly (maybe even in my sleep).
I hope to learn a lot here, meet new people, and even contribute someday.
Thanks everyone!