Douglas (Andy) Barney
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Dynamic Applications Engineer with extensive experience in developing and facilitating training programs for various CAM software. Skilled in customer support and problem-solving, enhancing team performance and user capabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Applications Engineer
WestCAM Solutions
Remote
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated customer training on Gibbscam software to enhance project completion and tool proficiency.
- Provide technical support to help users solve issues and provide alternate solutions to their workflow to enhance efficiency.
- Conduct in-person and online webinars to highlight new software functionality and future software enhancement goals.
Senior Applications Engineer
NexGen Solutions
Remote
04.2019 - 05.2025
- Facilitated pre-sales live product demos and webinars of best practices for FeatureCAM.
- Guided junior engineers in adopting best practices and mastering new technologies to enhance team performance and innovation.
- Led consulting initiatives for existing clients to optimize service utilization. Oversaw onboarding of new customers, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Developed training materials and webinars to enhance customer skills and knowledge and understanding.
- Provided specialized guidance and training on diverse CAM solutions, focusing on maximizing the capabilities of FeatureCAM.
- Facilitated training sessions for Partmaker software utilizing Swisscam technology.
- Facilitated training sessions on Fusion 360 CAM software to enhance user proficiency.
Applications Engineer CAM Specialist
Autodesk
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Orchestrated training schedules for entire CAM Solutions team focused on Delcam product line.
- Facilitated training sessions for FeatureCAM software. Supported users in mastering PartMaker SwissCam functionalities.
- Delivered comprehensive training resources for FeatureCAM, improving user proficiency. Contributed to the creation of content for other CAM solutions.
- KDE (Knowledge Domain Expert) Evaluated and sanctioned technical support articles to establish a comprehensive library of solution resources for Featurecam.
Applications Engineer
Delcam
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions on new technologies to enhance team knowledge and capabilities.
- Conducted client visits to assess feasibility, analyze requirements, and propose tailored solutions.
- Conducted on-site training sessions and offered technical direction to support effective product launch initiatives.
- Delivered exceptional customer support by addressing client concerns and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Engaged with diverse teams to conceptualize and deploy cutting-edge technical solutions, driving project success and innovation.
- Oversaw all Delcam CAM Solutions training scheduling for both onsite and online training sessions.
CNC Machinist
Tek Tool and Plastics
Logan, UT
04.2004 - 05.2008
- Programmed and operated CNC machines to produce high precision tool and die components for various mold applications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication while holding tight tolerances and surface finish.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues.
- Repair and replace mold components ensuring the tool functioned appropriately and produced high quality parts
- Proficient in MasterCAM and FeatureCAM programming.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Pheonix
Tempe, AZ06-2007
Machining Technology Certificate - Machining And Metalurgy
Bridgerland Technical College
Logan, UT05-2000
Skills
- Technical assistance for products
- Software training facilitator, training manual content creation and webinar content creation
- Training specialist for various CAM solutions
- GibbsCAM, FeatureCAM, Fusion 360, Partmaker and MasterCAM knowledge
Timeline
Applications Engineer
WestCAM Solutions
06.2025 - Current
Senior Applications Engineer
NexGen Solutions
04.2019 - 05.2025
Applications Engineer CAM Specialist
Autodesk
08.2016 - 04.2019
Applications Engineer
Delcam
06.2008 - 07.2016
CNC Machinist
Tek Tool and Plastics
04.2004 - 05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Pheonix
Machining Technology Certificate - Machining And Metalurgy
Bridgerland Technical College