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Lars Petersen

Mechanical Designer Training Specialist
Alameda,CA

Summary

Mechanical designer with 12 years of experience in CAD modeling and product development. Collaborative team player with track record of delivering multiple, concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. I also have the ability to teach others how to better use CAD and Data Management tools to help team success.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Contractor at Google's X Labs

Infosys Technologies (DesignSource)
Mountain View, CA
10.2015 - Current
  • Developed CAD models and fully detailed GTOL drawings to support prototype designs.
  • Basic BOM management, getting all Custom and Off-the-Shelf items into PDM and PLM systems.
  • Developed internal SolidWorks training for Google. Creating classes, and presentations for basic to advanced 3D CAD techniques.

Training Manager

Hawk Ridge Systems
Oakland, CA
04.2003 - 10.2015
  • Managed 17 training locations in US and Canada, pushed bulk installs performed basic IT. Maintained calendar of classrooms, and schedules for instructors.
  • Developed original training content for text books, online tutorials, and live presentations.
  • Conducted "training the trainer" class for instructors on how to deliver concise and effective CAD classes.

3D Modeling Consultant

Gizmo Design
Rohnert Park, CA
08.2007 - 10.2015
  • This is a product design company affiliated with Hawk Ridge Systems, I would be hired for projects that required complex model design.

Application Engineer

Graphics Systems
Menomonee Falls, WI
06.1999 - 04.2003
  • Provided technical support for SolidWorks.
  • Taught SolidWorks to hundreds of new customers.
  • Developed and performed live presentations for prospects and existing users.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Design

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
09.1997 - 06.1999

Skills

    3D Modeling

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Software

SolidWorks / EPDM

Camtasia

NX / Teamcenter

Certification

Certified SolidWorks Professional

Timeline

Mechanical Design Contractor at Google's X Labs

Infosys Technologies (DesignSource)
10.2015 - Current

3D Modeling Consultant

Gizmo Design
08.2007 - 10.2015

Training Manager

Hawk Ridge Systems
04.2003 - 10.2015

Certified SolidWorks Professional

06-2000

Application Engineer

Graphics Systems
06.1999 - 04.2003

Associate of Science - Mechanical Design

Madison Area Technical College
09.1997 - 06.1999

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