Architecting success: How I help Autodesk customers build the future

I came to San Francisco in 2001 as a commuting architect working on projects in the Bay Area. I worked as an architect until 2008; from there, I went through a number of jobs working in telecommunications design and for resellers, and then as a Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager in construction. After getting noticed for that work, I took a new opportunity to help set up a new construction company within a company – that job opened me up to working in robotics, sensors, design automation, and with small startups while increasing my work in reality capture and management. When that company failed to survive its IPO and laid off most of its employees, I came to Autodesk seeking stability and interesting work. The funny thing? Throughout my career, I had always been interested in finding a position at Autodesk.

In my current role, I work with our enterprise customers on workflows, integrations, business outcomes, and special initiatives. I am in a non-sales role that relies on the trust engendered by being able and willing to give advice and assistance to customers regardless of the software they are using. I am also the lead of community engagement for the Autodesk Black Network (ABN) employee resource group (ERG), where I help connect our ERG with other groups that are in line with our organizational goals and impact both inside and outside of our company.

Outside of those roles, I’ve been able to be part of Autodesk advertising campaigns, volunteer with students, and speak at colleges about careers in the field and what it’s like to work at a tech company coming from my educational background. I also enjoy playing in the annual Autodesk Football World Cup!

Autodesk’s consulting business is growing, and it’s a great time to work in this space. We get to be part of the most impactful and interesting projects and initiatives of our customers around the world. Our customers lead the bleeding edge of applying technology to solve design – and world – problems. We impact governments and social change while helping advance our industries’ capabilities and use cases. You’ll never be bored here, because every day is different.

Autodesk is uniquely committed to providing a different level of partnership with customers, which allows us to be involved in very sensitive projects for our customers around the world. In my role, I have worked on classified projects, traveled around the world for customers, and partnered with high-positioned personas at companies to drive high-impact engagements.

Another great thing about our organization is that we are connected to other roles and individuals who do very cool things – we have some of the smartest people at Autodesk! Learning what each position does and how that may be something you would want to do is exciting when it comes to figuring out where you want your career to go.

If you want to be considered the best at what you do, I encourage you to join us at Autodesk.

Interested in a consulting role at Autodesk? Check out our current openings!