Faculty - Atlanta
AUGI CAD Camp instructors are among the top professionals in their respective fields such as Autodesk Technical Evangelists, Autodesk Technical Marketing Managers, Autodesk Training Content Managers, and award winning Autodesk University speakers and authors. These instructors, along with other well-known locals from the regional area, converge at AUGI CAD Camp to make your educational experience a memorable one.
Now…meet our faculty!
National Instructors
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Lynn Allen
Lynn Allen, Cadalyst columnist and worldwide Autodesk Technical Evangelist, speaks to more than 30,000 users each year. For the past fourteen years she has written a monthly column in Cadalyst magazine called “Circles and Lines.” Lynn started using AutoCAD® software with Release 1.4, more than 20 years ago, and has taught at the corporate and collegiate level for 13 years. A sought-after public speaker with a unique comedic style, Lynn is always one of the highest-rated speakers at Autodesk University. Her latest book is entitled AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques. |
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David Cohn
David has more than 20 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD as a user, developer, author and consultant. He is an applications engineer with The PPI Group, a contributing editor to Desktop Engineering magazine, the former publisher and editor-in-chief of CADCAMNet and Engineering Automation Report, the former senior editor of Cadalyst magazine, and the author of more than a dozen books on AutoCAD. A licensed architect, David was also one of the earliest AutoCAD third-party software developers, creating numerous AutoCAD add-on programs. As an industry consultant, David has worked with many companies including Autodesk. He teaches college-level AutoCAD courses and is always a popular presenter at Autodesk University.
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Robert Green
Robert is a nationally known author, teacher and consultant with 22 years of CAD experience in a variety of applications. You’ve likely read his work in Cadalyst magazine, PE Magazine, The CAD Manager's Newsletter or his new book Expert CAD Management: The Complete Guide. As a consultant, public speaker and 13-year veteran of Autodesk University, Robert has taught thousands of students in CAD management, programming and CAD application usage since 1990. When Robert isn’t writing or teaching, he heads The Robert Green Consulting Group, which provides consulting and programming services for clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. Robert holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and resides in the greater Atlanta area. |
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Travis Jones
Travis is a training content manager at Autodesk, Inc. with more than 15 years experience with Autodesk products. He has developed and delivered training courses to countless people. You may recognize him if you have participated in a virtual training class on an Autodesk products. A prolific writer and educator, Travis has not only co-authored seven Autodesk Inventor books and has also managed Autodesk official training courseware projects for AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and the Autodesk Inventor product line. He is also a regular speaker at Autodesk University and other conferences. |
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Matt Murphy
Matt has been recognized by Autodesk as a leader in providing professional training since 1985. He has served as an advisor and consultant to the training industry as Chair of the Autodesk Training Center Advisory Board (ATCAB) and Executive Committee (ATCEC). Matt is also an Autodesk Approved Instructor (AAI) and a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT). He has received numerous instructional awards, including the ATC Eastern Regional Instructor of the year for 2004. A widely acclaimed top trainer and featured columnist for Cadalyst and AUGIWorld magazines, he has presented at Autodesk University for 15 years and was the top Autodesk University Speaker for both tutorial and large lecture sessions for 2007.
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Regional Instructors
Zoltán Ferenczy
A veteran CAD Camp presenter, Zoltán has been working in the Autodesk reseller channel for over six years as a software applications expert. He has more than 12 years of CAD experience and has additional experience in many aspects of the design industry. This real-world, hands-on knowledge allows him to find the best solution for his customers. Zoltán holds expert certifications in both Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Revit.
Dale Kruelle
Dale has been working in the civil engineering and surveying industry since 1978. He has worked for various civil engineering and land surveying firms in Maryland and Georgia. His broad range of experience covers field surveying, drafting, design, CAD management and IT support. He is a certified instructor for AutoCAD, Land Desktop, Civil 3D and Map 3D. Dale has also passed the Autodesk Civil 3D ICE (Implementation Certified Expert) exam for the past two years.
Patrick McLaughlin
Patrick graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 1988 with an associate’s degree in specialized technology. He was a drafter for the US Army Corps of Engineers, and worked for several large architectural companies here in the southeast. Patrick was a Bentley MicroStation and Project Architect Instructor and an Intergraph Golden Mouse Award finalist for 3D Renderings. He has worked on projects such as the Greenville Hospital System, the Atlanta Olympic Stadium, and the Home Depot Headquarters here in Atlanta. He has several years of experience in the reseller channel and is currently the training coordinator and architectural application engineer with Repro Products.
Dave Young
Dave got started in the civil world holding the dumb end of the chain, but was soon running survey crews. From there, he switched over to a CAD Manager position and then to IT Manager, but always remained with a civil or engineering company until recently. His computer science degree and IT background have helped him along the way with customizing and implementing unique solutions for more than 12 years. Although his family still doesn’t know how to explain what he does, Dave’s role at Repro Products is to help companies with their Autodesk training and implementation needs.
Scott A. Ebert
Scott Ebert is a nationally known AEC/O industry analyst and BIM consultant with 9 years of BIM experience and 28 years of architectural practice. Scott has been the President and a Mentoring Revit Architect for Soft Innovations, an Atlanta-based software consulting firm for the last 15 years. He is a speaker at AUGI CAD Camps, AIA, ASID and AGC chapter meetings and authors BIM presentations for the AEC/O industry around the country. As a BIM expert, Scott serves as Forum Moderator for the BIM World website and their clients. Scott began his quest for BIM at Ohio State University attempting to tie Fortran computer programming with experimental CAD software, but it wasn’t until he was a fifth year intern that his technology career took off when he began customizing and training CAD software for architectural design firms. His successful mentoring and implementation skills led to repeated CAD implementations using AutoCad, ADT, and Microstation in architectural, engineering and interior design firms, and ultimately an industry leader, advancing private companies in the strategic planning and use of BIM.