Meet the 3DVision Training Staff
Our Trainers
At 3DVision Technologies, our award-winning team of certified instructors is committed to providing you with the tools and training you need to get the most out of your 3D software and accessories.
Take a moment to learn about the qualifications, expertise, and experience of our instructors.
Meet Our Trainers
Cincinnati, Ohio - Eastern, Kentucky
Josh Spencer
Application Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Education: B.S. Design Engineering, Trine University (formerly Tri-State University)
Specialty Products: SolidWorks© Premium, 3DVIA Composer
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, CSW Expert, Enterprise PDM, Weldments, Sheet Metal, Instructor, Tech Support, Workgroup PDM, 3DVIA Composer
3DVision Instructor Since: 2008
Past Industry Experience
Manufacturing
Years in Industry: 3
Responsibilities: I designed forging dies, tooling to machine the forgings, fixtures to assemple and machine the forgings, and worked on process planning. I also did CNC programming on vertical mill, high-speed 5 axis mills, ram and wire EDN, and multi-headed lathes.
RV Frame Design
Years in Industry: 2
Responsibilities: I designed RV steel components in sheet metal, manufactured housing frames, and large welded structures. I helped implement SolidWorks with an integrated PDM system and ERP system. I also worked directly with customers on new designs and orders.
Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Jeff Sweeney
Engineering Data Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH
Education: BS Agricultural Engineering, The Ohio State University
Specialty Products: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, DriveWorks
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, CSW Expert, Enterprise PDM, Weldments, Sheet Metal, Instructor
3DVision Instructor Since: 2006
CAD Experience
Past Industry Experience
Manufacturing
Years in Industry: 14
Responsibilities: Mechanical design, stress analysis, field testing
Automation Design
Years in Industry: 10
Responsibilities: CAD Administration.
Columbus - Dayton, Ohio
Randy Simmons
SolidWorks Elite A.E.
Location: Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Wright State University
Specialty Products: SolidWorks Premium, 3DVia Composer, Dimension 3D Printing
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, CSW Expert, Elite App. Engr., Enterprise PDM, Weldments, Simulation, Sheet Metal, Instructor, Mold Tools, Flow, Tech Support, Workgroup PDM, 3DVIA Composer
3DVision Instructor Since: 2003
Past Industry Experience
Mechanical Design
Years in Industry: 1.5
Responsibilities: CAD work, Fixture Design, Gearbox Design
CAD Software Sales/Support
Years in Industry: 2.5
Responsibilities: Demos, Mentoring, Implementation
Cleveland, Ohio
Jordan Tadic
Application Engineer
Location: Cleveland, OH
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks Certifications: Solidworks, Instructor, Support Technician, Surfacing, Weldments, Sheet Metal
3DVision Instructor Since: 2009
Accomplishments:
“Northern Ohio’s go-to SolidWorks/Composer guy”. Responsible for qualifying technical solutions provided to customers in Northern Ohio as well as maintaining customer satisfaction in the region.
One of three CSWE’s (Certified SolidWorks Expert) in Ohio.
Columbus - Cleveland - Dayton - Toledo, Ohio
Robert Warren
CAE Specialist
Location: Toledo, OH
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron
Specialty Products: SolidWorks Simulation, Simulation Professional, Simulation Premium, Flow Simulation, Motion Simulation
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, Simulation, Instructor, Flow, Tech Support
3DVision Instructor Since: 2007
Past Industry Experience
Power Generation Industry
Years in Industry: 4
Responsibilities: Engineering Analyst, Finite Element and Computational Fluid Dynamics group. Responsible for analysis and design modification of boiler systems.
Heavy Equipment Industry
Years in Industry: 2
Responsibilities: Product Design Engineer / Analyst. Responsible for design and analysis of heavy equipment chassis systems.
Transportation Industry
Years in Industry: 2
Responsibilities: Product Design Engineer / Analyst. Responsible for Research and Development of trailer systems to reduce overall weight maintaining strength. Responsible for specific product line of trailers.
Ohio - Kentucky - Indiana
Bill Reuss
CAE Technical Specialist
Location: Louisville, KY
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisville Speed Scientific School
Specialty Products: Simulation, Motion, Flow, SolidWorks Premium
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, CSW Expert, Sheet Metal, Simulation, Surfacing, Flow, Tech Support, Workgroup PDM
3DVision Instructor Since: 2009
CAD Experience
Past Industry Experience
Beverage Equipment Design, Manufacturing
Years in Industry: 7
Responsibilities: I designed and analyzed Consumer and Commercial grade coffee grinders, coffee brewers and beverage dispensing equipment. The machines typically included a mix of plastic injection molded, thermoformed, cast, machined and sheet metal parts as well as the electro-mechanical interface for the end-user of the equipment. I am a co-inventor on two U.S. Patents for my work in this industry.
Medical Device Design, Manufacturing
Years in Industry: 7
Responsibilities: I designed analyzed and prototyped medical and surgical devices and pharmaceutical delivery systems. The device applications included cardiology, urology, fertility, orthopedic and emergency medicine. Most equipment designs utilized plastic injection molded parts, machined metal components and extruded plastics. I am a co-inventor on eight U.S. Patents for my work in this industry.
Electronic Service Tools, Diesel Engine Manufacturing
Years in Industry: 1
Responsibilities: I worked with a team to evaluate process improvement activities within the Electronic Service Tools group for engine programs ranging from well-established to new products. The cross-functional team documented the design process for diesel engine development programs, reducing the design cycle from 60 months to 30 months.
Kentucky - Indiana
Chris Snider
Application Engineer
Location: Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN
Education: BSMET, University of Cincinnati
Specialty Products: SolidWorks, 3DVIA Composer
SolidWorks Certifications: CSW Professional, CSW Expert, Instructor, Tech Support, Weldments, Sheet Metal, 3DVIA Composer
3DVision Instructor Since: 2009
Past Industry Experience
Consumer Appliances
Years in Industry: 3
Responsibilities: Design Engineer responsible for design and (FEA) analysis of appliances.
Engineering Services
Years in Industry: 3
Responsibilities: Use FEA software to perform structural and thermal analysis on a wide range of commercial and industrial products; also led training classes, product demonstrations and worked on technical support.
Quick-Serve Food Industry
Years in Industry: 4
Responsibilities: Worked in Project Management Office (PMO) to help manage wide range of IT and Product development projects.
3DVision Monthly Newsletter
