JAMES A. BISH SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
2241 Willow Oak Circle 106 Work: (757) 496-2323
Virginia Beach, VA. 23451 Cell: (757) 472-7724
July 1981 Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
Drafting and Design Technology
Triangle Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA.
§ Eight years Autodesk product Workflow Automation programming
§ Twelve years Autodesk product Consulting experience ( all verticals)
§ Twelve years Microsoft Network Administration experience
§ Over fifteen years Mechanical Design experience
§ PG&E Gas and Electric Mapping System (GEMS) programming
§ NGK-Locke Product Line Drafting Automation programming
§ Sumitomo Product 3D Modeling Feasibility Study - Inventor
§ Rancorn Wildman Architects Network Infrastructure Design / Build
Nov 2005- Inlet Technology, Virginia Beach, VA.
Present Applications
Engineer
Currently
supporting VIZ / 3ds Max / Maya Visualizations
Perform CAD / Workflow
Automation Programming
Perform Microsoft Network Infrastructure services
Perform 3D Parametric Design services utilizing Autodesk
Inventor
Perform Autodesk product Technical Training
Feb 2005- CADSoft Consulting, Phoenix, AZ.
Nov 2005 Applications Engineer
Performed CAD / Workflow
Automation Programming
Performed Microsoft Network Infrastructure services
Performed 3D Parametric Design services utilizing Autodesk
Inventor
Performed Autodesk product Technical Training (all
verticals)
Oct 1997- BISH Enterprises, Gilbert, AZ.
Feb 2005 Owner / CAD Consultant / Programmer
In-house at BISH Enterprises:
Passed
AutoCAD 2005 Partner Services Exam
Perform CAD / Workflow
Automation Programming
Perform Microsoft Network Infrastructure services
Perform 3D Parametric Design services utilizing Autodesk
Inventor
Perform Autodesk product Technical Training
On contract at Pacific
Gas and Electric
Feb 1999 – Jan 2000
Performed CAD / Workflow Automation Programming services
Performed Software Specifications and Design services
Performed Autodesk product Helpdesk Management
Performed Customized Autodesk product Technical training
Jan 2000- N8-3D Solutions, Inc., Tempe, AZ.
July 2004 Software Development Director
On contract at Pacific
Gas and Electric:
Jan 2000 – May 2004
Performed CAD / Workflow Automation Programming services
Performed Software Specifications and Design services
Performed Autodesk product Helpdesk Management
Performed Customized Autodesk product Technical training
In-house at N8-3D Solutions, Inc.:
Performed Microsoft Network Infrastructure services
Attended
Autodesk Inventor Update training at Autodesk, San Rafael
Attended
Autodesk Inventor 6 API training at Autodesk, San Rafael
Attended Autodesk MapGuide training at Autodesk, San Rafael
Attended
Outlook 2000 Level II training
March 1998- ESS connect, L.L.C., San Diego, CA.
Feb 1999 Mechanical Applications Engineer
Obtained Autodesk Mechanical Desktop and AutoCAD R14 Certifications
Attended Genius training at Autodesk, Cerritos
Performed Autodesk product Sales support
Performed Autodesk Mechanical product Consulting
Performed Autodesk Mechanical Application Initiative product Consulting
Performed Autodesk product Helpdesk services
Performed Autodesk product Technical training
Performed Microsoft and Novell Network Infrastructure services
June 1997- BTB Technology, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
Oct 1997 Mechanical Design Consultant
Pro/E Solids Modeling services for Sumitomo Machinery Corporation
See the modeling in the “Cyclo Story” video
Pro/E Drafting services for Canon, U.S.A.
July 1995- CADASSIST, INC., Virginia Beach, VA.
June 1997 Software Applications Engineer
Obtained Autodesk Mechanical Desktop Authorization
Obtained Autodesk Mechanical Desktop Sales and Mktg Authorization
Obtained Autodesk AutoSurf Authorization
Obtained AutoCAD R13 Level II Certification
Obtained Microsoft Certified Product Specialist
Performed CAD /
Workflow Automation Programming
Performed Autodesk product Sales support
Performed Autodesk Mechanical product Consulting
Performed Autodesk Mechanical Application Initiative product Consulting
Performed Autodesk product Helpdesk services
Performed Autodesk product Technical training
Performed Microsoft and Novell Network Infrastructure services
July 1991- Sumitomo Machinery Corporation, Chesapeake, VA.
July 1995 CAD Operator / Mechanical Designer
Performed Mechanical Design on the Paramax line of multistage Parallel and Right angle Helical Gear Reducers, Mountings, and associated
Prime Movers for Power Transmission Industry clients.
Performed CAD /
Workflow Automation Programming
Aug 1987- Plasser American Corporation, Chesapeake, VA.
July 1991 CAD Operator / Mechanical
Performed Design Drafting of Railroad Track Maintenance machinery including Laser Track Gauging System Installations, Cab Frames and Interiors, Operators Consoles, Engine and Equipment Installations, Tamping Unit Installations, Ballast Regulator and Conveyor Installations, and Main Frame and associated Hydraulic / Pneumatic component mounting details.
May 1983- United States Navy
July 1987 Nuclear Machinists Mate MM2/SS
Performed the Operation and Maintenance of a Pressurized Water Reactor plant and Service Systems, and a Dual Steam Propulsion / Electrical Generating plant onboard the U.S.S. Lapon SSN 661 fast attack submarine
Operated the Evaporator and LiBr units for Potable Water production
Obtained Submarine Qualification (SS), Engine room Upper and Lower Level qualifications, and Auxiliary room Lower Level qualification
Passed the U.S. Navy Blueprint reading course
Honorably Discharged
Feb. 1982- Mill Equipment and Engineering Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.
May 1983 Mechanical Draftsman
Created General Arrangements, Assemblies, and Detail drawings of
Rolling Mill Equipment for various United States and South Korean steel producers
Feb. 1980- Duquesne Electric and Mfg. Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.
Feb. 1982 Mechanical Draftsman
Created General Arrangements, Assemblies, and Detail drawings of
Rolling
Mill Equipment for various United States and South Korean steel producers