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18 Minutes with Bertrand Sicot

Jeff Mirisola — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:26:54 +0000

As all of you, my loyal readers, know, I went home to the Boston area back in August. As has become my habit, I arranged a visit to SolidWorks with the hope of interviewing some of the employees, as well as getting a glimpse of 2012. How surprised was I when Kristen informed me that …

A Visit to Z Corporation

Jeff Mirisola — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:22:11 +0000

This past Friday, I spent the day at Z Corporation and SolidWorks. It was my first time actually visiting Z Corp, and I was excited for it. So much so, that I got my days messed up and actually went down Thursday. Sucks getting old…Anyway, Julie Reece, Z Corp’s Director or Marketing Communication, was kind …

Joy Garon – She’ll learn ya a thing or two

Jeff Mirisola — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:37:41 +0000

If you were to close your eyes and imagine what the stereotypical New Englander sounds like, there's a good chance you'd hear a voice similar to Joy Garon's.

Design Green, go to Belize

Jeff Mirisola — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:33:14 +0000

SolidWorks wants to send one lucky award winner to Chaa Creek Resort in Belize. All you have to do is redesign a chair. Ready? Go! Ok, so it’s not quite that simple. First, there are rules for this contest. Next, there are three separate categories for SolidWorks commercial designers, Students and resellers. Each one has …

Richard Doyle – The Man Behind the (SWUGN) Curtain

Jeff Mirisola — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:38:52 +0000

You know him, you love him, you wish he’d retire so you could have a shot at his job. SolidWorks’ own Richard Doyle is my latest interview victim. For the one or two of you who don’t know who Richard is, allow me to enlighten you. Richard’s official title is User Community Manager. I hardly …

Matthew West – SolidWorks’ Social Guru

Jeff Mirisola — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:34:10 +0000

Upon first glance, Matt West comes across as a quiet, unassuming guy. Perhaps even a bit geeky. These, I believe, would be apt descriptions, even if a bit contradictory to his current role. There’s more to Mr. West than meets the eye, however. He’s also an avid music lover (indie rock anyone?). In the two …

Rick Chin – SolidWorks’ Innovator

Jeff Mirisola — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:35:24 +0000

Another SolidWorks employee that got to suffer through my attempt at being a journalist at SolidWorks World 2011 was Rick Chin, Director of Product Innovation. A Mechanical Engineer by education, Rick is another shining star in the SolidWorks Universe. He holds no less than five patents, has worked for McDonnell Douglas and Pratt & Whitney, …

Asheen Phansey – SolidWorks’ Sustainability Evangelist

Jeff Mirisola — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:24:55 +0000

During SolidWorks World 2011, I sat down with Asheen Phansey, Sustainability Product Manager of SolidWorks, to find out a bit more about him and what drives him. I’ve enjoyed giving Asheen a hard time about being a tree hugger, among other things, but all of it in jest. For one, I think sustainability is important. …

SolidWorks World 2011 Wrapup

Jeff Mirisola — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:13:39 +0000

Where to begin? Let’s rewind to last night and the “special event” at The Cowboy Dance Hall. I use quotation marks because it really should be called what it is, a bash. Party is too tame of a word. The bash was simply incredible. Kerri Dunne, and her team, hit a grand slam with this …

SolidWorks World 2011 Day Deux

Jeff Mirisola — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:57:01 +0000

Day two started early for me. Five-fricken-thirty in the morning early, and I don’t know why. Both mornings here I’ve woken up at 5:30 and, admittedly, that completely sucks. I’m getting off track though. After a breakfast that consisted of a triple 20 ounce mocha from Starbucks, some cold French toast and cantaloupe, I made …