About my Blog

My blog is meant to give people a glimpse of what I find interesting as I travel through the interweb, and trust me I find a lot of things interesting. Things that make ME go hmmm! Or even WTF! Or simply a random thought from time to time. Hopefully it will give you a glimpse of who I am. It should give you an idea of the things that makes me stop to think as I travel the interweb. Mostly is about sharing my likes and dislikes. Hopefully along the way you might see something you might not have seen before or even something that will make you stop and think for a second or two. Maybe, just maybe even make you smile or possibly even laugh a bit (LOL).

Anyway, I thought I would say hey! to all you who have recently joined me on my walkabout through the interweb! I hope you will continue to find it interesting. If you do tell a friend if you don’t, well there’s always tomorrow.

Either way thanks for coming along for the ride!

STR

About Me

I have over (26) years of Computer Aided Drafting & Design experience and over (16) years of IT experience. After graduating high school I attended a Technical College and earned an Associate Degree in Drafting & Design. I then enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico where I earned an A.S. in Civil Engineering Technologies. While attending the Univ. of Puerto Rico I worked as a freelance Drafter for a variety of architects and engineers.

During my senior year I began to work for the firm Planning Management & Development in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Two years later I was offered the position at Mario Corsino & Associates, which later became InterGroup a medium size Civil Engineering, Architectural and Planning firm in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. At InterGroup I became assistant chief drafter where I was responsible for 20+ drafters & civil techs, and this is also where I began my IT training. In 2000 I decided to move to St. Petersburg, FL where I was hired as CAD Manager at Advanced Engineering & Design a small Civil Engineering firm established in 1998. Currently still employed by Advanced Engineering & Design I’m now the CAD/IT Manager.

I have also continued to expand my knowledge base in both the IT & CADD fields through continued training, certifications, and attending Autodesk University. I’m currently an Autodesk Certified Professional proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and various other Autodesk products. I have been the President of the Tampa Bay Autodesk Users Group (TBAUG) and a member of Autodesk Users Group International (AUGI) since 1996. I have an A.S. Degree in Computer Networking , a Bachelors of Applied Science in Technology Management and a Masters in Computer Information Systems. I’m a licensed drafter in the US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a Microsoft Certified Professional. I hold certificates as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator, Cisco Networking Associate Professional and Linux Administrator.

It’s my life, you’re just along for the ride!

CERTIFICATES:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator – 2010

CISCO Networking Associate – 2010

Certificate in Linux System Administrator – 2011

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

AutoCAD Certified Professional – 2009

Microsoft Certified Professional – 2010

AutoCAD Certified Professional – 2012

 

DEGREES:

Associate in Science in Drafting & Design – 1991

Associate in Science in Civil Engineering Technologies – 1996

Associate in Science in Computer Networking – 2011

Associate in Arts – 2012

Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management – 2012

Masters in Computer Information Systems – Present

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

College of Professional Drafter, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – 1996