Bryan HURLBUT is currently a SIMULIA IPS, Global High Tech Industry Process Expert in the Silicon Valley. He has been with Dassault Systemes for the last 7 years performing structural mechanics simulations for multiple industries. He was the Technical Account Manager for multiple High Tech accounts over the past 4 years. Prior to joining DS, Mr. Hurlbut was the owner of Rhombus Consultants Group, Inc. performing structural simulation services and methods development research for Aerospace, High Tech and Life Sciences industries. The beginning of his career was spent at the Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory performing research into advanced structural methods and materials for FEA.