Irvin VAZQUEZ is an Applications Engineer at Textron Aviation and president of the Wichita Area Regional User Group. He has years of experience working with Autodesk AutoCAD, various manufacturing environments and is actively using Dassault Systemes products such as CATIA V5, CATIA V6, and ENOVIA. In his current role, he works to provide support, address issues, test production improvements and give training to users.
Ray ANDERSON has been using and teaching CATIA since 1991, primarily in the Aerospace & Defense and Automotive Industries with Boeing, Airbus, Beechcraft, Spirit, NIAR, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, Johnson Controls Interiors, and their suppliers. Starting his career as a Tool Designer, evolving through Instruction, Consulting, Intellectual Property Management, Knowledge Based Engineering, Process Automation, Defense Data Management and most recently into a Drone Designer and FPV Pilot. He has a variety of perspectives and projects that leverage Hardware, Software and Tactile skills to take concepts to Design, Fabrication and implementation. Currently he is focused on Fluidic Design Systems within 3DExperience, and enjoys showing clients the current capabilities, as well as gathering feedback for R&D to consider implementing in the future.
Roger has been utilizing Dassault Systèmes products since the early 1990’s. Current role involves pre-sales activities for the Dassault Systèmes CATIA suite of products. Before joining Dassault Systèmes, I worked in the Aerospace Industry since the early 1990’s as a Design Engineer, Support and Training at all of the aviation companies in the Wichita area. I hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University. Throughout my career, I have utilized CATIA V3, V4, V5, V6, and now the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
As North America Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM) Director at Dassault Systèmes, Ramji KAMAKOTI leads a team that focuses on integrating modeling and simulation technologies across the company’s portfolio to accelerate innovation and virtual twin experiences. With over 20 years of experience in simulation science, engineering, and digital transformation, Ramji drives strategy and cross-disciplinary collaboration to unify CAD (design) and CAE (simulation) on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
His team focuses on empowering customers to make smarter design decisions earlier in the product lifecycle, reducing physical prototyping costs, and enabling sustainable innovation through simulation-driven design.
Ramji holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Florida, and regularly speaks at global industry events on topics such as MODSIM adoption, virtual twins, and sustainable engineering.
Barry LIM is a Research Engineer at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), specializing in digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within 3DEXPERIENCE platform. He currently leads the NIAR Emerging Technologies group at the National Center for Aviation Research (NCAT), driving innovative applications of advanced design, simulation, and data integration tools in collaboration with industry partners. Barry is a certified Professional 3DEXPERIENCE Function Driven Generative Designer and Structural Engineer, which led him to work on a variety of R&D projects, applying 3DEXPERIENCE to streamline product development and enhance multidisciplinary collaboration.
Experienced engineer at Dassault Systèmes, leading a high-performing team of technical consultants focused on strategic client relationships. Known for driving business transformation through deep technological expertise and building pragmatic customer-focused strategies. Skilled at simplifying deep technical topics, ensuring effective communication across diverse audiences. With a background spanning aerospace, automotive, and high tech.