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Dominick Gallegos, Civil 3D Technical Marketing Manager for Autodesk, shares his unique perspective and ideas on the functionality and use of Civil 3D for a range of different project types.
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- posted 02/27/07 by Anthony Governanti Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes......
- "Oh, look out you rock 'n rollers"
In the great words of the modern poet David Bowie - It's time to turn and face the strain...or something like that. Anyway, I'm writing today to let everyone out there who peeks in on this blog - all three of you that is :-) that I'm going to be changing positions here at Autodesk at the end of this week.
As many of you know, I am currently the Technical Marketing Manager for the Civil product line, which means I get to do all sorts of cool stuff like present at AU, weekly webcasts, create demonstrations, author White papers as well as some not so exciting stuff too. Well, after almost four years, and some really awesome times in this role, I've decided to take an opportunity in Sales. I will be the Northeast Territory rep for Civil Vertical Solutions here in the US as of March 1st. My territory will encompass Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. So if you are in one of those states, I hope to see you sometime this coming year, if anything just to say hello.
Now before your shriek with horror and wright me off as a lost cause, I do want to thank you all for the support and guidance over these past four years in this role. A lot of you out there in the community have taught me a lot about this business and this industry, and I hope I was able to return the favor every now and then, and teach you something too. Also, I'm not going away that easy. I would like to keep this blog going, and slowly morph it away from just the technical stuff and perhaps have conversations that center more around the business side of the world we all live in.
But that I will leave up to you, my faithful readers - again, all three of you :-). So let me know by leaving a comment as to whether or not I should keep the blog going, and if you would keep interest even if it wasn't all technical and tips and stuff. I can't promise that I'll have anything that ground-breaking to share with you - but then again I never have. I'll keep to my same philosophy, which has always been to tell it like I see it, for better or worse.
I hope you can share my excitement for this opportunity, and really what should be another exciting chapter in the life of Da Govna. And may our paths cross in a boardroom or conference hall in the near future.
Till Next Time,
Cheers,
AG
PS - I'm still hoping that Nick can add a couple posts every now and then, so that will hopefully keep the technical side of this blog legitimate.....well as much as a Canadian transplant can be legitimatethat that is.
User Comments
Hi Gov!
I hope you will be able to find time to keep the blog moving. I have found some very insightful tidbits in here and even though you may be 'Going over to the Dark Side' Remember the Force, that is your roots and the BENEFITS of being in a technical position before you changed!
Congratulations on your promotion and although I may not see you out east, I hope to run into you at AU!
Mark Hultgren
http://www.mkw-tutors.com
Posted 2/27/2007 12:04 PM by Mark Hultgren
I think you should keep the blog going. As a technical guy, I always lijke to hear what's-going-on on the dark side. :-)
Posted 2/27/2007 1:05 PM by Scott Sheppard
Keep it going!!!!
UCTHEYC
Posted 2/27/2007 1:20 PM by Jon Duddles
Keep it going!!!!
UCTHEYC
Posted 2/27/2007 1:20 PM by Jon Duddles
Keep it going for sure.
I must say though that the timing for my LIVE FROM MANCHESTER webcast was just perfect- I got to do one with you- in the flesh. I feel like we've only just begun the journey in Civil 3D land, but I know you will be around- and hey, I might even see you more often.
Best of Luck, I know you will ROCK!
Posted 2/27/2007 1:59 PM by Dana Probert
Keep it going, of course. What did you think I'd say?
And you've moved from marketing to sales...I've lost ALL respect for you ;)
Posted 2/27/2007 3:06 PM by Jason Hickey
"And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds, they are immune to your consultations, they're quite aware of what they're going through..."
Good luck although I'm certain you don't need it. I've known and worked (and drank!) with you for several years and there is no doubt you will be successful in your new gig.
I would LOVE it if this blog took on more business issues. Its a shame there is not more out there that focuses on the dollars and cents of C3D. Looks like you'll be in the perfect position to fill that void.
See you in your new life!
Mark
Posted 2/27/2007 3:46 PM by Mark Scacco
WOW! I can believe that you are leaving, but I do wish you all the best in your new position.
Do keep your blog going and share with us any useful information that crosses your path.
Good luck :)
-Melanie
Posted 2/28/2007 5:00 PM by Melanie Santer
"I watch the ripples change their size, but never leave the stream"
By all means, if the stream stops in northern NJ please look us up and keep the blog going so we can chart the stream with you.
Good luck.
John Mayo
Posted 2/28/2007 6:51 PM by John Mayo, PE
Well, the response has been overwhelming! I thank you all for your supprt, and I will continue to blog as much as I can.
AG
Posted 3/1/2007 10:03 AM by Anthony Governanti
Copy Cat. Congrats!
Posted 3/1/2007 12:11 PM by Jennifer Gabriel
Best of luck Anthony. We all know that you will always do a great job, regardless of the position. I certainly hope you continue to post items in this forum and it would be great to have some perspective on the business side of things. Take care and good luck!
Posted 3/2/2007 5:22 PM by Dominick Gallegos