Pool our resources.... What do we do for work?

[snowball]

I'm a design engineer and work with a lot of CAD design software (solid modeling, FEA, fluid flow....etc). I am going to be working on a project soon to make some new floor mats for my 99 MKIV Jetta out of Aluminium diamond plate (I'll post a pic of my idea if I find it again).

I'll be using my resources though (CAD software) to design the sheetmetal pattern of these floormats, and will post the plans for them once I'm done.

I wonder though if anyone else would want to make a list of the kind of stuff you normally work with, or have skills in? Sort of like the nationwide user help service that another member is looking into starting. We could know who does what and see if they could help with a certain problem. Anyone see the relay 109 pics from the guy with the scanning electron microscope? I'm talking about stuff like that.

If there was a special part we needed to make (gauge pods, air filter ducting.... etc) I coul dhelp design it. If we need a scanning electron microscope pic of something, I think we know who to ask. We should really make use of our resources, I bet we have some really unique stuff available to us as a group.

 

[manapy]

im a senior unix administrator and network security afficionado who likes to monkey around with compression ignition engines

not immediately useful to the group, but it still had to be stated.

 

[MineMapper]

I'm pretty sure this has been around before, but I'll jump and refresh the collective memory.

I'm a GIS analyst, working for an international NGO in DC. I take data and use a spatial factor (ie lat/long) to display it graphically on maps. Not much help with TDI's, but I'll never get lost going to a GTG.

 

[justme]

World Wide Web jack of all trades, freelance. My main client for the last 4 years has been the biggest ski resort in the east, but I've recently fired them. Still working for the ski industry as about 40% of my client load.I'm struggling a bit to keep up with my work load. If not for tdiclub.com it might even be possible to catch up and not have to work evenings...

 

[JohnnyQ.Public]

Snowball,
I'm a CAD draftsman/designer...I use the programs you create to design fun things.
Any openings up there in Middleton for somebody like me?
If you want to get some more ideas for diamond plate car designs check out this link in the Gen. Discussion area http://forums.tdiclub.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=12&t=004132

 

[JeffT]

Real estate attorney. I help people buy and sell their houses and also refinace their mortgages. I also go to court sometimes.

My real love is drafting and messing with contracts!

Not very useful for pooling resources!

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[wolfsburg_de]

I'm a Mechanical Engineer with CAD experience, as well as automotive and pharmaceutical experience. BTW, I am looking for a job with an automotive tuner as a design/R&D engineer, in case anyone knows of any openings. Thanks!

 

[GoFaster]

Mechanical engineer, currently work for a consulting firm, prior to that I was a machine designer. Loads of Autocad experience.

Brian P.
'96 Passat TDI mit UPsolute

 

[TDIMeister]

Funny that you mention it, wolfsburg_de. I'm a design engineer working at an engine development company... not a tuner per sé but when one can get one's foot into such an awesome career opportunity, one shouldn't grapple with details

Work daily with 3 solid modeling packages at the moment: Unigraphics, I-DEAS and PRO/Engineer. Also actively involved in researching various subjects in engine technology, particularly Diesel-related stuff and emissions. My forté is not actually design but thermodynamics.

 

[dezlman]

Mechanical Engineer specializing in diesel engine control system/algorithm design and development. Pic below shows my most recent project:

Currently using the MatrixX/SystemBuild/RealSim tool suite for dynamic system modeling, algorithm design, and rapid-prototyping implementation.

[ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: dezlman ]

 

[dezlman]

As an aside note, we have 7 TDI's in our site's parking lot (But I would be happier if there were a few more

).

[ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: dezlman ]

 

[ombra]

I am a Computer Consultant. I can program on many platform using whatever language is necessary (except for APL). If I do not know the answer to a computer question, I will at least know who to ask.

 

[banzai]

I support VPN (Virtual Private Network)RAS (remote access) servers- so people can work from home across the Internet-
Lotsa encryption/authentication- I also work on Firewalls (Checkpoint)

I also work on big telco fone equiptment and big Internet and smaller LAN routers (Cisco,Juniper,Bay/Nortel,Yago/Cabletron)
I am a problem-solver/answer man.

 

[Neal]

Municipal Loss Manager by day and Corporate Consultant by night. You need me when you bend your Genmanic performance art work ! I've got 20 years claims experience.

 

[natescape]

I'm in the same boat as Justme, but I don't freelance for a living, sadly.

They joy of supporting a family...

I have a day job as director of new media services for a small marketing communications agency. Do all sorts of web and multi-media stuff.

[ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: natescape ]

 

[landrumdh]

College Coop. I do Administrative Support. AKA I do whatever needs to be done for anybody in the deptartment. Very nice job, do lots of different things, and I work with tons of people.

 

[jaydhall]

Electronic Engineer. Analog, digital, microcontroller, microprocessor, DSP, real time firmware (assembly and C), telecommunications, switching power supplies, solid state epsilonian devices, and just about a zillion other things. 29 years experience.

Sigh. Can you tell I just updated my resume?

 

[rotorhead]

I fly the helicopter for the only level 1 trauma center in New Mexico.

Wear your seatbelt and keep your car right-side-up, you really DON'T want to see me at work if you can possibly avoid it!

 

[swamptdi]

environmental and administrative lawyer, working for the big evil corporate guys (did someone already mention the joys of supporting a family?

) i plan to use these resources behind the scenes to help my clients convince the gov't that ulsd is a good thing, and to convince the clients that maybe they should get into the bio-diesel, or at least the blended bio/petro-diesel, market. useful to all of y'all, though not directly.

[ June 15, 2001: Message edited by: swamptdi ]

 

[rgoetz]

I used to be a real estate lawyer, then I moved into telecom, as a consultant rather than a lawyer.

I'm interviewing for a new job on Monday, in Philly (my wife's home town) (shhh--don't tell anyone)

Wish me luck!

Rob

Rob

 

[Dante]

I practiced public accounting for awhile--mostly tax, but a little audit, review and write-up work. Then I practiced law for a while (mostly representing CPAs). Now I develop tax software, but I'm getting restless again. I think I might try personal financial planning next, emphasizing college financial planning.

 

[wolfsburg_de]

Good luck, Rob!

I should update my info - I have abandoned my old job and now sell Upsolute chips for a living!

 

[kurt]

Project Manager for utility consulting firm. My specialty is digital map production (Geographic Information Systems). We help utilities automate their work management and design systems.

I could make you a kickass map showing how to get to that guys house who has the Relay 109 microscope pics

Or better yet, I could make a killer spreadsheet that shows all the tasks that have to be done to make the map, and how many resources are needed to accomplish the tasks. That's what I really do as a spreadsheet jockey.

 

[tdibugman]

Kitchen Designer / Installer for that big orange home improvement place.

 

[4wheeldrift]

I am a Product Marketing/Strategy guy. I have worked for large athletic shoe companies and now work for a small, family-owned company in the bicycle industry. I did study industrial design as an undergrad, and although rusty, I still can think like a designer at times (I am not sure if that's good or bad.....).

Good luck in Philly Rob, my brother moved there a little over a year ago. Great city.

 

[jck66]

Chemical Engineer, barely surviving so attending night school to learn "MBA", whatever that is...
I'm very interested in biodiesel production, but I think I'll stick to home brewing until my rugrats understand "don't touch"...

 

[dieseldorf]

Mechanical Engineer by degree. Played in medical ultrasound for my first nine years after leaving school. Complete change of career ten years ago and now own a financial planning practice and help make the "average guy" wealthy.

Far too intrigued with cars (diesels of course), motorcycles (BMW specifically 'cause they are sort of diesel-like) and things mechanical.

 

[SoTxBill]

spent 29 years working for a very very large telecomunictions firm as an osp engineer, trunk & toll engineer, bds/lan engineer, register rcdd, and registered lan specialist.. spent last 10 years bidding and building large campus networks for the military, colleges and corporations. spent last 4 years on site running a 1600 node lan , and server farm for a corp hq campus..retired this year to work on the ranch/farm. served as communications director for red cross, and sa civil defense disater communications., ham radio operator, scuba diver, and post hole digger.. on my eighth diesel but not much for pulling engines any more if i can help it.

 

[dr_brian]

physician...internal medicine resident in the army..weekend warrior mechanic, so I will just put you back together when you blow up the car. I almost make enough money to support my golf game and diesel habbit, if they would only let me moonlight

 

[Dana D.]

Industrial Hygiene & Environmental consultant. Hazardous Materials, noise, radiation, ergonomics, etc. Survey work environments for occupational hazards and environmental pollutants.