To oversee company’s engineering and professional service implementations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Advanced Solutions, Inc., an Autodesk Platinum Partner,  announced Dave Heaton has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of Engineering and will be responsible for leading all engineering and professional service implementations for the Company.  With more than 24 years in the design software industry as a services organization development professional, Heaton is expected to make a significant contribution to Advanced Solutions’ push to become a worldwide leader in delivering professional services for Autodesk design software integration.

“Dave is uniquely qualified to lead Advanced Solutions’ professional services team. His rich experience in building professional service businesses in the design software industry is impressive.  He has a practical and real world understanding of customer needs, which will translate into innovative and high value offerings for Advanced Solutions Customers,” said Michael Golway, Advanced Solutions president & CEO.

Heaton joins Advanced Solutions after spending nine years with Autodesk, most recently as Director of Channel Services Program where he was responsible for implementing a consulting specialization program aimed at enabling Autodesk resellers to deliver complete service solutions to their customers. Heaton also served as the Director for Global Consulting Services at Autodesk.  Prior to Autodesk, Heaton was a Vice President at Revit Technology Corporation, which was acquired by Autodesk in 2002.  He also spent 11 years in varying engineering service leadership roles at Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC).

About Advanced Solutions

Advanced Solutions is an award winning Autodesk Platinum Partner with 2D and 3D design software enterprise integration expertise in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), civil engineering and advanced manufacturing. The company is Autodesk OEM Authorized, bringing added value to customers through certified software customization and business systems integration with the Autodesk Technology Platform.  As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), the company offers a variety of innovative training solutions including its popular PILOT program.  Since 1987, the company has focused its business model on helping customers realize industry leading return on investment with their 2D and 3D design software. Beyond the box of software, Advanced Solutions helps customers gain a competitive advantage through innovative design software work flows, enabling customers to realize higher revenues and improve their operational efficiency. For additional information about Advanced Solutions, Inc., please visit our website at www.AdvancedSolutions.com.

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