Staff

When Vertical Technologies was first established in 2003 our goal was to build a network of primarily freelance AutoCAD professionals, that share a common passion for Computer Aided Design, and are all-around computer-savvy indivuduals with cutting-edge skills and excellent communication ability. Presently run by the company's founders, VTC Design maintains this standard today by linking together the best and most knowledgeable CAD designers in New York.

ILYA GINDIS - President

-Lead AutoCAD Instructor
Engineering Mech & Elect.
Architecture, Store Planning
Networking & Systems

Ilya Gindis has been an AutoCAD Designer, Consultant & Instructor for over 12 years, logging in over 24,000 hours of screen time & over 8 years or 2000 hours of classroom & corporate training. He is a part-time AutoCAD instructor for Pratt Institute of Design in New York City, and also teaches for Netcom & Robotech. Ilya is an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) and a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+). He is currently authoring a textbook on AutoCAD that will feature his unique teaching approach. Ilya's training territory covers New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California & Florida. He founded VTC Design in 2003 and remains the firm's lead consultant.

CHRIS RAMIREZ - Vice President

-AutoCAD Instructor
Architecture, Store Planning,
Residential & Commercial
Hardware & Software specialist

Chris Ramirez has been an AutoCAD designer and consultant to Architects for 11 years. He holds a B.S. in Architecture from CUNY, and is an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) with 2 years of classroom experience & corporate training. Chris is also a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) and A+ certified in PC upgrade & repair. His current clients include NBC/Universal, Siemens and RM Architects, and he is a part-time instructor at Pratt Institute and New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Chris's training territory covers New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California & Nevada. Chris joined VTC Design in 2004.

ADDITIONAL FREELANCE CONSULTANTS

Tyrone McLean -
Tyrone is an Autodesk Certified
Instructor for AutoCAD, Revit,
Architectural Desktop and Building
Systems. With over 16 years
experience, he is also a senior staff member at Pratt Institute of Design in NYC. Tyrone's list of clients include
Liz Claiborne, Ann Taylor, Medco,
and Brandywind CAD Design.

John Takacs -
John is a NYC based consultant trainer
specializing in architecture, engineering,
construction and manufacturing. He is
an Autodesk Certified Instructor and
holds a B.S. Technical Education from
Trenton State College.

Phil Gauntt -
Phil is an Autodesk Certified Instructor
specializing in AutoCAD and Archi-
tectural Desktop. He provides progr-
amming and customization to area
Autodesk dealers and institutions.
He is also a senior staff member
at Pratt Institute of Design in NYC.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Are you an experienced AutoCAD professional and would like to be associated with VTC Design?
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who can be added to our team.

If you have:

• At least 5-7 years experience using AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Release 14 to 2008
• At least 2-3 years of teaching experience
• Extensive all-around computer knowledge:
  (Hardware, other CAD programs, MS applications,
  Graphics, Web Design and Programming)

...then send us a resume at info@VTCDesign.com
or contact Ilya Gindis at 914-263-9060