John Karsten

Team, please review my resume. My accomplishments with FlexSteel Industries

include reducing design time by an average of %40 through customization, automa
tion and expert design methods. My techniques are proven to reduce time to marke
t in any engineering discipline. I will share my proven techniques with the enti
re team. This will reduce the amount of time needed to complete projects.

Thanks you for your consideration.

Objective
To secure a position that will allow me to use my skills in a design/CNC environ
ment. A position that will provide for continuing education is desirable.
Work experience
2009 - Current FlexSteel Industries Sta
rkville, MS
Senior SolidWorks Design Engineer
* Design custom furniture from conceptual sketches.
CNC router programming. AS400 data management.
2008 - 2009 Concepts in Production Amory, MS
Application Engineer
Custom designs from conceptual sketches and ideas. CNC programming. Reverse engi
neering via MicroScribe digitizing arm. SolidWorks training, installation, suppo
rt, and consulting for a wide array of industries.
1995 - 2007 ALACAD Madison, MS
Application Engineer
Custom designs from conceptual sketches and ideas. CNC programming. SolidWorks a
nd Autodesk product sales presentations and demonstrations, training, installati
on, support, and consulting for all manufacturing-related hardware and software.
Responsible for providing technical support via telephone, MS Live Meeting, and
on-site for a wide array of industries.
1994 - 1995 A. F. Leis Company Jackson, MS
NC Programmer/Designer
Responsibilities included designing parts and programming numerical controlled m
achining operations.
1993 - 1994 A. F. Leis Company Jackson, MS
Mold Maker/Programmer
Responsibilities included designing components, layout and building molds.
1990 - 1993 Concept Mold Water Valley, MS
Mold Maker/Programmer
Responsibilities included designing and programming numerical controlled machini
ng operations to assist in laying out and building molds.
Education
1988 - 1990 Itawamba Community College Tupelo, MS
Associates Degree Tool & Die Technology
NC programming
Drafting design
Summary of qualifications
SolidWorks-(current)
Core product, Animator, PhotoWorks, COSMOSWorks
CAMWorks-(current)
2.5-5 axis milling. Mill-Turn. Wire EDM.
Autodesk-(current)
Inventor Professional
Mechanical Desktop
AutoCAD
Parametric Technology - Pro/Engineer
Basic part modeling, advanced part modeling and assembly, Pro/Sheet
metal, Pro/Manufacturing
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation - IDEA's Master Series
Basic part design, advanced surfacing, 2D detailing, 3D drafting, part assembly,
generative machining, sheet metal design, VGX moldbase design
SolidEdge
Radan Corporation
AutoSM sheet metal design
Ansys
Design Space Finite Element Analysis Software
TekSoft CAM
Milling, turning
PathTrace-EdgeCam
Milling, turning, wire erosion
NC Microproducts
NC Mill, NC Punch, NC Torch, NC Wire, NC Turn
Camax-CAD/CAM
Freeform machining, advanced 3D machining, production mill, advanced turning, pr
oduction turning, advanced fabrication, advanced wire, post processor fundamenta
ls
Moldflow
Troubleshooting flow of plastics through injection molds
Sun Solaris administration training
Hands-on Microsoft Windows administration
Personal computer repair
Certifications
Certified SolidWorks Instructor
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Certified SolidWorks Support Technician
Certified CAMWorks Technician.
Certified Autodesk Support Technician
Certified Autodesk Implementation Expert
Awards
Structural Dynamic Research Corporation-Outstanding Applications Engineer for Te
am Americas