Zachary “Zak” Ruck
Product Specialist
Zak has been with Bentley since 2004, and has more than ten years prior experience in CAD drafting and design. He also has extensive IT support experience in large data deployment and integration projects for two architectural design firms. Versed in Microsoft environment management, Zak has cross-platform experience in major design software, and currently specializes in support of Microstation, Bentley Architecture, and Bentley's mechanical and structural products.
Lawrence Eaton
Industry Advisor, Building
Read Lawrence's blog
Lawrence came to Bentley in 2000 and brings ten-plus years of cross-platform CAD design, engineering, and consulting experience from major projects in his native United Kingdom. A former Reuters Far East correspondent and fluent in Chinese and Malay, Lawrence is a popular Bentley speaker at major conferences, especially on the subject of BIM.
Mike Lambert
Product Manager, Bentley Building Electrical Systems
Mike Lambert is Product Manager for Bentley Building Electrical Systems where he is responsible for leading the development of the company’s Electrical BIM solution. He has over 30 years of experience in product management of AEC electrical software, as well as engineering design and construction of utility, plant and facilities projects. Mike received his B.S.E.E. and M.B.A. degrees form the University of Alabama. He is a member of the IEEE and NFPA.
Matthias Schneider
Product Manager, Bentley Building Mechanical Systems
Matthias is a Mechanical Engineer working for Bentley as the Product Manager for Building Mechanical Systems since 2003. Before joining Bentley he gained his experience working as an Engineer for an HVAC and Plumbing construction firm in Germany for 5 years and working in HVAC, Plumbing, Radiator Heating and Conveyor Systems software training and development for a German company for 7 years.
John Crosby
Assoc. Product Manager, Bentley Building Mechanical Systems
John is a Mechanical Engineer and Associate Product Manager for Bentley Building Mechanical Systems. John originally comes from a construction background, in addition gaining his degree. John has run work in the HVAC industry as a Sheet Metal Project Manager, designed HVAC systems and run planning departments for design build firms during his 20+ years in the industry. He has been with Bentley Systems for over 3 years where he helps to oversee the product development and future planning of the mechanical product.
Special guest lecturers
From time to time, Bentley may invite special guests to speak on their personal experience using Building Information Modeling in practice.