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Shaan Hurley

@shaanhurley

Engineering Software Lead at DOWL, where I cut Civil 3D crashes 34% and build tools connecting engineering data with AI.

United States

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At DOWL, I run CAD operations for 500+ users and built an enterprise crash-forensics program that cut Civil 3D crashes 34% in 90 days. I also wrote C3DAUDIT, a suite of DWG health tools that traces referenced files and exposes hard-to-find drawing issues.

At Autodesk, I founded Autodesk Labs, where Fusion 360 originated, and scaled the global beta community to 350,000+ users. I now advise AEC and deep-tech startups on product strategy and adoption, while developing tools that connect AI agents with engineering workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Engineering Software Lead

Current

DOWL

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Leads CAD operations for 500+ users across 18 offices, cutting Civil 3D crashes by 34% and engineering data pipelines. Co-led Project NorthStar and owned the Civil 3D 2024 to 2026 upgrade end to end.

Civil 3D Autocad Revit Plant 3D Bentley Software PowerShell Python C#.NET Intune PDQ Connect Data Analysis LLM APIs Project Management

Current

Founder / Principal Consultant

Current

Cascade Technology Consulting

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Advises deep-tech, AEC, and construction tech startups on product strategy, go-to-market, and positioning. Mentors in the Alchemist Accelerator's JETRO program and coaches AI CAD startups.

Product Strategy Go To Market Mentorship AI CAD AEC Startup Consulting

Mechanical Designer / Certified Weld Inspector

Oregon Iron Works (Vigor), CAL Polymers, DB Western, Harris

Jan 1992 - Dec 1998 (6 years 11 months)

Performed hands-on mechanical design, fabrication, and NDE inspection for pressure vessels, marine, and heavy steel fabrication. Supported CAD users and software.

Mechanical Design Fabrication NDT Inspections AWS – Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification NDE (RT UT MT PT)CAD Support