Resume
Download PDFCarl Storms
Technology Evangelist | BIM Crusader | AECO Professional
With 25+ years in AECO, Carl excels in BIM and VDC, combining innovation with practicality. A curious learner of coding, automation, and AI, he's constantly exploring new technologies. Carl shares his insights through blogging, podcasting, and speaking.
Calgary, AB, Canada
Work Experience
Technical Success Manager
Newforma
| 01/2020 - Present
- Driving product adoption and customer success through advocacy and education.
- Equipped sales teams with industry knowledge, product demos, and strategic insights, to improve conversion rates and streamline the sales process.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of current and emerging industry platforms, creating training materials and content to inform sales strategies and product positioning. Oversee special projects within the organization for emerging technologies.
Solutions Consultant
IMAGINiT Technologies
| 08/2012 - 01/2020
- Assess client's current business processes to recommend and implement solutions and application support for client BIM workflows.
- Deliver application training to our clients, and industry-related technical presentations at seminars, workshops, conferences, user groups, both onsite and remotely. Customize training solutions where applicable.
- Act as a brand ambassador seizing opportunities to increase IMAGINiT's visibility in the AEC marketplace.
BIM Coordinator, IFP - Calgary International Airport
EllisDon
| 05/2011 - 08/2012
- Led BIM/VDC coordination on projects, facilitating consultants, trades, and subcontractors through project phases.
- Managed 3D modeling processes for estimating, scheduling, logistics, and coordination, ensuring project-specific implementation.
- Provided project deployment support, including software setup, training, and 4D scheduling collaboration.
Education
Architectural Technician Diploma
Algonquin College
| 1995 - 1998
Core Competencies
Empowering People
Technology Enablement
Transforming Workflows
Delivering Insights
Technical Skills
ACC/BIM 360
AI Prompts
APIs
AutoCAD
BIM
CSS
Dynamo
HTML
JavaScript
LLMs
MS Office
Navisworks
Newforma Konekt
Power BI
Revit
VDC
VS Code
Speaking Engagements
165+ Presentations at Conferences, Trade Shows, User Groups, Webinars and Other Industry Events
AU, BCS, BILT, bSNC, CanBIM, DBWa, DCW, HxGN, RTC & More | 2013 - Present
For over 10 years, I've had the privilege of speaking worldwide about BIM, VDC, AECO, and AI - from major conferences to local user groups, live or virtual. Along the way, I've been honored as a top speaker eight times. Full list hereVolunteer Experience
Speaker Mentor, SME
Autodesk University | 2018,
2023 - Present
Caregiver, Foster & Fundraiser
Cats Home Foundation & CATF
| 08/2022 - Present
Industry Expert
CCA, AECO Task Force on BIM
| 03/2015 - 08/2018
Interests
3D Printing
AI
Animals
Blogging
Coding
Low-Code
Making (Building & Tinkering)
Music
No-Code
Podcasting
Sports
Technology