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Johnathan Ward

From a background in both the construction and manufacturing industries, Johnathan has gained a detailed working knowledge of both the processes and workflow methodologies employed in achieving the optimum operational performance.

Nick Simpson

With over 42+ years in the industry Nick’s primary expertise is centred around MEP design, detailing, design management, on-site construction management and O&M handover. Other specialist skills include CAD, BIM, digital fabrication, office to field instrumentation, DFMA, lean and many emerging digital formats and data schemas. In addition, he has previously managed a CAD team within a Civil Engineering Consultancy and set up a remote intelligent 3D modelling capability in the subcontinent. 

Rob Torres

An accomplished Mechanical Engineer, Rob Torres has extensive experience across the full spectrum of MEP consulting and contracting. Having worked for one of the largest and most respected contractors and developers Rob offers a rare blend of capability and insight, all of which was built up within a digital delivery environment. 

Steve Rudge

Working in a multi-disciplined design and build environment for 24+ years, Steve has vast knowledge of the problems that will be encountered on projects of all sizes, and provides suitable solutions. Steve’s main expertise lies in the design, construction and management workflow of information and technology requirements to ensure a project meets the full requirements and data is reused through the delivery. Steve acts as the Project BIM manager and information manager for our clients and helps them de-risk and deliver the project to meet the full defined requirements.

Tom Rudge

Whilst working onsite for several years, Tom gained his experience in Site Engineering and Management. He worked as a main contractor, guiding supply chain partners on day-to-day site delivery activities. It’s this very background that Tom brings to the consultant delivery team, allowing Symetri’s clients to benefit from his knowledge of new BIM processes and technology. To further increase his skill set, Tom has gained a MSc degree in BIM and Digital Built Environments to help bring more ideas to the construction division. Tom has a passion that envisions the future of construction going digital and believes technology will play a large part of daily site activities not too far in the future.

Rob Clark

Rob boasts over 25 years of industry experience, beginning as a technician in Structural, Architectural, and Civil professions at Atkins Global and Buro Happold. Since transitioning into consultancy in 2006 and joining Symetri in 2011 as Principal Technical Consultant, Rob has spearheaded numerous digital transformation initiatives. Initially focused on deploying BIM technologies, particularly Autodesk Revit, Rob has shifted his attention to information management technologies like Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and M-Files.

Rob's expertise extends to guiding organisations in deploying enterprise-level IT solutions, particularly Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), adhering to stringent and latest industry standards such as ISO 19650. Notable among his recent clients are Heathrow Airport, RLB, and Capita, where he has been instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives for several years. Currently managing multiple enterprise-level solution deployment projects for Symetri customers, Rob also conducts Business Process Reviews, leveraging his ability to listen to customers, develop clear and measurable requirements, and provide innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Daryn Fitz

Daryn has worked within the construction sector for over 35 years, providing extensive experience in the management, application and integration of Digital Information Technologies within Design Consultant, Main Contractor, Developer and Employer Organisations. Today, Daryn is predominantly an advisor to Employer Organisations, provides Information Management services directly, leads the LRQA (previously Lloyds Register) BIM | ISO 19650 Accreditation scheme on behalf of Symetri, is an Associate Lecturer at Middlesex University supporting its MSc BIM Management programme, guest lecturers at other Universities and is currently researching a PhD in Data Quality within the Construction Sector. As an educator Daryn is known for his pragmatic and impartial approach, building on and reinforcing concepts by using real-world application and examples.

David Amaya-Gonzalez

David is a BIM Solution Specialist at Symetri providing technical support, training, BIM assurance and consulting services. His extensive experience in Digital transformation, BIM Management, Design Automation, Visual Programming Language and Extended Reality Technologies coupled with his project management skills allow him to assume the responsibilities of assessing business goals. David is a technology driven and problem solve Consultant who can work within a CDE environment, create design automation applications/workflows, managing and coordinating a federated model, running clash detection reports and managing companies BIM standards. Natural leadership and strategic planning capabilities permit him to effectively integrate the right mix of technology, processes, and training to address an organization’s unique needs.

Paul Grimston

Spending his formative years as an Architectural Technician, followed by a stint in the Exhibition and Graphics industry, Paul has worked for many years on design projects across the UK where he gained diverse experience in the use of design technology in all areas of design. A benefit of Paul’s graphics experience is knowledge of visualisation and presentation techniques that take advantage of the latest 3D modelling software.

Lawrence Hooker

Lawrence has over 30+ years of experience in the design and construction industry with a focus in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. He has successfully delivered many implementation projects for a number of clients across the UK including Arup, Halcrow, Mott MacDonald, Shell UK and Skanska, to name only a few.

Shivani Soni

As the Global Head of Impact & Innovation at Symetri, Shivani is passionate about driving innovation and promoting sustainable solutions that benefit communities worldwide. With a focus on co-innovation practices, she works to develop organisation-wide digital transformation journeys that fuel growth and enable businesses to compete in the global marketplace.

Shivani is committed to building strategic partnerships with stakeholders, customers, and innovation communities to deliver compliant and impactful solutions. Through research, creation, and implementation of new business propositions and innovation models, she strives to advance the industry and promote sustainable development.

By adopting digital technologies and fostering a culture of innovation, Shivani supports the industry in accelerating growth, improving business activities, and enhancing the experiences of their people, customers, and communities. Her vision is to drive positive change through collaboration, innovation, and impact-driven solutions.

Geoff Alder

Geoff Alder has been training Autodesk applications for 25 years. He came into training from practical experience in the building industry. He has designed and carried out technical training all over the world. Geoff is a particularly dedicated trainer on 3D applications and has won awards from Autodesk for training on 3ds max.

Enrique Barriuso

A qualified CEng MSpICE Civil Engineer with over 7+ years post graduate experience. Enrique graduated with a Master's in Civil Engineering, which covered a wide variety of subjects in the fields of transport, structural analysis, geotechnical design, coastal, water and environmental engineering. Enrique joined in 2015 and is an Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD Civil 3D, subsequently helped many clients resolve their Civil 3D problems. He provides training in Civil 3D, AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Simon Locke

Simon has background in mechanical design and over 30 years in and around the construction
industry. He has been supporting Autodesk products since 2007 when his work as an Authorised Autodesk Trainer gave him continual exposure to the latest technology and workflows. Initially very mechanically biased, Simon branched out on his own, qualifying as an electrician. He spent several years installing systems rather than designing them, before eventually returning to working for an Autodesk Platinum Partner in 2016, a more well-rounded consultant.