Office Hours
Fall 2025:
Tue, Thu: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Location: Remote
I have taught at GCC since 1999 when I started as an adjunct instructor. In 2002 I
was hired as a full-time instructor in the Architecture Department. I currently am
the Department Chair for the Architecture Department.
I am the author of multiple books on the subject of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
More information about these books is available on my Amazon author page at this link.
Click here for my personal webpage.
Click here for my LinkedIn profile.
Classes Taught:
Architecture 101 - Basic Drafting and Design
Architecture 103 - Descriptive Geometry
Architecture 105 - Perspective Graphics
Architecture 106 - Building Codes
Architecture 108 - Architectural Print Reading
Architecture 160 - Architectural Computer Aided Drafting Laboratory
Architecture 250 - Introduction to Autodesk Revit Architecture
Engineering 102 - Engineering Print Reading for Industry
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Biography
Skills and Experience
Full-time teaching experience at the High School and Community College Levels since
1990.
Assistant Division Chair for the Technology & Aviation Division at Glendale Community
College.
Department Chair of the Architectural Department at Glendale Community College. Responsible
for:
Development of new curriculum
Class scheduling
Purchasing of new equipment
Textbook selection
Maintenance of manual drafting & computer equipment
Hiring of part-time instructors.
Have taught various subjects such as:
Architectural Drafting & Design using both manual and computer drafting methods
Introductory and Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Metal Machining and Manufacturing
7th & 8th Grade Math
Architectural and Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Mechanical Drafting.
Developed and maintain web site for the Technology & Aviation Division, Glendale Community
College.
Employment Experience
Glendale Community College - Glendale, California
Full-Time Tenured Instructor
September 2002 - Present (Full-Time)
September 1999 - July 2002 (Part-time)
Assistant Division Chair
July 2007 - Present
Lynda.com - Carpenteria, California
Content Author
August, 2016
Authored Course: MicroStation 3D Essentials
Rio Hondo Community College - Whittier, California
Part-Time Instructor
February 2006 - August 2020
September - December 2003
Don Bosco Technical Institute - Rosemead, California
Full-Time Instructor
November 1990 - July 2002
Besides teaching, I have worked as a warehouse worker, truck driver, metal grinder,
and construction worker. I also have 3 years part-time experience as a structural
drafter/designer in Arcadia, CA at a structural engineering firm. I was responsible
for the development and drawing of: foundation plans, framing plans, section views
and structural details for commercial & residential projects.
Books
I have authored the following books:
Instant Revit!: A Quick and Easy Guide to Learning Autodesk® Revit®
2015 through 2019 (5 Versions)
Instant Revit!: Commercial Drawing Using Autodesk® Revit®
2015 through 2019 (5 Versions)
Learn AutoCAD! Mechanical Drawing Using AutoCAD®
2016 and 2017 (2 Versions)
Introduction to MicroStation:
A Project-Based Approach for Learning MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3)
All of these books are available on Amazon.com in Print and Kindle formats. Please
click here for my Amazon author page.
Computer Software & Hardware Knowledge
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2008 through 2026
AutoCAD Releases 12 through 2026
SketchUp versions 5 through 8, and Pro 2025
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010 and Current Products
MicroStation versions 5, 95, J, SE, XM and V8i (Releases 1 through SELECTSeries4)
ArcGIS 9.2 & 9.3
Bentley Architecture V8i SELECTSeries1
Maintenance of Computer Hardware
Military Service
Served in the military for approximately 10 years, three of those years were on active
duty. I served locally in Southern California while in the Army and Marine Corps Reserves
as well as various places in the US and for a brief time in the Panama Canal Zone.
Achieved the rank of Sergeant, E-5.
Duties and Skills included:
Airborne Qualified - 19 Jumps
Redeye & Stinger Anti-Aircraft Gunner
Single Channel Radio Operator
Radio Team Chief
United States Army Reserve
April 1989 - February 1992
United States Army
April 1986 - April 1989
United States Marine Corps Reserve
June 1982 - April 1986
Education
California State University, Los Angeles, Ca
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, September 1999
Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead, Ca
Associate of Science in Metallurgy, June 1983
