Rina Sahay

Rina is the BIM Manager at Abonmarche in the glorious American Midwest (Great Lakes, anyone?). She started her Autodesk journey with AutoCAD Release 10 (remember that dreary DOS interface - and the need for super-duper spelling skills?).

Rina then learned enough Revit to stay one chapter ahead of college students in the classroom. That changed quickly when she triumphantly painfully returned to the industry as a BIM Specialist and had to use Revit in the worst way possible. Rina hated it and grieved for her beloved AutoCAD every day! Until Rina figured Revit out—the rest, as they say, is history.

Rina became an Autodesk Expert Elite in 2018, and a speaker at Autodesk University (AU) since AU2019 (winning AU Best Speaker awards for AU2021 and AU2022 to show for it!).

Rina is here to educate, enlighten, and, hopefully, entertain. You can find Rina on LinkedIn here.

Dana De Filippi

Dana is an Autodesk Expert Elite and Revit Certified Professional. Her primary role is Computational Specialist at SmithGroup, a national multidisciplinary firm based in the Washington, DC, office. Her focus is developing advanced workflows and building efficiencies into Revit-related production tasks for all disciplines, including Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, and Structural Engineering.

Dana received a bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 2010.  Since then, she has worked at various architectural firms, integrating Revit into standard practice, training staff, and developing content.  She is passionate about giving back to the AECO community, teaching and delivering content on various platforms. 

She actively participates in BIM groups, including moderating the BIMxt Network, hosting DanamoBIM, and being a Founding Partner of Not Just CAD.

You can find Dana on LinkedIn here.

Shelby L Smith

Shelby L. Smith is an Autodesk Expert Elite, CIM Manager, AUGI Advisory Board Member, and Civil 3D Certified Professional.

She graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a minor in Architectural History. Her passion for Autodesk software spans approximately 20 years, with a diverse background in civil site design, including transit authority headquarters, private & commercial land development, and a brief time in oil & gas.

Researching and implementing new modeling methods is of particular interest to Shelby, especially with a passion for grading design. Contributing to the Autodesk Community through her posts to the Autodesk Community Blog and AUGI allows her to give back to the community by sharing her knowledge and experience.

You can find Shelby on LinkedIn here.

Shir Rustici

Shir is a Product Manager for Naviate products at Symetri. Naviate is a series of products built to streamline processes for AEC professionals for Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D. Before becoming a product manager, she was a BIM implementation and dynamo automation specialist.

Her prior positions include BIM Manager roles at firms in Munich, Germany, and New York City. Shir earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree at Pratt Institute and has focused on various technologies related to the AEC industry since.

She has used these different experiences to translate the challenges Revit users face into technical solutions within the Naviate product line. Beyond her professional commitments, she passionately advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the AEC industry.

She places a high priority on addressing the industry's challenges and actively engages in discussions on how to enhance the experience for minorities. As an Autodesk Expert Elite, Shir's goal is to contribute to the advancement of diversity in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. She can also be found on YouTube as AECTechGirl.

You can find Shir on LinkedIn here.

Eric DeLeon

Eric DeLeon has over 26 years of professional experience in drafting, design, marketing, technology, instructional design, and management across numerous industries. He has developed battle-tested best practices that optimize workflows and drive success. Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in leveraging existing workflows and emerging technologies to create differentiators that enhance quality, streamline project execution, and drive innovation across all project phases.

Eric is deeply committed to democratizing management and leadership training for CAD, BIM, CIM, and Design Technology professionals—helping them transition into confident first-time managers and impactful, respected leaders.

He hosts the CAD Manager Confessions podcast and is the founder of CAD Manager School, CAD Manager University, and the CAD Manager Network, whilst also serving as President and Chairman of the Board at AUGI. Eric is also a proud member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program.

You can find Eric on LinkedIn here.