Anthony Sims
About Anthony Sims
Anthony Sims is an engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Geography from the University of North Alabama. He has extensive experience in project controls and software training, currently serving as an Engineer at Hexagon AB since 2013.
Work at Hexagon AB
Anthony Sims has been employed at Hexagon AB as an Engineer since 2013. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role, based in Madison, Alabama. His responsibilities include serving as the Knowledge Base Key Administrator for SmartConstruction, utilizing Oracle’s RightNow platform. Additionally, he teaches both fundamental and administrative level courses for SmartConstruction at Hexagon PPM’s headquarters and at customer sites, both domestically and internationally. He also participates in regression testing of SmartConstruction software and updates course manuals accordingly.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Anthony Sims worked at several notable companies in engineering and project controls. He served as an Associate Project Controls Specialist III at Fluor Corporation from 2007 to 2008 in Greenville, South Carolina, and Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Following that, he worked as a Principal Quantity Surveyor at KBR, Inc. from 2008 to 2010 in Birmingham, Alabama, and Hamlet, North Carolina. His career began as a Cost Analyst at Shaw Group (now CB&I) from 2004 to 2007 in Terrell, North Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Anthony Sims studied at the University of North Alabama, where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Geography. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in engineering and project management. His expertise includes software testing, course instruction, and project controls, particularly within the context of SmartConstruction.
Contributions to SmartConstruction
In his role at Hexagon AB, Anthony Sims contributes significantly to the SmartConstruction platform. He participates in regression testing of the software before each release and verifies hotfixes to ensure quality. Additionally, he updates course manuals to reflect the latest software changes. His involvement in these processes enhances the functionality and user experience of SmartConstruction.
Industry Engagement and Presentations
Anthony Sims has represented Hexagon's Power Process and Marine division at industry events. He has served as a session presenter and product demonstrator at the HxGN Live conference, showcasing SmartConstruction and its capabilities. His participation in such events highlights his role in promoting the company's solutions and engaging with the broader engineering community.