Derrick Heidebrecht
About Derrick Heidebrecht
Derrick Heidebrecht serves as the CAD/PLM Administrator for the Elm Team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in mechanical design and drafting, having previously held positions at Emerson Network Power and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and he provides support for various engineering tools and software.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Derrick Heidebrecht serves as the CAD/PLM Administrator for the ELM Team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to various engineering projects in Livermore, California. In this role, he leads software upgrade projects, which involve planning, gathering requirements, conducting risk analysis, and managing the deployment process. He also provides software and user support for engineering tools, ensuring that team members have the resources they need to succeed.
Previous Experience at Emerson Network Power
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Derrick worked as a Mechanical Designer/Drafter at Emerson Network Power from 2009 to 2011 in Stockton, California. During his two years there, he gained valuable experience in mechanical design and drafting, which laid the foundation for his future roles in engineering support and administration.
Contributions to Windchill PLM Solution
Derrick played a significant role in shaping and defining a robust Windchill PLM solution at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His expertise in software administration and user support has been instrumental in optimizing the use of PTC Windchill Workgroup Manager within the organization, facilitating better project management and collaboration among engineering teams.
Educational Background in Engineering Technology
Derrick studied at San Joaquin Delta College, where he pursued a degree in Engineering Technology. He achieved an Associate of Science in Engineering Technology and an Associate of Science in Engineering Computer Aided Drafting between 2008 and 2016. Additionally, he earned a Certified Engineering Computer-Aided Drafter certification in 2008, enhancing his qualifications in the field.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Derrick possesses a diverse skill set in engineering tools and software. He provides support for applications such as Altium, Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and MentorGraphics. He also utilizes Microsoft Project for project scheduling and monitoring user upgrade progress. His technical capabilities include administering software licenses using lmtool and OpenLM, as well as creating CMD/BAT scripts for software deployments.