Brian Flores
About Brian Flores
Brian Flores is an R&D Engineering Support Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in CAD and BIM roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Brian Flores is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D Engineering Support Technologist, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves providing engineering support for research and development projects, leveraging his extensive experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. Brian's work is integral to the support of complex engineering projects at one of the nation's premier research institutions.
Previous Experience at HDR
Prior to his current role, Brian Flores worked at HDR as a BIM Specialist from 2021 to 2022. During his 10-month tenure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he specialized in Building Information Modeling, contributing to various architectural and engineering projects. Brian also served as a CAD Manager at HDR from 2006 to 2020, where he managed CAD operations and provided technical support for 14 years.
Engineering Support at Sandia National Laboratories
Brian Flores previously worked at Sandia National Laboratories as an Engineering Support Technologist from 2020 to 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this position, he supported engineering teams with technical tasks and management of CAD systems, drawing on his comprehensive background in design and drafting technologies.
Background in CAD Management and GIS
Brian Flores has an extensive background in CAD management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He served as an Assistant CADD Manager/CADD Support at Bohannan Huston, Inc. from 2001 to 2006 in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area, and as a CADD/GIS Technical Specialist for the City of Rio Rancho from 2000 to 2001. His early career included roles such as Communications Designer at Pauley Construction and CADD Technician positions at Paramount Designs, Inc. and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM).
Education in CAD Drafting and Design Technology
Brian Flores studied at ITT Technical Institute-Albuquerque, where he obtained an Associate's degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. His education at ITT Technical Institute from 1993 to 1995 provided him with foundational skills in computer-aided design, which have been instrumental throughout his varied career in engineering support and design technology.