Braxton Carter

About Braxton Carter

Software Developer & Publisher | CAD-Integrated Reverse Engineering Expert | AI × Manufacturing & Skills-Transfer InnovatorPioneering AI-powered 3D digitization that converts physical parts into fully editable, parametric CAD models in minutes — accelerating reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, and MRO for aerospace, defense, and high-precision industry.Core Expertise• 28+ years C++ development | 20+ years CAD API & plugin development• Native SCAN-to-CAD solutions inside Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, CATIA, Fusion 360, and Rhino• Current focus: Python + AI for next-generation intelligent manufacturing and skills-transfer systemsActive Flagship Projects (both in pilot with Fortune 500 customers)1. AI-Native Scan-to-CAD Platform – 100% owned IP, proven with NASA, US Navy, and global Tier-1 contractors2. Enterprise AI Learning & Skills-Transfer Platform – Next-generation LMS for Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360 Manage, and Vault PDM that automatically guides users, corrects modeling mistakes in real time, and accelerates onboarding and standards compliance across large engineering teamsSelected Career Highlights NASA X-38 Crew Return Vehicle – Delivered reverse engineering software for ISS lifeboat program US Navy – Nuclear submarine & surface fleet MRO (Trident, USS Comstock, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard) U.S. Special Forces (Ft. Bragg) – Complete part digitization & digital mock-up pipelines Fortune 500 manufacturers – Tools deployed worldwide in aerospace, energy, and defenseCredentials & Thought Leadership• UC San Diego Extension Instructor – Advanced Mechanical Design & Additive Manufacturing• UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Digital Manufacturing (completed)Why Companies Partner With Me Revenue-generating, battle-tested IP I fully own Trusted by NASA, DoD, and multiple Fortune 500 engineering organizations Unique dual competency: world-class CAD tool development + enterprise-scale skills transfer & training automationCurrently collaborating with select Fortune 500 manufacturers and channel partners to scale both platforms. Open to strategic full-time, advisory, or partnership discussions with organizations transforming how the world designs, builds, and trains.Let’s connect if you’re driving digital transformation in mechanical engineering, PLM, or advanced manufacturing.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Ucsd - Additive-manufacturing

   Uc San Diego Extended Studies

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Originally used for rapid prototyping, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved into what we know today as 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing is the process of joining materials, layer upon layer, to create an object from a 3D model. Typically, these 3D models are designed utilizing computer-aided-design (CAD) software or a 3D object scanner. This transformative approach that goes from digital to physical enables the creation of stronger, lighter, and more complex products used across many industries including Healthcare, Aerospace, and Automotive.Additive Manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing operations and industrial production by offering a more dynamic and flexible digital process. AM provides Engineers with the ability to design and produce parts that incorporate complex structures and materials without requiring assembly. Additionally, they can customize products, produce small quantities at a reasonable price, and increase efficiency by reducing lead times and costs.The Additive Manufacturing Certificate is designed for professionals, engineering graduates or those seeking to enter the field of AM – 3D printing. Through hands-on experience participants will learn the principles, standards, materials and application of Additive Manufacturing. This highly practical program will allow students to enter the field of Additive Manufacturing.

Education

• Control Data Institute

  Computer Programming, Computer Programming

• Fort Lewis College

  Math Computer Science

• UC San Diego Extended Studies

  GD&T

• UC San Diego Extended Studies

  Digital Marketing Certificate , Digital Marketing - Create engaging and effective content

Skills

• Software Development
• Faro Scan Arm
• Romer Absolute Arm
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Romer Absolute Scan Arm
• Engineering
• Solidedge
• Software Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Autodesk Inventor
• C
• Programming
• Keycreator
• Spaceclaim
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Java
• Linux
• Ptc Creo
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Rapid Prototyping
• C++
• Solidworks
• Cad/Cam
• 3d Scanning
• Software Project Management
• Product Design
• Utility and Business Methods Patent Writing
• Product Development and Rapid 3d Design Engineering
• Ptc - Pro Engineer Creo Developer
• Business Development
• Faro Arm
• Lmi Hdi Scanner Integrator
• Mastercam
• Siemens Nx
• Agile Methodologies