User:Brad Halls

I am a software developer and percussionist from Waterford, Michigan.

Software Engineering
I manage the Teamcenter Visualization 3D Analysis group at Siemens PLM Software (formerly UGS/Unigraphics), in Troy, Michigan. Our group was originally a part of Engineering Animation, Inc., before being purchased by UGS and more recently, Siemens.

3D Computer Graphics
Some of the areas that my group work in are:
 * Visualization
 * Digital mockup
 * Measurement tools
 * Cross Section
 * Clearance Analysis
 * Parasolid integration
 * Path Planning & Swept Volume
 * Animation & Behaviors
 * Motion Authoring & Playback

Website Development
I develop & maintain websites for a hobby. Here are a few examples of my work:
 * Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band
 * Michigan State University Alumni Band

Percussion, Drum Corps, & Marching Band
I am a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) and the PAS Marching Committee. I was a member of the percussion staff of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps from 1988-1992, where we won 2 DCI "high percussion" awards.

In my younger days, I played snare drum in the Michigan State University Marching Band and several  Drum and Bugle Corps.
 * Spartan Marching Band (member, 1981-86)
 * Phantom Regiment (member, 1983-84)
 * Blue Devils (member, 1985)

Significant Contributions

 * Spartan Marching Band
 * Drum Rudiments

Education

 * Secondary: Groves High School, Birmingham, Michigan
 * Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
 * Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering: Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan