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Ven Ortega

Virginia

Summary

Dynamic Enterprise Account Executive with over 14 years at Autodesk and more than 30 years of extensive technical experience across diverse industries.


Proven track record in cultivating executive relationships and delivering tailored, business-focused solutions in technical sales, account management, and engineering.


Expertise spans Design & Manufacturing, AEC, Industrial, Life Sciences, Semiconductor, and Aerospace sectors, driving growth and innovation.


Committed to leveraging deep industry knowledge to exceed client expectations and achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Named Accounts Executive

Autodesk
04.2022 - Current
  • Led strategic partnerships at Global major accounts (direct), streamlining complex pain points into actionable growth strategies.
  • Cultivated high-level relationships with decision maker stakeholders to meet and exceed financial objectives.
  • Activated cross-functional Autodesk teams to deliver tailored solutions fueling customer innovation and operational excellence.
  • Championed adoption of new technologies, optimizing productivity and bottom-line success.
  • Surpassed revenue targets by leveraging people, processes, and digital experience.
  • High Sales in my org in the first year.

Technical Solutions Executive

Autodesk
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Partnered with Account Executives to deliver game-changing technical solutions for customer pain points.
  • Drove expansion and loyalty by mapping customer journeys and identifying key growth opportunities.
  • Managed enterprise tech relationships, leading teams beyond traditional boundaries.
  • Recognized as a "Trusted Advisor" for value-driven innovation and credibility.
  • Exceeded in individual targets.

Technical Account Manager

Autodesk
03.2013 - 02.2018
  • Owned the technical strategy for major accounts, powering revenue and transformation.
  • Engineered technical account roadmaps fusing advanced sales methods with deep sector expertise.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to drive customer advocacy and align goals with Autodesk’s vision.
  • Built lasting partnerships anchored in shared success.
  • Helped pioneer Enterprise program offering for Direct Accounts.

Application Engineer

Autodesk
03.2011 - 03.2013
  • Closed technical deals for territory and enterprise clients, accelerating adoption of new solutions.
  • Delivered expert CFD simulation support for both pre- and post-sales needs.
  • Applied Design and Reliability expertise to drive adoption of upfront simulation.
  • Honored for "Outstanding Individual Achievement" in FY2012 and FY2013, with sales results at 203% and 147% of target.

Application Specialist

CFdesign (Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc.)
08.2004 - 03.2011
  • Delivered CFD solutions through hands-on consulting, training, and support.
  • Helped pioneer the Consulting Services team, leading project scoping and execution of simulation initiatives.
  • Supported diverse clients in AEC, Electronics, Medical, and Aerospace with tailored solutions.
  • Achieved President’s club multiple times.

Senior Engineer

Advanced Technologies, Inc.
12.2002 - 08.2004

Heavily involved in converting & managing conceptual UAV prototype models & drawings into Pro/Engineer assembly models.

Involved with other UAV applications including Mission equipment packaging: component & sub-assembly structural simulation eventually working with the analyst group for macro level simulation and then working with field/fabrication techs for manufacturing.

JSF design support

NASA design support

Contract/Consultant Engineer

XDIN AB
03.2002 - 12.2002

Contract work for Volvo Trucks in Greensboro, NC

Engine Installation design for all Truck platforms: from Design to BOMs to Testing to Procurement to Mfg.

Pro/Mechanica FEA design simulation for all projects before handing over to Analysts for validation Simulation.

Reverse engineering projects for Warranty engineering.

Engines Design & Reliability Engineer

Volvo Penta of the Americas
03.1999 - 03.2002

Part of the multi-tasking design team in the Gas Engines group. We managed individual projects through digital BOMs through working with Manufacturing including Line Balancing.

Design of Cooling Systems including working w/ testing, other colleagues, purchasing, vendors, as well as other divisions at Volvo Penta.

Interim lead in the Reliability group under VP of Testing actively working w/ Warranty, data collection including developing an FMEA MS Access database.

Design Engineer

Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America
01.1996 - 03.1999

R&D conceptual design coupling existing Cyclo gear stage to standard helical & bevel gear boxes using Pro/Engineer parametric modeling.

Managed worm gear conceptual design including gear & ratings calculations, along with typical design/dwg & vendor spec/visits.

Managed the R&D Pro/Engineer database without a data management tool.

Power Transmission custom application design for multi-stage gear boxes utilizing AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

Mechanical Designer/Jr. Field Engineer

Tracor Applied Sciences, Inc.
01.1992 - 07.1995

Design Support for Submaine sonar suites & Land vehicle mission eqpt packaging for various operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Tech

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA

Skills

  • Global Enterprise Account Management
  • Industry expertise - Life Sciences, Semiconductor, F&B, Industrial, Energy, Aero, Automotive
  • Executive Relationship Building
  • Contract negotiations
  • Revenue Growth & Expansion
  • Pipeline management
  • Business Outcome Consulting
  • CRM proficiency
  • Technical Sales & Pre-Sales Strategy
  • Solution Architecture
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • CFD & Simulation Technology
  • Engineering Design (CAD/CAE)

Accomplishments

  • Advanced from Application Engineer to Named Accounts Executive at Autodesk, driving consistent career acceleration.
  • Exceeded tech sales goals with 203% and 147% in consecutive fiscal years (FY2012 & FY2013).
  • During my inaugural year as a Named Account Executive, I achieved 124% of quota, leading the AD&M Sales organization in 2022.
  • Built trusted relationships with global enterprises and senior executives.
  • Transitioned from technical engineering roles to modern strategic account leadership.
  • Brings 30+ years of combined technical and business impact across multiple industries.

Tech Stack

  • SalesForce CRM Solutions
  • Autodesk Ecosystem
  • Upfront CFD & FEA Platforms
  • PTC Ecosystem
  • Sales Methodologies such as TAS
  • Solution Engineering
  • Product Implementation

Timeline

Named Accounts Executive

Autodesk
04.2022 - Current

Technical Solutions Executive

Autodesk
02.2018 - 04.2022

Technical Account Manager

Autodesk
03.2013 - 02.2018

Application Engineer

Autodesk
03.2011 - 03.2013

Application Specialist

CFdesign (Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc.)
08.2004 - 03.2011

Senior Engineer

Advanced Technologies, Inc.
12.2002 - 08.2004

Contract/Consultant Engineer

XDIN AB
03.2002 - 12.2002

Engines Design & Reliability Engineer

Volvo Penta of the Americas
03.1999 - 03.2002

Design Engineer

Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America
01.1996 - 03.1999

Mechanical Designer/Jr. Field Engineer

Tracor Applied Sciences, Inc.
01.1992 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Tech

Old Dominion University
Ven Ortega