Certified CATIA Expert, Practical Aircraft Designer

Matthew M.

Hello! I am an active aerospace engineer with experience using CATIA in both industry and academic settings. I graduated summa cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and earned five professional certifications in CATIA from Dassault Systèmes. My background has given me a strong foundation in CAD, aerospace design, and engineering problem-solving, and it has also shown me how much students benefit from clear instruction and structured guidance when learning difficult software. I have worked extensively with CATIA, including at Boeing.

I have been tutoring students since 2020. In 2022, I was hired by a tutoring firm to provide daily sessions for its client base. I later spent 2.5 years as a CAD teaching assistant, where I gave lectures, guided practice sessions, and worked one-on-one with students. Teaching is an important part of my life, and even while working in industry I am excited to set aside time to tutor others.

My teaching style is approachable, practical, and down to earth. I know CAD can feel overwhelming at first, especially when classes move quickly or instructors assume students already know the basics. I try to create a low-pressure environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and working through problems step by step. Rather than simply showing what buttons to click, I focus on helping students understand why a modeling approach works so they can become more confident and independent over time. I am happy to help clients with all of their CAD needs, including senior design and capstone projects, club projects, certification preparation, drawings, assemblies, surfacing, and general modeling support. I look forward to working alongside you as we tackle your engineering challenges together!