User:Brad Halls

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This user lives in the U.S. State of Michigan.

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This user is a software engineer.

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WikiProject Drum Corps.

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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)

Wikipedia

Significant Contributions

• Spartan Marching Band
• Drum Rudiments

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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