Articles by John Menvielle

John Menvielle

John has been working in the Multimedia World for more than 15 years but has had an interest in it ever since he was a child. He moved to San Diego to attend the University of California, San Diego, and upon graduating, decided to stick around “because of the weather.” He joined the VDCI Team in 2019 and has since come to appreciate a multitude of VDC Software.

Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI)
Bluebeam Professional

Ria Martinson’s Success Story: Mastering CAD/BIM for a Brighter Future

Formerly an interior designer and design consultant, Ria was looking for a way to get into the technical side of the industry. After researching different programs, she found VDCI’s CAD/BIM Program.

Read Article Jun 9, 2025

A CAD/BIM Success Story: How Ryan Miller Engineered His Path to NASA

Being a single father and working in a very remote area, Ryan needed a training program that could be completed 100% online. VDCI’s CAD/BIM program gave him the flexibility and instructional support he needed.

Read Article Jun 10, 2025

Civil 3D Success Story: How Emori Smith Built Her Career

When Emori decided to focus on a long-term career, she wanted to learn civil drafting and survey work. After extensive school research, she chose VDCI over a traditional college degree because she was confident she would receive the hands-on training she needed at an affordable price.

Read Article Jun 10, 2025

John O’Malley’s CAD/BIM Graduate Success Story

John graduated from VDCI in 2011. Now, he is a licensed architect working in California without having an industry-related degree.

Read Article Jun 10, 2025