SOLIDWORKS User Group Spotlight: Charlotte

Supporting the SOLIDWORKS Community

With the support of our resellers, customers and partners, we have attended SWUG meetings, provided sponsorship and helped group leaders to find presenters with interesting presentations since 2015.

Over the years we have supported lots of group meetings by attending as SOLIDWORKS users ourselves, presenting on a technical topic or providing prizes and giveaways.

We love being a part of the SOLIDWORKS community and working with an amazing network of users.

As part of our role in the community, we wanted to put a spotlight on just some of the user groups across this network and showcase their dedication.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on SOLIDWORKS user groups and their leaders.

User Group: Charlotte SWUG

Group Leader: Michael Sutherland

When was your group established? February 2009

Why did you choose to become a user group leader? I chose to become a user group leader to interact with like-minded people and share my passion for SOLIDWORKS.

What is your goal as a user group leader? To help other users tackle problems using SOLIDWORKS and to help users gain productivity and knowledge.

Who inspires you? My kids. They inspire me to be the person that I hope for them to one day be.

What is your fondest memory of your group? Most recently, the South Eastern Regional User Group Meeting. It was great to see and work with people you don’t normally see.

What advice would you give to anyone interested in starting a user group? Do it! Why not? It’s a great networking opportunity and a chance to develop leadership skills.

What’s the best piece of advice you have been given? Your attitude determines your altitude.

How can people learn more about your group? Check out our Meetup!