Tod is the product manager responsible for NX Design. He has worked in the NX Product Management organization for over 11 years and is responsible for the development of a number of NX CAD innovations including Synchronous Modeling, NX Realize Shape Subdivision Modeling and most recently Convergent Modeling. Tod is also the Design lead for the NX Next Generation Design initiative which includes investments in Bionic Structures Design, Lightweight Structures Design, Generative Design, and Design for Additive Manufacturing. In addition to his role as Product Manager for NX Design, Tod also manages a small industry product management team responsible for driving industry requirements into the NX Design planning process.