Intelligent systems.
Grounded in reality.

From field measurement to connected systems

My work in CAD and design began in 1997. Surveying and theme-park scanning taught me that accurate measurements become valuable when the next person can use them. Later, working across metrology, product development, technical training and business operations, I kept seeing the same challenge: how do we connect the tools, the information and the people doing the work?

That is why cybernetics sits at the center of GO3D. A scan compared with a design, an inspection that changes the next operation, or an equipment return that triggers a review all follow a feedback loop. We measure, compare, act and verify. The result informs the next decision.

Systems architecture defines the connections. Automation carries out repeatable steps. People set the goals, judge the evidence and handle the exceptions. This is the practical thinking behind GO3D: keep the digital system connected to physical reality, and keep human judgment at its center.

A short CV

Eddie Oliveras · 3D technology consultant
CAD, reality capture, metrology, technical training and business operations.

GO3D · 2012–present

Founder. 3D scanning consulting, equipment sales and support across construction, engineering, aerospace, energy, forensic and marine applications.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence · 2024

Laser Tracker Sales Engineer, Southeast US. Portable metrology demonstrations and application support for aerospace, manufacturing, energy, automation and construction.

FARO Technologies · 2006–2008 and 2011–2012

Technical Product Manager for laser scanners in the Americas; later Regional Manager for the Southeast US. Product support, international training and development of the sales and distribution network.

McKim & Creed · 2008–2011

Director of 3D Imaging & Applied Metrology. Led industrial and static scanning services, project delivery and development of scanning applications.

JMR Surveying Group · 2004–2006

Director of Technology & 3D Laser Scanning. Field capture, point-cloud processing, CAD management and construction QA/QC, including Universal theme-park projects in the US and Japan.

Earlier CAD and survey technology work

Oliveras CAD Design, Southeastern Surveying & Mapping, and Southern Laser. Drafting, terrain models, survey data processing, project coordination and Trimble equipment support.

Skills I bring to a project

• Capture and measurement: terrestrial and mobile laser scanning, laser trackers, portable CMMs, survey control and field-to-office workflows.
• Engineering data: point-cloud processing, scan-to-CAD reconstruction, as-built documentation and dimensional comparison.
• Tools: Geomagic Design X, Rhino, SpatialAnalyzer, Inspire, PolyWorks, FARO SCENE, Leica Cyclone, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• People and operations: technical demonstrations, training, project management, equipment rentals, CRM implementation and customer support. English and Spanish.

My independent businesses have also included retail outfitting and fishing charters—hands-on experience with inventory, teams, customer service and day-to-day operations.

Education and knowledge sharing

Aircraft engineering technology studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2000–2002; business management and economics coursework at Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida. Technical training certifications include SpatialAnalyzer and Inspire.

I have shared scanning methods through industry writing, presentations and technical training, including Laser Scanning at Universal Studios Japan and contributions to SPAR.