Daniel Dean leads a team of world-class engineers dedicated to new technical innovation in 3D mechanical design. Mr. Dean is responsible for all aspects of SpaceClaim product development, including research, product definition, development, quality assurance, documentation, and release. Previously, Mr. Dean was a co-founder of Parametric Technology Corp. (PTC), where he pioneered parametric feature-based solid modeling, which has formed the basis of all major 3D CAD systems since. As Vice President of Mechanical Applications at PTC, he led the team responsible for developing the data model, architecture, and functional logic of all end-user deliverables across multiple product lines, from parts and assemblies to manufacturing, sketching, and cabling. Prior to joining PTC in 1985, Mr. Dean was introduced to 3D CAD/CAM as a software engineer at Applicon. Mr. Dean holds a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in engineering from Cornell University.