Founder Story

Justine Bautista

Solutions Engineer building practical automation for BIM, CAD, and technical delivery teams.

I started in engineering and drafting environments, where repetitive work, manual checking, and disconnected processes were part of everyday delivery. Over time, that pushed me toward building better systems instead of asking teams to keep working around the same friction.

What I bring

Engineering-aware software thinking, delivery-focused tooling, and support material that helps teams actually use the systems they invest in.

Why this work matters to me

I care about software that makes technical work easier to trust, repeat, and maintain.

A lot of workflow pain in BIM and CAD teams is not dramatic. It shows up as small repeated actions, manual checks, awkward handoffs, and tools that technically work but never fully fit how people deliver. Those small gaps add up quickly.

My interest in software came from seeing that pattern over and over again. I wanted to build tools that respect the reality of production environments, not just the logic of the code. That means paying attention to usability, clarity, rollout, and the people who will depend on the result.

The goal is simple: create systems that reduce friction, improve consistency, and help teams spend more time on valuable technical work instead of avoidable repetition.

Engineering-aware

Built with drawing, model, and delivery constraints in mind.

Practical by design

Focused on solutions that teams can actually adopt and maintain.

Rollout-conscious

Documentation and support matter as much as the tool itself.

Career Path

From engineering foundations to AEC automation systems

A fishbone-style view of the career path behind DevCAD: technical grounding, CAD production, software development, and BIM-focused automation work.

June 2018

B.S. Civil Engineering

FEU Institute of Technology - Philippines

Studied civil engineering with focus on structural concepts, construction documentation, technical drawing interpretation, and engineering project workflows.

Key responsibilities

  • Studied structural and construction fundamentals.
  • Built fluency in technical drawing interpretation and documentation.
  • Developed an engineering-first view of project delivery workflows.

Tools used

Engineering designTechnical drawingsProject workflows

Achievements

  • Established the technical foundation that later shaped software work for AEC teams.

July 2019 - August 2021

Assistant Design Engineer

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Design & Technical Service, Inc. - Philippines / Japan-based projects

Worked on incinerator plant projects using AutoCAD, PDMS, and Navisworks. Created detail drawings, performed clash checking, developed VBA, AutoLISP, and PML automation tools, and prepared technical manuals.

Key responsibilities

  • Produced plant models and detail drawings for industrial project delivery.
  • Performed clash checking and drawing coordination across disciplines.
  • Created automation helpers and manuals to support repeatable work.

Tools used

AutoCADPDMSNavisworksVBAAutoLISPPML

Achievements

  • Started combining drafting production work with practical automation.
  • Built documentation that supported team usage and technical consistency.

August 2021 - November 2022

CAD Software Developer

T&G Corporation Pty Ltd. - Perth, Australia-based

Created tool palettes with 30+ AutoLISP routines, automated CAD standards, developed installers and updaters, built document databases, automated timesheets and invoices, and supported ProSteel and AutoCAD workflows.

Key responsibilities

  • Built internal CAD tooling focused on drafting speed and standards control.
  • Developed support systems like installers, updaters, and internal databases.
  • Automated administrative and document workflows tied to technical delivery.

Tools used

AutoLISPAutoCADProSteelInstallersDatabases

Achievements

  • Delivered 30+ AutoLISP routines through tool palettes.
  • Expanded from CAD automation into supporting delivery systems and operations.

November 2022 - April 2024

CAD Software Developer

Mechwest Pty. Ltd. - Australia-based

Managed CAD databases, created AutoLISP, Visual LISP, DCL, and C# routines, supported ProSteel, Advanced Steel, Tekla, AVEVA, and AutoCAD workflows, and authored technical documentation.

Key responsibilities

  • Built routines and data utilities across multiple CAD and modeling environments.
  • Supported interoperability and workflow continuity between platforms.
  • Documented tools and workflows for broader internal usability.

Tools used

AutoLISPVisual LISPDCLC#ProSteelTeklaAVEVA

Achievements

  • Strengthened cross-platform workflow support for CAD and 3D modeling teams.
  • Deepened C# and interoperability work beyond script-based automation.

April 2025 - Present

Digital Solutions Programmer

Cracknell - Paranaque, NCR / UAE-based company context

Develops Revit and AutoCAD automation tools using C#, AutoLISP, Revit API, AutoCAD API, WPF, and Autodesk Platform Services. Focuses on workflow automation, QA/QC tools, cloud-based Autodesk workflows, documentation, and technical support.

Key responsibilities

  • Develops production-ready BIM and CAD automation tools for AEC teams.
  • Builds QA/QC and cloud-connected Autodesk workflows.
  • Supports adoption through documentation and practical technical support.

Tools used

C#AutoLISPRevit APIAutoCAD APIWPFAutodesk Platform Services

Achievements

  • Brings together engineering context, desktop tooling, BIM automation, and cloud workflows.
  • Focuses on scalable internal solutions rather than isolated one-off fixes.
Capabilities

What I can help teams do

The work is not just about writing code. It is about improving the way technical teams deliver, support, and scale their workflows.

Workflow Automation

I design tools that remove repetitive steps, reduce avoidable checking, and make recurring technical work easier to execute consistently.

BIM / CAD Tooling

I build around the real constraints of drawing production, model management, exports, and standards-driven delivery instead of treating them like generic software problems.

Implementation Support

Useful tooling is not enough on its own. I also think about rollout, team usability, and what people need in order to trust and adopt a new workflow.

Documentation and Rollout

I create the supporting material that helps internal teams use a solution properly, onboard faster, and keep the process working after delivery.

Mission

Improve drafting and modeling workflows through technical systems that are more efficient, more dependable, and easier to sustain.

Vision

Support local and global teams with dependable CAD, BIM, and automation solutions that improve delivery quality and reduce avoidable manual work.

Let's Build Something Useful

If your team is dealing with repetitive BIM or CAD work, let's talk about a better workflow.

I'm most useful when there is real technical friction to solve: repetitive production steps, messy handoffs, internal tooling gaps, or a workflow that works on paper but slows the team down in practice.