Ken Vadella

Ken Vadella is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in software architecture and engineering. Currently serving as a Distinguished Architect in the COO Organization at Autodesk since April 2000, Ken is recognized as Autodesk's first-ever Platform Champion. Previously, Ken held the role of Software Architect in the Engineering Data Management team and was a member of the Fusion Lead Architect Team. Prior to Autodesk, Ken co-founded Five Lakes Studio, LLC, where the focus was on creating entertaining mobile applications. Ken's career includes significant roles as a Software Architect and Engineering Manager at Altair Engineering, Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company, Amphion Automation Systems, and Schlumberger. Ken holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Oakland University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University.