Brian Hillner

Brian Hillner is a seasoned product portfolio manager with extensive experience in product development, market strategy, and stakeholder engagement within the CAD and 3D visualization sectors. Currently serving at Dassault Systèmes, Brian has successfully led the launches of SOLIDWORKS Education & Student Editions, impacting over 3 million students, and developed the SOLIDWORKS for Makers SaaS platform, achieving 25,000 subscribers in its first year. Previous roles include management and business development positions at Bunkspeed, where Brian advanced market position and financial growth through key customer relationship building and innovative visualization solutions. Brian's career began with internships and design roles at notable companies including Mattel, General Electric, and Sea Ray Boats, culminating in a BA in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati.