Dave Beardsley is highly recommended for the position based on his 15 years of experience working with the recommender. He has demonstrated world-class surfacing skills, the ability to capture complex shapes in robust models, and guiding advances in CAD software. Dave is also able to lead teams, train others, develop younger talent, and promote cooperation. He has extensive knowledge across technical fields and can guide projects from early design through production. The recommender considers Dave to be a valued colleague and resource.

1. September 8, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing a letter to personally recommend David Beardsley for the position for which he is applying.
I have worked with Dave both via the PTC technical committees and as a subcontractor for the past 15-
years.
Simply put and I sincerely mean it: Dave is a genius. He is extremely knowledgeable and capable of:
• World-Class – top 1% - Class A Surfacing
o He has demonstrated the ability to capture very complex shapes in a robust and
modifiable model
o He understand the math behind the process and has guided PTC in advancing their
software Pro/Engineer and Creo.
• Leading a team
o He is both an Industrial Designer and Mechanical Engineer’s best friend, as he
understands and can guide both disciplines
o He has orchestrated training courses that external companies, including mine, have
attended
o He develops younger talent to their potential
o Is able to promote team cohesion and cooperation
• Start to finish process, from
o Early product design
o Rapid Prototyping
o Model Shop
o Working with local and foreign vendors
o Bringing a product through to production
He has extensive knowledge in many technical fields and I am proud to consider him a colleague,
needed resource, knowledge bank and a friend.
Please note that these statements reflect my personal recommendation based on my experience of
working with Dave while I have been employed at both Nike and Plantronics. They are my personal
views and likely but do not necessarily reflect the views of either of these organizations of which I was
previously and currently employed.
Sincerely,
Stann Sheperd
Director, Surface Design
345 Encinal Street | Santa Cruz | CA | 95060
Office: 831-458-7373