A former plumber and heating engineer trained by the Compagnons du Devoir, Maxence Deman joined Trimble's training teams five years ago. Here we meet a man with a passion for the trade, who believes there's always something to learn.
Maxence Deman's career path commands respect. This former plumber/heating engineer trained with the Compagnons du Devoir nearly 20 years ago: an experience which enabled him to multiply his experiences in different French companies at the start of his career. He went on to become site manager, design office technician and finally project manager within the same company.
His first experience with Trimble software came with one of his last projects in the execution field: the renovation of a Red Cross medical-educational institute in Saint-Jans-Cappel, in the Nord region of France. " I was in charge of the financial, technical and human aspects of the project," he explains. To carry out this mission successfully, he was supported not only by the in-house design office, but also by the site workers. And to coordinate the various interactions on site, Trimble Nova proved indispensable.
From first steps with Trimble Nova to the world of training
After 18 years as an apprentice and in the company, Maxence Deman wanted to go through the looking glass. Becoming a trainer at Trimble presented itself as a way of continuing his career in a way that suited him. "I wanted to share my know-how with professionals. I need to feel useful," Maxence explains. "What's more, this job offers me opportunities for travel, social interaction... Human contact is important."
Recently settled in Marseille, this native of Lille joined Trimble's training and technical support team five years ago. Currently a technician, trainer and demonstrator for the Trimble Nova solution, Maxence will be trained in Stabicad this year, to further develop his skills and help more and more customers.
"I put myself in the customer's shoes"
In-house training in new tools enables this professional to strengthen his expertise. But he also feels that his experience in the field is useful in helping his contacts on a daily basis. "I put myself in the customer's shoes, whether he's a design office technician or an installer. This enables me to provide high-quality training, as well as efficient technical support."
Expectations differ according to the customer's profile. "A design office will be looking for speed, which is what Trimble Nova offers with wired systems. An installer, on the other hand, will be looking for precision, flexibility in terms of DTUs and network optimization The fact that Trimble offers a wide variety of tools, such as Tekla Structures, Trimble Nova and Stabicad for the design phases, as well as Trimble Connect for synthesizing and sharing information, means that all trades can find their way around, says the trainer.
Today, Maxence Deman can't see himself anywhere else. "The sharing of knowledge and contact with customers are among the strong points of my profession. And I don't neglect the environmental impact we can have, which is far from insignificant in our sector." The trainer sums up his profession in three words: service, comfort and sustainability.
And when asked if he has any advice for prospects who might be hesitant to enter the BIM field with the right tools, Maxence Deman settles for a quote attributed to John Fitzgerald Kennedy: "The art of success is knowing how to surround yourself with the best." A fine conclusion.
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