Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Gagon.
Hi Jeremy, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in Northern Virginia and studied jazz drumming at the University of North Texas. After college, I moved to the Bay Area and ended up juggling two very different careers—music and architecture.
As a touring musician, I traveled through the U.S., England, Australia, Egypt, and Libya. On the road, I handled all the band’s media-from web design to video editing-whatever needed doing. That hands-on learning eventually led me to web developer training and coding, and it helped me get confident picking up technical skills on the fly.
Between tours, I worked at a small architecture firm that focused on multi-family housing projects. I picked up AutoCAD fast, became the CAD manager, and transitioned into 3D modeling tools—then eventually Revit, my main tool today.
When I moved to Austin, I joined Patterson Engineering as BIM Manager. It was a shift into structural engineering, where I led the firm’s Revit transition and helped reshape how we work internally. These days, I focus on training, workflow and the tools we use for project delivery.
I’ve always appreciated the mix of creativity and precision—whether I’m behind a drum kit or working on a model. I like improving systems, helping teams work more efficiently, and being someone people can rely on to solve problems and keep things moving forward.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Balancing two careers. When I was living in the Bay Area, I was juggling architecture deadlines and international tour dates. It was exciting, but it definitely came with its challenges – like taking unpaid leave to go on tour while still trying to keep clients happy. It was a lot to manage, and at times, a pretty stressful balancing act.
Learning—and championing—new tech. I got into Revit pretty early, back when most firms were still sticking with 2D CAD. The learning curve was steep, and getting people on board wasn’t easy. Convincing teams to invest time and budget into a new complicated program took a lot of patience, live demos, and one-on-one support. But once they saw what Revit could do, it was clear that the investment was worth it.
Those experiences really shaped how I approach training now—meeting people where they are, making the learning process approachable, and focusing on the processes that actually makes work easier.
Switching disciplines. When I moved to Austin and joined a structural engineering firm, it meant learning a whole new side of the industry. I had to translate my architectural background into a different language—one that focused more on how things hold together than how they look. Thankfully, my years in the field gave me the foundation and confidence to make that shift. And now, having worked in both disciplines, I can see how much value there is in understanding both perspectives—it’s made me better at what I do.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Over the years, my work has lived somewhere between creativity and structure – whether through music or architecture. These days, I’m focused on my role as BIM Manager at Patterson Engineering Inc in Austin, where I bring over 20 years of drafting and modeling experience to the table. I lead our implementation of Revit, train staff, and help streamline how we work on structural projects of all sizes.
What I enjoy most is taking complicated ideas and turning them into something clear and buildable. Whether it was learning software while on the road as a touring musician or helping a firm shift from 2D CAD into a full 3D workflow, I’ve always been drawn to systems that make things work better.
I’m passionate about helping teams collaborate more smoothly and deliver great work more efficiently. Whether that’s through training, modeling, or just finding a better way to get from concept to construction—I’m always looking for ways to support design through smart execution.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
If you or your team are looking to get more out of Revit, I’m always open to connecting. I’ve spent over 20 years working in drafting and modeling, and much of my focus has been on helping architecture and engineering teams use Revit more effectively—whether that’s through workflow improvements, cross-discipline coordination, or training.
I’ve worked in both architecture and structural engineering, which gives me a well-rounded perspective on how to bridge the gap between design and execution.
If you’d like to talk shop, or just connect, feel free to reach out.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jeremygagon.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jergagon1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremygagon/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygagon
