# Michael DeLacey

> Michael DeLacey is the US CEO of Symetri, the global AECO and manufacturing technology consultancy he helped build from a two-person New England Autodesk reseller in 1994 into a 500-person organization spanning the US and Europe. As co-founder of Microdesk — which Symetri acquired in 2022 and rebranded in 2023 — DeLacey has spent three decades embedding building information modeling, enterprise asset management, and cloud-based digital workflows into the design, construction, and operations practices of architects, engineers, and manufacturers. His conviction: teach people to fish, not fish for them.

- **Role:** US CEO at Symetri
- **Organizations:** Symetri, Microdesk (acquired by Symetri), M2 Technologies
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Computer Information Systems, NHTI, Concord's Community College
- **Known for:** Co-founded Microdesk in 1994, growing it from a two-person startup to the #1 global Autodesk Solution Provider with 220+ employees and 12 US offices., Achieved 30% annual revenue growth at Microdesk starting from 2010., Built Microdesk into an Autodesk Platinum Partner and member of the Autodesk and ESRI Developer Networks.

## Career timeline

- **1990** — Began career at a small Autodesk/AutoCAD retailer in New England, discovering a passion for CAD technology.
- **1994** — Co-founded Microdesk with Robin Adams in July 1994, starting as a two-person Autodesk/Softdesk/ESRI reseller focused on design and GIS solutions.
- **1995** — Became Principal at M2 Technologies (role held through September 2023), expanding technology integration services.
- **2010** — Microdesk begins a period of 30% annual growth, driven by expanding BIM adoption and education programs across AEC.
- **2012** — Featured in gb&d Magazine's Tech Talk series, discussing cloud computing, mobile technology, and digital building methods.
- **2018** — Published LinkedIn article 'Design Build is on the rise and BIM has an essential role,' cementing thought leadership in BIM for design-build.
- **2019** — Featured on the Workplace Innovator Podcast discussing asset management, BIM, and building tech for workplace leaders.
- **2022** — Microdesk acquired by Symetri (March 2022). DeLacey transitions to US CEO role within the combined global organization.
- **2022** — Symetri integrates Microdesk's BIMrx product line into the Naviate suite (September 2022).
- **2023** — Microdesk officially rebrands as Symetri (June 2023). DeLacey leads US operations through the transition.
- **2023** — Team D3 acquisition announced - a world-class Autodesk Platinum Partner for manufacturing solutions joins Symetri.
- **2024** — Symetri launches Naviate Zero, an innovative sustainability solution for energy-efficient building design under DeLacey's US leadership.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Microdesk in 1994, growing it from a two-person startup to the #1 global Autodesk Solution Provider with 220+ employees and 12 US offices.
- Achieved 30% annual revenue growth at Microdesk starting from 2010.
- Built Microdesk into an Autodesk Platinum Partner and member of the Autodesk and ESRI Developer Networks.
- Established Microdesk as an IBM Bronze Solutions Provider and authorized Autodesk Solutions Training Center.
- Led the successful integration of Microdesk into Symetri following the 2022 acquisition.
- Guided the Team D3 acquisition in 2023, expanding Symetri's US manufacturing solutions capability.
- Authored thought leadership articles on BIM and design-build published on LinkedIn and in industry media.

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — Symetri launches Naviate Zero for sustainable building design under DeLacey's US leadership.
- **2023-06** — Microdesk officially rebrands to Symetri; DeLacey continues as US CEO.
- **2023-01** — Team D3 acquisition announced, strengthening Symetri's manufacturing and engineering solutions in the US.
- **2022-09** — BIMrx product line integration into Symetri's Naviate suite.
- **2022-03** — Microdesk acquired by Symetri; DeLacey assumes US CEO role.

## Links

- Website: https://symetri.us
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delacey-aa824130
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symetri.usa

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Last updated: 2026-05-16