--- title: Cadalyst Architecture, Infrastructure, and Construction Solutions | Lynn Allen description: "In her 25+ year career as a global technology evangelist, including her current role at Dassault Systèmes, Lynn Allen has spoken to more than a half-million professionals at events in over 50 countries throughout the world. Her online presentations and videos have easily reached over five million individuals. 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