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USSI, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, and Summertime

4/29/2018

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I’ve finished the schematics and layouts for Ultra Electronics (USSI), and I’m hoping Ultra is able to get the boards fabricated in time for me to build and test them before I head to Raytheon in a few weeks. I’ve had a lot of fun working as a contractor for Ultra. They’re brilliant engineers, and they’ve given me a lot of advice and direction while also giving me free rein and autonomy. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity.
 
It has been a busy month at school, as well. I was elected Vice President of IEEE, Vice President of ACM, and President of Math Club for the coming school year. I’m honored I was elected and I am excited about working with such fantastic leadership teams. Together, we plan to sponsor new events, field trips, speakers, and outreach programs to help all three groups grow and make an impact in the community.
 
As I write this, I’m preparing for finals then summer break. There was a time that I looked forward to the lazy days of summer – swinging in a hammock, sipping on lemonade, and puttering in the garden. This summer I’ll be working at Raytheon, I’ll be taking at least one Artificial Intelligence class, and I’ll be volunteering at two engineering camps. If you ask me how I would prefer to spend my summer, I would definitely say that I am looking forward to this summer more than any of my past summers. I take that as a sign that I chose the right career path. I really love what I do!
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Global Day of the Engineer

4/4/2018

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On #GlobalEngineer Day, I want to take a moment to thank the person who sparked my interest in electrical engineering: Professor Mike Biers.

At my first engineering camp, I was terrified. I knew no one, I knew nothing, and I was sure I would be miserable. Professor Biers took me under his wing, and by the time camp was over, I was fascinated with digital design.

Since then, he has helped me design a supercomputer and particle accelerator, and he has guided me on my career path. I've managed to secure engineering positions with NASA, Ultra Electronics, and Raytheon, all because a kind engineer helped a scared kid at camp. I cannot believe how fortunate I am to have a mentor like Professor Biers!
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Happy Global Day of the Engineer to all of the engineers out there!
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