Bio

As you get older and think about your life’s experiences, you recognize certain events that were life changing => that influenced the rest of your life. When I was in 6th grade I taught myself electricity and taught myself how to solder using a pencil soldering iron. I knew that I wanted to be an Electrical Engineer in middle school. At Purdue University, during my 1st year, Professor El-Abiad called me into his office and told me I would specialize in Power Engineering within Electrical Engineering. He also told me I would get BSEE and MSEE degrees, with a Master’s thesis, in five rather than six years. After graduation and working in my first full-time Electrical Engineering job in San Francisco, I went to the University of California-Berkeley at night to get an MBA, specializing in Finance, to learn the business side of technology. My active participation in the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), and other industry organizations, has taught me much more about the technology, created an extensive network of industry contacts, and given me invaluable leadership experience. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others to help them with their work, or with their life in general. I’ve authored or co-authored over 150 technical papers and articles and five books. When I turned 59 and reached the peak weight of my life, I began working out with a trainer and began eating healthier. I’m in my 13th year working out with my trainer, am 25 pounds lighter, and run many 5K races, frequently winning my age group. I enjoy mentoring young professionals, and for six years I led an Explorer Post at GE for high school boys and girls that is career-focused on STEM. We influenced over 200 high school boys and girls in six years to study engineering or computer science when they go to college. My work at GE, and with industry organizations such as the IEEE PES, is not work for me. When you are fortunate to love what you do, it is fun!