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David's work combines: Design, Technology, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Telecommunications Engineering Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Telecommunications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
In high school, my strengths were in math and science, and I loved learning about new technologies.
2.
In my first year of college, I enrolled in engineering courses but explored other majors, as well.
3.
I enjoyed my engineering courses and clubs, so I chose to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
4.
I did a couple of internships to get an idea of what it is like to work in different industries.
5.
Applied to AT&T because I was interested in their technology development program.
6.
Received a job at AT&T upon graduating, and I'm now learning about new technologies and designing.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You should be a doctor.
How I responded:
It is important to discover what you are passionate about in life. Those who are passionate about what they do are happy to go to work each day and excel in their field.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Joining engineering clubs was a great way for me to apply what I was learning in my classes. Doing internships exposed me to engineering processes being used in the "real world".