I grew up in Oregon and was a resident there for 37 years. I started working like most in their early years and began my serious career as an electrician at the age of 18. I was a successful state certified electrician working full time with a well known company in the area. I ventured away from being an electrician in 2005, when I began my career with a global company as a Process and Controls Engineer, obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, and have made progression with increasing responsibilities including Maintenance Supervisor and Six Sigma Blackbelt, Subject Matter Expert and Automation Engineering Manager. I have experienced a large amount of variety over the years and I strive to continue to learn and grow in all the aspects of my career.