Jason Berend |
SDA Teacher -
Metals & Computer Technology
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Expertise:
Metal fabrication, welding, and computer-aided design
Why you joined:
I wanted to move my metals class towards modern engineering and fuse CAD with real fabrication.
Two Words:
attend competition!
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George Stimson |
SDA Teacher -
Physics & European History
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Expertise:
Critical thinking, assembly, teaching
Why you joined:
I’m constantly amazed by what the kids do.
Two Words: late nights
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Dan Strich |
ViaSat |
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Expertise:
Management, team organization, electronics/electrical, video
Why you joined:
I enjoy helping and building, and my son is on the team.
Two Words:
fantastic + fun
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Mike Godfrey |
ViaSat |
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Expertise:
Electrical, S/W programming
Why you joined:
I was invited by a fellow worker.
Two Words:
let’s roll
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Steve Des Jardins |
Asymtek |
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Expertise:
ME design, CAD, FAB, organization, electrical, project management
Why you joined:
1. To learn how to deal with my daughter as she grows up. 2. Sharing in the excitement of techie stuff.
Two Three Words:
engineering is art
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Robert Estrella |
Asymtek |
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Expertise:
Prototype machining
Why you joined:
Someone once mentored me, and I'd like to return the favor by helping kids to find their passion.
Two Words:
motivation + passion
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Rich Schermerhorn |
Mission Design & Development |
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Expertise:
Electronics Design Engineer, HW/SW/FW, biomedical, aerospace and robot brains.
Why you joined:
I? enjoy seeing young people getting into engineering. This program exposes the challenges and rewards of bringing a new design to life.
Two Words:
More Engineers!
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Tom Sakke |
SDA Parent
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Expertise:
Management, organization, game strategy
Why you joined:
I'm a friend of Steve (des Jardins) and father of Willie
Two Words:
no worries!
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Nick Foote |
Cal Poly Pomona |
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Ross Meisenheldor |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
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Geoff Van Valkanberg |
Sony Computer Entertainment America |
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Dale Sharp |
Qualcomm |
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Expertise:
SW & Process Control
Why you joined:
Being a mentor is an opportunity to share the fun side of engineering with very creative minds.
Two Words:
"What crater?"
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Mike Shelley |
ViaSat |
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Expertise:
Embedded Software, sensor and control systems.
Why you joined:
To promote learning and experimentation in the field of robotics.
Two Words:
1.21 gigawatts
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Darrahl Walton |
Retired Aircraft Mechanic |
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