I’m an estimator for a construction company based in Chicago. I also invent things on the side.
I’m an Electrical engineer working at Leviton. Graduated Virginia Tech in 2004. Worked at GE Energy (wind turbines/controls) through college. Been in automation and controls ever since. I live in Portland, OR now and have been into alternative energy systems for about 8 years. My curriculum included power, controls and alternative energy, so after talking with some co-workers, I decided to build an electric motorcycle.
I’ve been into RC cars, plans, helicopters but they’re boring, because you can’t be inside them. Went into Jet ski’s, but they’re alot of maintenance, and I can’t get out on them enough. I do some robotics/automation at home, but its a bit boring. I love hacking/repurposing things, so I said what the hell… I’m gonna convert a motorcycle.
I’m a welder, and I work on 4x4s as a side business. Former ASE certified auto tech, computer tinkerer, and redesigner/improver/redneck inventor. I tend to not come up with specifically new products, but more adapt existing things to suit my needs, simplify things, and generally tinker. I’m putting EFI on a Ford 390 V8, turning a pile of leftover parts from projects into a 68 F100 Expedition serial hybrid, and so forth-
I’m also a moderator at ford-trucks.com, and have been for nearly five years now.
I work for a healthcare staffing company that recruits and places pediatric therapists (PT’s, OT’s, and SLP’s) in hospital, school and clinic settings.
My background includes 20 years in the US Air Force. My first 8 years were in electronic warfare, and 5 of those 8 years I taught at the technical school. After that I went into recruiting for the AF and did that 12 years until 1997.
I then worked in human resources for Toyota for 3 years, then for Capital One 2 years, before starting my own company in 2002. In 2006 I took my current job.
Oh, and in my spare time I play poker 
Mac
The US Air Force.
Wow. Very impressive occupations.
I’m in my last year of highschool and I study music (Trumpet) at the Conservatory of Music in Montréal. Next year I’m entering Cégép (similar to your college) most likely in French in a Pure and Applied Sciences program. Although I haven’t had a French education in years, I don’t want to lose it once more. French was the first language I learned and the British school system (another story) made me lose most of it and I’ve been trying to regain it over the past 7 years. As for University, I’m aiming for the Automotive Engineering program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in the hopes that I may one day design electric cars. Possibly knock some sense into Zenn cars or start my own company… a daring endeavor, but it’s my dream.
A modern-day Preston Tucker :D… that’ll succeed:
I am a corporate pilot for a Large Bridge Design and Engineering Company.
i locate and transport runaway kids. former army ranger (2/75) import/ export cars to/ from the uk, fabricate, build, create, destroy, bodywork, enginework, metal, fiberglass, paint, etc, etc. should you need something made, i can quite probably do it.
import/ export cars to/ from the uk
By any chance have you ever imported 300 or 400 series Volvos?
GPS Test Engineer. Currently working on my Masters in EE. Specializing in SatCom. Full time work and school is driving me nuts.
[QUOTE=anghrist;1960]GPS Test Engineer. Currently working on my Masters in EE. Specializing in SatCom. Full time work and school is driving me nuts.[/QUOTE]
wow that sounds like a fun job!
[QUOTE=FEUS;1965]wow that sounds like a fun job![/QUOTE]
It’s tedious, but rewarding. I plan on starting a conversion shop/business within the next five years. Even though there are a few people out there converting production vehicles, no one seems to be focusing on <5 year old cars.
If the “big three” don’t catch on soon, we’re all going to be bankrupt simply trying to drive to work.
[QUOTE=anghrist;1969]It’s tedious, but rewarding. I plan on starting a conversion shop/business within the next five years. Even though there are a few people out there converting production vehicles, no one seems to be focusing on <5 year old cars.
If the “big three” don’t catch on soon, we’re all going to be bankrupt simply trying to drive to work.[/QUOTE]
i couldn’t agree more.
Two GPS related mishaps, both in Montréal.
Mrs. Garmin says (in a British accent): “Turn Right” on the middle of a bridge to a street situated below us.
Mrs. Garmin says: “Turn Left” on a one way street pointing the other way.
[QUOTE=DeLorean_4;1981]Two GPS related mishaps, both in Montréal.
Mrs. Garmin says (in a British accent): “Turn Right” on the middle of a bridge to a street situated below us.
Mrs. Garmin says: “Turn Left” on a one way street pointing the other way.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like very poor mapping database information. Falls under the navigation protocols of the system. The GPS (positioning) evidently was working flawlessly since it located you in the “intersection” :eek: of the bridge and street below and afterward the intersection of the two streets.
Sounds like there was a software or data tech with a “DUH”
moment. Either that or they received bad data.
i am self employed, i am a baker.
not very exciting,
but i do get to meet alot of people.
i make my stuff (soft pretzels, muffins, turnovers, eclairs, etc.)
(also lunch stuff)
and i go out to local business in my area and sell to the employee’s for breaks and lunch and such.
i also do catering, party trays and such.
[QUOTE=vlady;2004]i am self employed, i am a baker.
not very exciting,
[/QUOTE]
Maybe not, but you are your own boss. That’s more than some people can say for themselves. Mmmmm, pretzels. There’s only one kind. (Soft) Those little hard salty things are not pretzels… Well, at I don’t consider them pretzels. Last good pretzel I had was on an Aer Lingus flight out of Munich. Picked them up at Hofbrauhaus just before we left.
I program and occasionally repair 2-way radios. Hoping to go to school and get my diploma in Electrical Engineering technology.
I do whatever suits my mood at the time. 
Self employed with a graphic design and photography business, but I also have a candy/chocolate making business in the works. I’m studying to become a certified strength & conditioning coach and sports nutritionist (hmmm think that conflicts with the chocolate? LOL) and I’m helping a friend design/develop a line of affordable EV’s.
Before starting my own business I worked in engineering firms designing glass, aluminum and stone facades for larger buildings and skyscrapers.
I learned how to work with composites and metal fabrication when I was about 12 years old, one of the neighbors was an engineer at Chrysler and he put me to work on his own project cars. That lead me into building custom vehicles as a hobby/side income through college and while working in the skyscraper field.
I’m a self employed Financial Adviser (bores me rigid!) but qualified as an Electrician originally.
I also run a frozen food supply business and fish and chip shop with a friend of mine (I’m hope to give up the Adviser job soon to devote more time to leisure pursuits!)