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I graduated Saint Michael’s College through the 3 +2 engineering program with the University of Vermont and attended graduate school after that. I am currently working for a company called StingRay Optics out of Keene, NH where I am part of the engineering team that designs and tests infrared optical assemblies that are used in a variety of military and science applications.

Going through the engineering program at Saint Michael’s college provides students with three key skills: one is an advanced understanding in mathematical concepts, another is an ability to problem solve, and the final is an ability to write analytically. At StingRay Optics I use these skills everyday to analyze test data we get from testing the optical assemblies, problem solve ways to improve the assembly so we get better test results, and finally communicate the data to coworkers and customers. Saint Michael’s gave me these tools so I can be a strong contributor to the StingRay Optics team and generate the results needed to make the company successful.

What makes going through the engineering program at Saint Michael’s unique is that students are required to take classes that require them to think analytically in other areas besides math and science. This different way of thinking allows me to bring forth unique ideas at StingRay when the engineering team is trying to solve problems that arise during the design or testing process. This is necessary so that we as a company can continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the optics industry.