How to Thrive As an Engineer
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Do you have what it takes to succeed as an engineer?
Karen Oliver, Manager of Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin Corporation is one of the first women to hold her position. Being a woman pioneer in engineering, she learned that she can’t always rely on the skills she learned at...
Do you have what it takes to succeed as an engineer?
Karen Oliver, Manager of Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin Corporation is one of the first women to hold her position. Being a woman pioneer in engineering, she learned that she can’t always rely on the skills she learned at school to be successful at her job.
In order to build her career, she acquired skills outside of the classroom and learned how to leverage them at work.
Join us as Karen talks about the importance of skill-building for underrepresented engineers and how she leverages connections to advance in her career.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- What type of skills you need to thrive in an engineering position
- What transferable skills will help you land the job
- How to stay updated on the latest trends in tech
Meet The Speaker
As a Sr. Manager, Karen is responsible for a team of 150 technology engineers in fields such as EO/IR, RF, Signal Processing, and Machine Learning who are designing cutting-edge technology for our nation’s defense products. She has over 20 years of experience in remote sensing system design with engineering designs that are flying on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-15 Eagle fighter jets. Karen holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
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How do i get a job if i am 2019 passout?
By: AbhiroopPosted on 2021-08-26 -
best tools for the trade?
By: GerardoPosted on 2021-08-26 -
At school, the harder we worked, the higher grades we got in engineering. However, work environment is so different. It feels like just doing the work is not enough. What would you tell a...
By: Aysun, Backend DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-26 -
What transferable skills will help a relauncher land a job? what are the expectations from a returner in terms of latest technology?
By: Swathi, Marketing AnalystPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How can we shine and succeed as women/mothers in the industry?
By: Angelines, Analyst Technical WriterPosted on 2021-08-26 -
how long did it take to start?
By: Andrew, AnalystPosted on 2021-08-26 -
Did you feel in your career that you were forced to go above and beyond while there were others trying to hold you back?
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Restarting engineering position after 8 years of break. What extra length I have to go to in order to get an engineer position ?
By: Aditi, DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-26 -
My tech skills need refreshing. What course or certification can I take to get back to work now.
By: Cynthia, AnalystPosted on 2021-08-26 -
Do you have any advice for someone who is working in another field but is learning to code, has 0 job experience in but wants to become a web developer/engineer?
By: Mariëtte, Legal Compliance OfficerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
What is one hot course to take and upskill that will help landing my next opportunity?
By: Shawn, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How do you motivate your teams, could you share what leadership tools have been most beneficial
By: Beatriz, Program ManagerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
I am finishing up a Boot Camp for Front End Development and UX/UI, what do you suggest I do next to ensure I am prepared for the job market/interview process?
By: Krystal, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
What advice do you have on switching from a mid-senior level career in marketing to engineering without taking a substantial salary cut?
By: Brandi, Design Program managerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
Can you get a certification in Engineering?
By: Ann, Software TesterPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How to land internships
By: Yvette, Marketing AnalystPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How can we identify a toxic environment that won't let us thrive?
By: Diana, IT Helpdesk SupervisorPosted on 2021-08-26 -
No question, just want to listen.
By: Debbie, Client Support RepresentativePosted on 2021-08-26 -
How did you break into the industry? What advice would you give junior engineers?
By: Jessica, Web developerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
No, just want to listen in and I am currently looking for new opportunities in the IT field.
By: Janice, Operations ManagementPosted on 2021-08-25 -
This is a great topic. I have some kids in engineering programs in college.
By: Frederick, Event Management ConsultantPosted on 2021-08-25 -
What advice could we give to students interested in a career in engineering? How could a small jurisdiction compensate engineers to avoid losing employees to competitors able to pay more...
By: ZinaPosted on 2021-08-25 -
How to convince the recruiter we are valuable engineers even if we don't speak the new coding languages?
By: Angelica Berenice, Business AnalystPosted on 2021-08-24 -
How do you start when you do not have any experience and limited computer skills?
By: Tameka, Customer ServicePosted on 2021-08-24 -
What continuing education resources would you recommend for a systems engineer (not IT)?
By: Margarita, Systems EngineerPosted on 2021-08-23 -
How and when did you recognize that you needed to acquire new skills to be successful at your job. Also, what skills contributed most to your success as an engineer.
By: LaurenPosted on 2021-08-23 -
I am an experienced software engineer and with family obligations not able to relocate. Are remote workers considered?
By: Camie, Analytics DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-23 -
What is it like working at Lockheed Martin?
By: Madjiguene, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-08-23 -
How do you cope with a potential new change in your career?
By: Oriana, Outreach DirectorPosted on 2021-08-23 -
Hi Karen, any advice for navigating difficult situations at work particularly with those that have differing view points? Thank you
By: Lisa, Mobile DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-22 -
How do you keep up with the ever changing technology? How do you gain respect from engineers who are on your team and might have more hands on expierience?
By: Kate, Vise PresidentPosted on 2021-08-20 -
Is it mandatory to be. USA citizen to apply this job . I m a parachute Rigger have 13 years experience
By: MuratPosted on 2021-08-20 -
How did you overcome challenges in a historically male dominated field? What observations did you make about your journey that you would like to share?
By: Niriksha, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-08-20 -
No thank you, just want to listen.
By: Kari, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-08-20 -
What were some of the mistakes you made while climbing up the ladder and what would have done differently on those if you were to go back to them?
By: Emeka, Liaison EngineerPosted on 2021-08-20 -
No, thanks I don't have a question.
By: Carla, Mechanical EngineerPosted on 2021-08-19 -
As a senior manager, what percentage of your time do you spend engaging in the technology versus managing the people engaged in the technology?
By: Janis, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-08-19 -
Being a manager, what is your biggest challenge?
By: Samica, Patent EngineerPosted on 2021-08-19 -
Are you able to speak to any UI/UX Designer related projects at Lockheed Martin and what that dynamic might look like with other sub-teams and departments?
By: Joanna, UI UX DesignerPosted on 2021-08-19
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