Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
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Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
David Elentukh: Not An EIT, A DIT – Doctor in Training
Beers with Engineers
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8 months ago
David Elentukh: Not An EIT, A DIT – Doctor in Training
#35 – David Elentukh: Not An EIT, A DIT – Doctor in Training
Drinking kombucha but is a sour beer fan.
12 cylinder rotary engines?
Why do we make the decisions we do?
“Paycheck” with Ben Affleck and other movies inspired him to engineering. (but not “Falling Down”)
Isaac Asimov did not believe in character development, especially in the “Foundation” series.
Knows why he loves engineering, but less why he became one.
Every day is a new challenge.
Really good designs are often not wildly creative but well implemented.
Challenging the idea of a biomedical engineering degree.
Which is better for college, quarters or semesters?
Shark Ninja really cares about customer feedback.
Intentionally making mistakes so the customer is happy when you fix it.
Make sure you enjoy the process.
EMT is the least stressful job he has ever had.
Perfect quality work is exceeding what people think is possible.
Prototyping multiple options sometimes just confirms your original decision and demonstrates why it is better.
Checklist are great thing. Another plug for “Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande.
Just writing something is important.
Has done a bit of smithing.
Ira Glass paraphrase: It takes a lot of work to make your skills catch up to your tastes.
The full quote https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/309485-nobody-tells-this-to-people-who-are-beginners-i-wish
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
Beers with Engineers
Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
