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...
#34 – Tim Johnson: Axe throwing, Ninja engineer
Owns a Parkour/ninja gym and Axe-Throwing Bar
The town council raised an eyebrow at the second one.
Tinker toys and old broken toys can be used for prototypes
In college, president of the Demiurgical Engineering club.
Worked on the Segway and Rockband drumkit.
Tried to quit but his boss wouldn’t let him.
Has been doing martial arts since he was a child
so he started his own gym.
but thinks it has been a bit wimpified a bit.
Once an engineer, always an engineer
When starting a company, better to do it slowly than jumping in 100%.
Tim wrote several dual language books.
Opened The Axe Pit in 2016, serving local wine, beer, and liquor.
The gym is an opportunity to learn problem solving and expanding comfort zone.
Don’t say “No”, say “yes, if.”
For fun he does a bit of drone racing. Around the house.
He has a swinging bookshelf that goes into his “secret” lab.
Tim’s Companies – https://www.theaxepit.com/ https://mainewarriorgym.com/
Tim’s Books - link
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...
