...“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world!” I have always been fascinated by the application of technology for the betterment of our lives. Shaping it into a reality requires skills and combined knowledge of engineering as well as management. Hence I believe that technology in combination with management is what it takes for a vision to excel. I believe engineering management will define a way to my dreams and goal of a career of being an entrepreneur in the field of technology back in my country where the use of technology for betterment is not at its maximum. Surrounding of a child plays a very important role in carving the interest of a child. In my early school days I used to listen to audio cassettes played in a stereo tape recorder. Having understood the difference between Mono & Stereo recording, I tried my hands on converting two cassettes of Stereo recordings into one cassette of Mono recording by using LEFT & RIGHT channels as a separate channel. Various such experiments in my childhood inclined me towards technical things. Consistent good scores in science and mathematics along with the curious and analytical aptitude, I chose science as my higher school studies. The reason for opting electronics and telecommunication as undergraduate studies is its vast interdisciplinary course outline. It gave me exposure to different subjects like digital signal processing, integrated...
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...I. Training and Education Needed Education (Bachelor’s Degree) The vast majority of architectural and engineering managers have at least a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty or a professional degree in architecture. Many also gain business management skills by completing a master’s degree in engineering management (MEM or MsEM) or technology management (MSTM) or a master’s in business administration (MBA), either before or after advancing to management positions. Employers will sometimes pay for such education. Typically, those who prefer to manage in technical areas pursue an MsEM or MSTM and those interested in more general management skills earn an MBA. Engineering management programs usually include classes in accounting, engineering economics, financial management, industrial and human resources management, and quality control. Technology management programs typically provide instruction in production and operations management, project management, computer applications, quality control, safety and health issues, statistics, and general management principles. Work Experience in a Related Occupation for 5 years or more Managers advance to their positions after years of employment as an architect or engineer. They usually have experience working on increasingly difficult projects, developing designs, solving problems, and making decisions. Before moving up to a management position, they also typically have experience leading engineering teams. ...
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...MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY School of Graduate Studies Case 1: Operations Strategy at Compaq Computer Submitted by: REMSON MARK C. MACAWILE Student # 2014490012 MSEM – 1st Year to: Prof. Marvin Norona School of Industrial Engineering-Engineering Management EMG213-COM PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 1st Quarter SY 2015 – 2016 Case 1: Operations Strategy at Compaq Computer I. Problem Analyzing the operation strategy used by Compaq Computer in relation to the given operation strategy framework given. Also, to assess the risk by outsourcing so much of Compaq Computer’s products II. Review of Background Information Compaq Computer holds 20% of the world PC market with 11,800 employee and positioned itself to the market as a $3.6 billion company. Comapq uses small productdevelopment teams that include marketers, designers, engineers, and manufacturing experts. Comapaq’s strategy is to buy most components rather than making it by themselves. Components and software for their PC is being outsourced from other company that offers better product. III. Analysis From the framework given in the exhibit (see figure 1), Compaq’s strategy uses the quality, and speed as their key performance priority. They provided the customer needs by providing new products which are combination of outsourced components from companies with best available product in the market. As stated, Compaq is composed of a small group of marketers, designers, engineers...
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...bourgeois (middle-class citizen), though never a slave, held more social status than most of his social upbringings (Lobb, 1940, p. 26). Gerald’s parents moved from Haiti over 30-years-ago, both fluent in English, French and Creole languages and retired. His mother, an accountant, remains active during tax time, and his father, a retired U.S. military engineer, whom currently oversee their daughter’s properties. For Gerald’s parents, the Haitian culture, and traditions, education, social, and economic status, religious, and folklore remain influential. Career and Education: Gerald received his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Business Management and Engineering. Later graduating with a Master of Engineering Management and Technology (MsEM) and is currently employed as a CEO of a major technology company for the past fifteen years. Gerald is hands-on in production, managing a crew of about 30-people and is the company's head closer for a multimillion-dollar in sales. Gerald travels internationally for sales, production, management, and training once every six-eight-weeks, as well as product repairs when needed. When home, the internet and video conferencing helps to maintain business relations. Gerald’s annual income is roughly over three-hundred-thousand dollars per year: Additional revenues consist of, investment property, company bond’s and share's, as well as, other trade market stocks, a net worth equals that of a millionaire. ...
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