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Insights from Larry Schwartz: A Journey Through Industrial Engineering and Beyond

In this interview with Larry Schwartz, a retired industrial engineer who formerly worked at Lockheed Martin and IBM, we explore his educational background, career choices, and insights into the field of engineering. Schwartz highlights the importance of real-world experience and shares his passion for incorporating various engineering disciplines into his work. He reflects on life at Lockheed Martin, career aspirations, and personal interests, including robotics, programming, and leisure activities. Discover how a passion for engineering can shape a rewarding career.

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Insights from Larry Schwartz: A Journey Through Industrial Engineering and Beyond

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  1. Engineering Interviews Chris Hogan 10/18/08

  2. I interviewed… And Chose… Larry Schwartz • Bob Ekman • Dr. A • Larry Schwartz Human-Computer Interface

  3. Occupation • Currently retired. • Used to… • Work at a newsstand– middle school • Run a paper route– high school • And eventually, became an industrial engineer

  4. Employer • Lockheed Martin • Air force • Solved common problems • White line dilemma • Designed and built an entire cockpit control room • IBM • Programmed data base and network systems Punch card– Programming in Fortran and Cobol

  5. Academic Background • Bachelors and Masters in industrial engineering at University of Florida • Full minor in labor relations and economics Career Preparation • Getting a great education • Advises towards real world experience, internships, co-ops, etc., but never attended any (because they did not exist)

  6. Studying Engineering • Why engineering? • “Teachers told [him] to” • Why industrial engineer? • He wants a social job • “because they do all kinds of things” • Incorporate many different types of engineering • Mechanical, electrical, etc.

  7. Studying Engineering (cont) • Career vs. Field of Study • He incorporates his knowledge of industrial engineering both at all his jobs • Why? • Loves his job • Loves to learn

  8. Job Profile • Worked for Air Force after college • Then after only two interviews, worked for IBM • Eventually worked for Lockheed Martin

  9. Life At Lockheed Martin • No set hours per week– you have a deadline for each project, you must work however long until the project is completed • Check email first • Classified Work… • Work on current project • Continue to develop any programs or software • Teach younger people how to lead at Lockheed Martin

  10. Life Outside Work • Very little take home work (because everything is classified and must be done in the building) • Less and less time with wife and daughter (as he progressed through Lockheed) • 12 Holidays • 2 weeks vacation time • Reading, TV repair, Model Railroads, Sailing, Traveling

  11. My Career Guide

  12. What kind of Engineer? • Mechanical • I am interested in robotics • Computer Science • I also love to program and see code turn into reality

  13. Prospective Job • I would love to work for a company similar to Google… • Great benefits • Pool table on each floor • Indoor pool • Professional masseuse • Encourage individual thinking • 2 hours each day on any individual project

  14. Prospective Job (cont) • Or I would operate an program a website such as ScienceDaily because… • Work from home • About 3-5 hours a day • Learn a lot of interesting science news (because I would edit the articles)

  15. College/University • Cornell • Ivy League– great education • Robotic advances such as Cornell Ranger robot • Carnegie Mellon • Work on DARPA challenge • Great robotics • McGill • Very real life experience • Campus is in the heart of Montreal

  16. Steps to Success • Continue helping my parents with family business (ScienceDaily) • Wherever I go to college, join the robotics team • Continue programming • Love my major and only do a job if its enjoyable

  17. Life At Work • ScienceDaily • Wake up at 9 a.m. • Update ScienceDaily articles for 11am, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm editions • Go out to lunch • Walk dog or play with cat • Work on any hobbies, possibly hockey • Update ScienceDaily articles for 11pm, 2am, 5am, 8am editions

  18. Leisure • Vacations to Hawaii, Australia/New Zealand, France, Italy, Greece, etc. • Play hockey in local adult league • Program video games for fun • Play with my dog

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