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Be the Change The Power of Community

Learn how Amy Brunner, a dedicated professional from Pennsylvania, leveraged the power of community to excel in the engineering industry, embracing change, innovation, and collaboration. Discover the impact of community on personal growth and career success.

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Be the Change The Power of Community

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  1. Be the ChangeThe Power of Community

  2. ABOUT Me…AMY BRUNNER • From: Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Currently Live: Santa Barbara, California • Undergrad: BSPhysics • Certification: Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology • Grad: MSEngineering Science • Currently Employed: Lockheed Martin • Fun: • Quality time with friends and family • Anything outdoors (hiking & beach time) • Cooking • Watching Sunsets and Moonrises

  3. What is COMMUNITY… TEAM MEMBERS FRIENDS NEIGHBORS FAMILY CO-WORKERS COHORT PROFESSIONAL NETWORK CLUB MEMBERS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

  4. What Community gives us… Strength Energy Love Laughter Support Ideas …

  5. WE can forget THAT… • We are NOT STUCK We are NOT ALONE

  6. THE POWER OF Community AND THE COMMUNITY Mindset

  7. A YEAR Ago today Set goals Have Fun Find meaning Move with purpose

  8. Why DID I STAY? FEAR NEGATIVITY DIDN’T FEEL STRONG ENOUGH KEPT THINGS TO MYSELF

  9. GROWING UP A GIRL

  10. What Kind of messages are we sending?WHAT Message are WE hearing?

  11. MY Journey into Industry Embraced change Displayed a strong work ethic Took classes and read books/articles to continue learning Extended my community

  12. INNOVATIVE MICRO TECHNOLOGY • Process Development Engineer (0.5 years) • Spent most of my day in the cleanroom moving wafers through the process and documenting steps for my Program Manager • Program Manager (1.5 years) • Coordinated daily activities for my group • Trained the technicians on new tasks • Interfaced with the customers of each program • Developed schedules and financial reports • Managed a weekly meeting where employees discussed items that needed attention in the lab • Restructured the training procedure for employees

  13. LOCKHEED MARTIN • Process Engineer (0.5 years) • Worked in the cleanroom moving wafers and developing new processes • Managed the daily moves for wafers to meet the delivery schedule • Served as technical lead for process development • Process Engineering Manager (4 years) • Managed one technician and ten engineers • Served as point of contact between production and engineering regarding cycle time, tool up time, and prioritization • Strategized cost reduction • Drove corrective action and continuous improvement • Defined capital needs • Managed capital implementation • Program Manager (+1 years) • External programs

  14. IR TECHNOLOGY AT PLAY Visible Image and IR Video from hotel room Balcony Click on center IR Image to play nighttime Video Lockheed Martin FPAs are changing IR Industry 5x improvement in resolution and reliability 5x reduction in Size, Weight, and Power

  15. VOLUNTEER • Develop activities to teach STEM • Spend quality time • Partner with academia • Community events • Give back

  16. HOW DID THE PROGRAM PREPARE ME? • Established a strong technical foundation • Developed Practical Skills • Provided valuable experience in a cleanroom • Practiced technical writing • Offered resume writing guidance • Created pathways to continuing education • Advanced critical soft skills • Mock interviews • Preparing presentations • Team work

  17. What MORE could the PROGRAM Have Provided? • Leadership development • More than one semester for focused training or additional certifications • Additional projects • Short courses • Part-time Internships/Externships • Participation in a community event or outreach activities

  18. Opportunity Awaits? MNT

  19. Be the change…Develop a STRONG Community MNT MNT Attend conferences like these Don’t be afraid Be a positive force Offer help to those around you Ask for help Share your story!

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