Daniel Morgan is a Research Portfolio Manager for Mission: Cure. This is a patient research organization dedicated to finding therapies for chronic pancreatitis. Daniel shares how his research background helps his team make informed decisions about allocating research dollars to discover life altering therapies for this painful rare disease with no cure. He also discusses how he uses his bachelor’s and master’s of engineering degrees in biological and biomedical engineering to inform his work as a scientist.

He can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmorgan23

He recommends: https://mission-cure.org/

Transcript Link: https://tinyurl.com/ECCtranscript

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Gigi Boehringer, a Senior Product Manager at AWS, discusses her role in developing Amazon Workspaces Core, a third-party integration API for virtual desktops. She describes the balance between technical development and go-to-market strategies, emphasizing AWS’s customer-centric approach to product management. Gigi also shares insights into AI's role in AWS offerings and advises aspiring product managers to gain experience through internships, technical projects, and collaborative leadership roles.

She can be found at: www.linkedin.com/in/gigi-boehringer-9255b3108/

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Transcript Link: https://tinyurl.com/ECCtranscript

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Jason Wright is a Principal Electrical Engineer at Synchron, a brain-computer interface startup. Jason shares insights into his work developing implantable devices to help individuals with severe paralysis regain digital communication abilities. He discusses his role, which blends hardware, firmware, and systems engineering, and highlights the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-paced medical technology startup.

He can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpwright0/

Transcript Link: https://tinyurl.com/ECCtranscript

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Garrett Lang ’01 is, among other things, the founder and President of PlateRate, an online service that helps diners find great local restaurants and their best meals. A graduate of the Computer Science program, he serves as the online chair for the NYC Cornellian community and is also the Executive Director of the Free Thinker Institute. Garrett shares his philosophy of "generous capitalism" and walks us through his entrepreneurial journey.

He can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettlang1/

He recommends:

Free Thinker Institute: https://tinyurl.com/FreeThinkIns

Global Cornell Online Community, which can be accessed on Discord https://cornellonlinecommunity.com/

Transcript Link: https://tinyurl.com/ECCtranscript

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Dr. Jarvis Sulcer ‘95, ‘98, COO and co-founder of Lingo Solutions Inc., shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, inspired by his experiences in nuclear science and engineering. Initially planning a career in academia, he shifted to industry for real-world experience, eventually founding a tutoring business and discovering a passion for entrepreneurship. At Lingo Solutions, Jarvis now focuses on developing coding kits for students and educators, empowering them with hands-on STEM learning. His daily role involves B2B sales, business development, and team leadership, but his primary motivation is creating transformative educational experiences.

He can be found at:

IG: @JDSulcer, X: @JDSulcer and LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarvis-sulcer-ph-d/

He recommends:

LINGO’s subscription model B2C customers- https://stemlingo.com/products/lingo-stem-coding-subscription-box?selling_plan=946569260&variant=42193692524588

We are STEM Leaders notebook for youth- https://tinyurl.com/WeAreStemNotebook

Transcript Link: https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/engineering-career-conversations

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Howie Singer ’77, ’79 (ORIE) is an expert on the implications of new technology in the music industry. In 15 years at Warner Music Group, he served as SVP and Chief Strategic Technologist analyzing services and companies that could enhance or threaten WMG’s businesses. As a Strategic Consultant to Universal Music Group, MQA Ltd, and other start-ups, he currently advises on products, services, and technologies related to high-resolution music, Artificial Intelligence, podcasts, and streaming data analysis. He is co-author of a new book, "Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry."

Howie can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/howiesinger/

Check out his book: Key Changes https://www.amazon.com/Key-Changes-Technology-Transformed-Industry/dp/0197656900

Transcript Link: https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/engineering-career-conversations

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Tamir Lance ‘04, ‘05, a senior engineering manager at Maxeon Solar, discusses his career path in the renewable energy industry and his role working with teams around the world. He highlights the significance of mentoring young engineers and fostering their career development through hands-on training and individualized growth plans. Tamir also speaks to the importance of working for companies that prioritize sustainability and ethical practices, such as Maxeon’s commitment to ESG principles.

Tamir can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamir-lance-a2a2765/

He recommends:

“Cornell Career Services both the central office and the engineering specific office especially a shout out to Craig Jones there. It was a really influential organization on me during my time at Cornell and early career.”

Transcript Link: https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/engineering-career-conversations

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Jessie Yee ’20 is a producer in the video game industry. She discusses the intricacies of managing large, multidisciplinary teams in the development of Exodus, an AAA sci-fi action-adventure role-playing game. Jessie shares insights into her role, where she helps facilitate communication and ensures smooth collaboration between design, engineering, animation, and more. She also explains the difference between a game producer and a traditional project manager, offering an insider’s look at how producers maintain the health of both the team and the project, especially during high-stress situations like crunch time. Additionally, Jessie provides advice for students interested in breaking into the game industry, drawing from her own experience as an Information Science major with minors in Film and Game Design.

Learn more about Exodus: https://www.exodusgame.com/en-US.

Jessie can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicayee11/.

Transcript Link: https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/engineering-career-conversations

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Haley Antoine Grantham ‘19 is a Safety and Crashworthiness Engineer at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. As a graduate of the Biomedical Engineering program, Haley talks about her journey from working as a Pedestrian Protection Engineer to her current role in advanced body structure and computer-aided engineering. She discusses the unique aspects of her job, such as using computer modeling tools to predict injuries and conducting physical crash tests to enhance vehicle safety for both occupants and pedestrians. Haley also shares her involvement in Toyota's recruitment efforts and leadership roles within the company.

Transcript Link: https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/engineering-career-conversations

She can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-antoine/

Editor: Melissa Bazley

Kasim Khan ’20 is a research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, a global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Kasim discusses his path from being a Chemical Engineering student to his current role, where he advises clients on energy storage technologies and operations. He describes his day-to-day activities, which include aggregating quantitative and qualitative information to develop research reports and pricing forecasts. Kasim also shares his long-standing interest in climate and energy issues, highlighting his commitment to making a positive impact in the industry.

Kasim can be found on Twitter/X: @kawesomekhan

He recommends the following resources:

The Economic Dispatch (economicdispatch.substack.com) - an energy & society newsletter he started with a couple friends.

Stephen Markley’s “The Deluge” - fantastic, gripping climate fiction novel.

Cornell Energy Connection- https://www.cornellenergy.org/cec

Editor: Melissa Bazley