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Engineering Career Growth: From RF Specialist to Technical Manager!
Making the transition from military to engineering isn’t just about skills.. it’s about mindset, persistence, and knowing when to take action.
In this episode of The Modern Engineer, Joseph Francis shares his journey from serving in the military to becoming a Technical Implementation Manager working with major utility clients.
He breaks down the real challenges he faced, including early career setbacks, being laid off, and learning leadership the hard way and what ultimately helped him grow into a leadership role.
If you're navigating your engineering career or transitioning out of the military, this episode gives you a practical, honest roadmap.
What You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Joseph’s current role as Technical Implementation Manager
02:30 – Military background and RF communications experience
05:00 – Transition into engineering role
07:30 – Moving into leadership and management
10:00 – Servant leadership vs micromanagement
13:00 – Career pivot and relocation decision
16:00 – Advice for military transitioning into engineering
19:00 – Lessons learned and career advice
22:00 – Final thoughts
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By Syed IshaatMaking the transition from military to engineering isn’t just about skills.. it’s about mindset, persistence, and knowing when to take action.
In this episode of The Modern Engineer, Joseph Francis shares his journey from serving in the military to becoming a Technical Implementation Manager working with major utility clients.
He breaks down the real challenges he faced, including early career setbacks, being laid off, and learning leadership the hard way and what ultimately helped him grow into a leadership role.
If you're navigating your engineering career or transitioning out of the military, this episode gives you a practical, honest roadmap.
What You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Joseph’s current role as Technical Implementation Manager
02:30 – Military background and RF communications experience
05:00 – Transition into engineering role
07:30 – Moving into leadership and management
10:00 – Servant leadership vs micromanagement
13:00 – Career pivot and relocation decision
16:00 – Advice for military transitioning into engineering
19:00 – Lessons learned and career advice
22:00 – Final thoughts
Want to be featured at my show? Schedule a Call here: Click here