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Chris shares his invaluable insights and experiences from his remarkable 35+ year career in medical device innovation. He discusses how he got into engineering without a formal degree, his early career path working at startups in Silicon Valley, and advice for others looking to get into engineering.

Main Topics:

• How Chris got into engineering through curiosity and building things rather than deciding on it as a career
• His early challenges in math but passion for science and technology
• His first medical device job at a startup building test equipment
• Advice for getting into engineering without a degree by learning on the job.  

About the guest: Chris is an accomplished leader in the field of engineering, boasting a robust background in project management and development within the medical devices sector. His impressive career includes roles at notable companies where he has led teams through complex projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency. As someone who's navigated the fast-evolving terrain of medical technologies, Chris brings a treasure trove of insights on career acceleration, leadership, and adapting to the technological shifts in engineering.

Links:
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Chris’ Websites

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