Meet the TestEquity Engineers
Engineers Week: February 19-25, 2023.
At TestEquity, we are proud to have technical experts on staff. In fact, we employ dozens of engineers to ensure we provide the best technical expertise for our customers. Here, we’ve highlighted just a few of them that agreed to be featured during #EngineersWeek.
Farhana Khan, Senior Calibration Engineer/Quality Manager
Why did you become an engineer?
I’m not sure, but if anything, I don’t regret it.
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
To provide work that is performed ethically, accurately, and of high quality, while meeting or exceeding all applicable national and international standards.
What types of projects are you most interested in?
My background is in radio frequency metrology, and I have spent the past several years honing my skills as a calibration engineer and, more accurately, as a Metrologist thanks to my training and certification in South Africa.
I take pleasure in the process of measuring, analyzing data, and calculating the uncertainties associated with a measurement (Metrology, the science of measurement).
If you could describe engineers in one word, what would it be?
AWESOME.
What is one thing you would share for an aspiring engineer?
Despite the many obstacles I’ve faced as a woman in engineering, I encourage other young women who are considering a career in the field to keep going for it; you are just as welcome as anyone else.
Brenda Arena, Field Account Manager
Why did you become an engineer?
Being an engineer seemed like the obvious career choice for me because most of the men in my family have always worked in that field. I was supported by my loved ones despite the fact that I was a female and a math whiz.
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
Observing the cutting-edge technologies being developed by my clients and learning how they will eventually permeate our daily lives has been an exciting part of my job.
What types of projects are you most interested in?
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence that are integrated into 6G networks.
If you could describe engineers in one word, what would it be?
Builders (of our future).
What is one thing you would share for an aspiring engineer?
Engage your inquisitiveness!
Jim Barsaloux, Sales Engineer
Why did you become an engineer?
One reason I pursued a career in electrical engineering was to one day build my own high-quality car amplifier. My professional life has been shaped by the lessons I learned while trying to find that answer, which I obviously never found.
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
Being able to problem solve by critical thinking.
What types of projects are you most interested in?
Although I have a greater interest in woodworking and home improvement than in electricity, I am never one to refuse the opportunity to tackle a new electrical challenge.
If you could describe engineers in one word, what would it be?
Complex.
What is one thing you would share for an aspiring engineer?
Keep your options open and don’t specialize too much. Use this broad engineering education to launch a successful career.
Kevin Clifton, Technical Account Manager
Why did you become an engineer?
I aspired to find a career in wireless technology, where I could help people.
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
Having a team of people who all share your expertise and background is a huge help.
What types of projects are you most interested in?
High-frequency measurement problems and sensor-based projects.
If you could describe engineers in one word, what would it be?
Practical.
What is one thing you would share for an aspiring engineer?
Learn as much as you can about different kinds of programs and software.
Tony Laudano, Project Manager
Why did you become an engineer?
The inner workings of things have always captivated me. People close to me frequently brought me broken electronic devices. Since I took pleasure in making repairs and creating new circuits, I continued!
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
Working with the latest and greatest technologies and test equipment.
What types of projects are you most interested in?
RF and Automotive.
If you could describe engineers in one word, what would it be?
Fastidious.
What is one thing you would share for an aspiring engineer?
Almost everything has room for enhancement.
