Intel-Jeff Walsh (Long Post)

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PODCAST INTRO: Intro Clip: 17:50- 18:37

Hello everyone! Welcome back to (name of podcast). I'm Miri Chan, one of your co- hosts, and today we are joined by Jeff Walsh. Jeff has been working at Intel for almost 25 years and has worked in engineering for over 35 years so if you're looking for advice about your engineering career journey, this interview with Jeff was made for you.

Jeff began his engineering journey at Northeastern University where he received a degree in mechanical engineering and experienced several engineering roles through his co- op experiences. One thing that many engineering students may be struggling with is trying to make the decision of whether or not to pursue graduate school. In this interview, Jeff talks about how as a result of one of his co-op experiences, he decided to pursue his master's degree in mechanical engineering because he wanted to work in the roles that allowed him to lead people and work with teams. He had noticed at the co-op that those without a master's degree never got the chance to move to the leadership side. So, Jeff went on to pursue his masters degree in mechanical engineering at Penn State University.

After receiving his master's, Jeff began his career at the Digital Equipment Corporation where he maintained nuclear power propulsion for Navy ships. He talks about how his joint background of both nuclear and mechanical engineering helped him get this job which emphasizes the importance of being a well- rounded engineer. Jeff was originally supposed to work at IBM out of college but got caught up in a hiring freeze. However, he notes that even when most other markets are seeing layoffs, the engineering industry is often short-staffed. Especially right now, during this hiring boom as a young person, the opportunities within the industry are endless if you have the right skills and technical knowledge. He also discusses the way that the industry is trying to diversify itself and how you can tap into your diverse background, especially as a female or person of color.

Jeff became a part of Intel when DEC was acquired by Intel. He discusses how you should always tap into your luck and be ready for these kinds of opportunities because you never know when your career trajectory is going to change. While Jeff has stayed consistent with companies throughout his years in engineering, he offers advice to young engineers making the decision of whether to leave or stay at their current company. He discusses how there are many factors to consider but the most important are you personal growth as a leader and engineer as well as the alignment of your values with the company you are working for.

Jeff then offers an insider scoop to what the culture of Intel is like and what kind of engineer would best fit in with the company. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency when it comes to mechanical engineering and working for such a massive company. Following this, he gave us advice as to what he looks for specifically when hiring new engineers and how you can specialize your background and education to align with this new wave of hiring in engineering. While it's important to have the technical skills, young engineers need to learn proper people skills and ways to apply your knowledge to move up within the leadership of the engineering industry.

Jeff provides amazing advice and shares many stories from his 35 years of experience in this interview. Whether you're a young engineer in the industry, someone looking to pursue engineering, or a business student with an interest in engineering, this interview has something for you to learn. Stay tuned to hear from Jeff Walsh!

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CAPTION:

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate and future engineers need to be evolving alongside it. Jeff Walsh, the VP of GM Manufacturing at Intel has worked in mechanical engineering for over 35 years and has a lot to share about the industry, Intel, and his experiences. If you're at a point in your career where you want to pivot to a new company, this interview could give you insight on what you need to weigh before making that decision. If you're an engineering student, Jeff offers great advice on how to specialize your educational path to set you up for success in the latter years of your career. For any student with interest in engineering, Jeff gives a sneak peek into his experiences with the culture of Intel, the engineering industry, and the hiring processes of the prominent companies he has worked at within mechanical engineering. Check out this interview to hear more from Jeff Walsh!

Interviewer: Brett Hummel & Miri Chan Videographer: Bryan Avecedo

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FULL PODCAST INTRO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/171dFwK28wN5M_Cw9CMO1xesl2JA7yA3Q/view?usp=share_link

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Podcast - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1SSZB-a0hW1HkwWNZWMdfZPdmpKlTdygQ