Adam Kall
Kall Morris Inc
Marquette, MI USA
"You do become an expert when you spend months of time to really understand the problem you’re dealing with."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
The challenge of space debris has not been tackled yet, which means that building a solution is all about realizing what we don't know and seeking out the resources to learn. Because of that, I believe that, while preferable, an education and experience come second to a thirst for knowledge. If you're completely dedicated to learning, you can do well in a company that is trying to achieve something that hasn't been done before.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Northern Michigan University
Graduate Degree
Data Science
Elmhurst University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I earned a double major in mathematics and computer science from Northern Michigan University.
2.
While in school, I completed a summer internship with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and worked as a systems analyst for Arconic.
3.
After graduating, I went on to earn my master’s degree in data science.
4.
I moved to New York because the job opportunities in technology seemed more plentiful in a big city.
5.
I was working as a revenue management analyst for JetBlue Airways in New York City when two friends from college and I co-founded Kall Morris Inc.
6.
We decided to establish the company in Marquette, Michigan, because the work we do isn’t defined by a specific location—we prioritized a location with a low cost of living and high quality of life.
7.
Our goal at Kall Morris Inc is to eliminate debris in orbit—I lead the technology to help reach our goal.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I need to move to a big city for job opportunities.
How I responded:
After college, I moved from Marquette, Michigan—an area I loved—to New York City for a job. While there may be more opportunities in the city, it wasn't right for me. My friend from college was experiencing a similar yearning to move back to Marquette. We decided that we could create our own opportunity by moving back and building our own company. It turns out that there is a demand for our work in this area and we can now start to provide it. By prioritizing quality of life, we're succeeding.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I still struggle with this sometimes but I think the key to overcoming imposter syndrome is giving yourself the time to become an expert. I may experience doubts but I know that I know what I'm talking about because I've put in the time to learn.