Kurt Sippel
Applied Tech
Madison, WI USA
"IT is like solving a puzzle. If you really get into puzzles and trying to figure something out and that’s your jam, then this is a good industry for you."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin.
2.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was heavily focused on statistics.
3.
I wasn’t really sure what to do for a career, so I started a master’s program in urban regional planning.
4.
I was hired as an economist for the school’s sister program in public policy.
5.
That job led me into information technology.
6.
I worked in technology for the university for about eight years and then decided to leave and start my own company.
7.
I started Applied Tech in 1999 and ran the company for about 20 years before bringing investors in.
8.
Now, I no longer run the day-to-day work but am still involved with the company as a board member.
