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David's work combines: Armed Services, Technology, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Turpin High School
Bachelor's Degree
Civil Engineering, General
Auburn University
Graduate Degree
Accounting and Business/Management
North Carolina State University
Certification
Nuclear Engineering
Naval Reactors
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Vice President, Personal Lines Technology:
Bachelor's Degree: Management Information Systems, General
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
Transition into a new industry from the military would be challenging. I was often pointed towards the manufacturing industry based on my engineering and military service.
How I responded:
Know Yourself; connect with your passions and your strengths. If you maximize the time you spend in these areas, you will contribute more and reach a sense of fulfillment that will enable a settled sense of self that many are striving for. Regardless of the specific function / role you perform, ensure you are culturally and principally aligned with your organization. If you are not, it is only a matter of time before that creates both an emotional and physical toll.