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Mario Gomez Highlight
The biggest thing about being a leader is you want to set up your team to succeed not for the sake of glory, but for the sake of the people themselves.
About Mario
- I was unsure of what I wanted to pursue as a career, so I took a break after high school to think about it while working at a grocery store.
- A friend’s mom worked in administration at Indiana Tech, so I toured the campus, fell in love with the engineering department, and decided to enroll.
- As school went on, I realized that human behavior and interactions captivated me more than engineering, so I switched my major from engineering to psychology.
- After college, I struggled to figure out what I really wanted to do—I bounced around retail positions, tried my hand at manufacturing, and even worked as a restaurant cook.
- After a huge personal loss, I really took a hard look at my life and career—it pushed me to pursue a role at Fort Wayne Metals, starting in the shape set department.
- I moved to lead roles across various departments, mastering the large and minute complexities of metal production.
- I was selected for a challenging role in research and development, focusing on innovative medical and aerospace materials.
- Now, I balance the autonomy of research and development projects with collaborative efforts, constantly learning and adapting.