The Interview of Gabriel Calar

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The Interview of Gabriel Calar

• Presentation by Joshua Smith

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Introduction

• The person interview was Gabe Calar
• He is an ISE graduate from Mercer University
• He is currently working for General Dynamics, and
  is a production engineer for them.

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General Dynamics

• It was formed in 1952
• It has four business groups Aerospace, Combat
  systems, Marine Systems, and Information Systems
  and Technology
• The company does business involving vehicles,
  systems, tools, and munitions
• They are involve in aviation, marine, and land
  type situations

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His Job Now

• Gabe was able to get this job lined up a month
  before he graduated
• He works with mostly mechanics and managers
• There is some traveling in his job. He may go on
  business trips ranging from 3-4 days up to 2-3
  weeks.

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Industrial Stuff

• Lean and six sigma are know and practiced at the
  company Gabe works at, but he doesnt use it to
  much himself.

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Internships

• First internship was with Rheem (Deals with AC
  and heating units)
• The second was Boeing( Does aerospace type stuff)

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School Involvement

• Gabe followed the ISE track
• He was not involved in any programs
• He has also read The Goal

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Life Now

• Gabe said that his education was enough
  sufficient for his career
• His job does not keep him from a social life,
  except for the occasional business trips.

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Questions and Discussion

• Contact Information
• Josh Smith Joshua.Michael.Smith_at_student.Mercer.ed
  u
• Gabe Calar
• Gabriel.Calar_at_gd-ots.com