>> I was -- I actually did my master's at USC in electrical engineering,
focused on communication systems.
And prior to that, I went to Michigan for undergrad, also in electrical engineering.
So with that degree obviously wanted to be an engineer, so I worked for the Boeing Company,
here in L.A. in their Satellite Communications Division.
And I worked there for about six years, developing a Department
of Defense Military Reconnaissance Satellite for the Air Force, Army and Navy.
Very rewarding.
Super advanced technologies, working with, you know, very, very technical and bright people
and people that have been in the industry for, you know, 20 or 30 years.
And it was a great stepping-stone for my career.
So, that's kind of what I did, you know, for the first -- starting out.
And then, once I got into industry, I realized that, you know, I just love the people aspect.
I also just love the kind of high level strategy and more kind of business-development type work.
And so that's what prompted me to go back to school
and get my MBA and transition into consulting.