Asked by a

Which projects are Brent A. Smith most proud of?

What are some of your favorite parts about your job?

Working with others in developing concepts and solutions to problems.



What are some of the biggest challenges of your job?

Finding new business that fits our skill mix.



What project(s) are you most proud of?

Salmon restoration, Unmanned Air Vehicles, Underwater systems.



What kind of educational background or training did you need to get started in your field?

4 year college (WSU) in Physical Science and Computer Science.



In your field, what qualities are most important for someone to have?

Being able to apply what you have learned. Problem solving skills.



What advice do you have for someone interested in a career in marketing or business?

Get as deep of an understanding as possible in what you are selling. Be aware of new technology that is competing with your capabilities.

What specific role do you play at your company?

Overall responsibility for the day to day contractual efforts (primarily advanced research and development), marketing, HR, proposal writing, procurement oversight.



What are some things you do in a typical work day?

Work with customers, vendors, and employees to keep programs on track. Continue to work on new business pursuits and stay connected with previous customers to see if they have a need for more of our help. Work with the partners and employees to derive more efficient methods for getting the projects done quickly but with quality.



What resources do you use in your work (software, equipment, reference materials, Web sites, etc.)?

PC applications, primarily the Internet, test equipment, machinist tools.



What made you decide to do the work you're doing?

I was always interested in engineering and solving problems. While at college I took Computer Science classes and was lucky enough to be hired by Boeing as a software engineer. Over time I was allowed to expand into other engineering areas (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Systems).



What were you most surprised about when you started working in your field?

That there was so much to learn and areas to pursue.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Brent A. Smith said he is most proud of work on: Salmon restoration, Unmanned Air Vehicles, and Underwater systems.

Would you like me to format the full interview into a short bio or Q&A page?