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Sep 04, 2024

Leading Successful Energy Companies Focused on Smart Building Technology

Stephen Lynch, E’89, electrical engineering, has successfully led companies that produce technologies to efficiently manage and distribute energy across networks of power sources, including devices on the edge. Both the technical expertise and people skills he learned while on co-op have contributed to his success.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 29, 2024

Co-ops Helped Alumnus Reach Top Tier of Computer Industry

Quincy Allen, E’82, electrical engineering, attributes his three co-ops to setting him apart from others when he graduated and landed a job at Xerox Corp., where he eventually became president of its Production Systems Group. Today, he continues to support technology companies as a board member.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 27, 2024

Becoming an Industry Leader in Flow Management and Control

David Wyatt, E’88, electrical engineering, was featured in Northeastern’s Spotify episode “Shoot for the Stars, Land on the Moon feat” where he discusses his journey from co-op to starting Wyatt […]

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 26, 2024

Co-ops Are Integral to Logical Thinking

Bud Pirrello, E’51, electrical engineering, says Northeastern and the co-op experience was the impetus for applying logical thinking to develop innovative solutions during his 70-plus-year career across a variety of positions and industries.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 07, 2024

Gaining Vital Industry Experience Through Boston Edison Co-ops

Co-ops at Boston Edison Electric gave Walter Rowell, E’58, electrical engineering, unique opportunities to combine course concepts with practical applications and immerse himself in the workforce. His experiences propelled him into a successful career in the power industry.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jul 31, 2024

Building a Lifelong Career Through Co-op

After completing multiple co-ops at Digital Equipment Corporation, Willy Burgess, E’81, computer science, was offered to return as a full-time employee, which marked the start of a decades-long career.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Ankit Mittal, PhD’24, Electrical Engineering

Ankit Mittal, PhD’24, electrical engineering, focused his research on developing solutions for robust ultra-low power radio connectivity. Among many other accomplishments, he authored or contributed to 12 journal papers and 10 conference papers.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Julian Gutierrez, PhD’24, Computer Engineering

Julian Gutierrez, PhD’24, computer engineering, focused research on the development of a new class of high-performance algorithms used in Global Navigation Satellite Systems. After graduating, he joined as a computer research engineer at the Safety Critical Avionics Systems Branch at NASA Langley Research Center.

Electrical & Computer Engineering