08/13/2026
Congratulations to Keith, one of today’s featured . After graduation, Keith said, “Since I'm 30 years into my career, this degree wasn't about starting out, it was about leveling up. I've spent decades on the technical side of control systems integration, and the MEM was my way of formalizing the leadership and business skills I'd been picking up informally along the way. My plan now is to continue contributing to a senior leadership role by overseeing multiple project teams, shaping company strategy, and mentoring the next generation of engineers coming up through the ranks. I want to use what I learned about organizational behavior, financial decision-making, and strategic planning to help my company grow more intentionally, rather than just reacting to whatever project lands on our desk next.”
Of his time work on his graduate degree, Keith said, “Honestly, going back to school as a working professional gave me a different kind of favorite memory than I had the first time around. It's the opportunity where I got to interact with others from all different points in their careers, many just starting their careers, and realizing how much I learned from their fresh perspectives on technology and problem-solving even as I was the one with the "real-world experience." It reminded me that good ideas don't care how long you've been in the field.”
