Vitaliy, a technician at ARC Nano in Minnesota, specializes in precision nanotechnology applications. Originally from Ukraine, he shares how immigrating to the U.S. and attending community college shaped his career path. This episode highlights his role in creating cutting-edge solutions for industries like healthcare and energy, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and skill-building in technical fields.

Show Notes

Vitaly works as a technician at ARC Nano in Minnesota. He emigrated from the Ukraine, went to community college, and landed a job as a technician with a hi-tech company. Now he’s working on an engineering degree to expand his job opportunities.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org.

Links from the show:

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Dakota County Technical College: https://www.dctc.edu/

ARC Nano: http://arcnano.com/

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Martin’s career began as a technician, but his ambition and dedication propelled him to an engineering role at Medtronic. Growing up in Mexico, Martin moved to Minnesota at 15, pursued community college education, and discovered a passion for healthcare technology. He reflects on how his technical expertise contributes to life-saving innovations and the importance of perseverance in overcoming career challenges.

Show Notes

Martin started as a technician and now works as an engineer at Medtronic in Minnesota. Learn about Martin’s journey from Mexico at the age of 15 and how he became a technician and ultimately an engineer at a major multi-national healthcare technology company.

The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education grant program.

Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation.

Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org.

Links from the show:
The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Dakota County Technical College: https://www.dctc.edu/

Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinadelafuente/

Medtronic: https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html

Podcast Page: https://talkingtechnicians.buzzsprout.com/

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Cierstynn is a technician at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, working on laser systems at the National Ignition Facility. Her journey to becoming a technician began with a deep interest in optics, leading her to pursue specialized training. In this episode, she shares the challenges and rewards of working on groundbreaking projects that contribute to scientific research and energy advancements.

Show Notes

Cierstynn is a technician at Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL). Learn about her job at the National Ignition Facility at LLNL and her path to becoming a technician.

The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/

Indian Hills Community College: http://www.indianhills.edu/

Laser and Optics Technology Program at Indian Hills Community College: http://www.indianhills.edu/academics/tech/laser.php

Lawrence Livermore National Lab: https://www.llnl.gov/

The National Ignition Facility, at Lawrence Livermore National Lab: https://lasers.llnl.gov/

Video about how a the National Ignition Facility works: https://youtu.be/yixhyPN0r3g

Podcast Page: https://talkingtechnicians.buzzsprout.com/

This Podcast was originally published at:
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