I Heard He Was an Engineer, Too

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Mathematical and into Nature
Will King has been a mechanical engineer since 2006 and he works for a really bitchin company called SRAM.  He designs tests and produces a variety of sophisticated systems for bicycles.  I don't have the privilege of knowing ALL the ins and outs of his workday, but when I do learn about the difference his work makes in the world, I get clued in on the level of pride, distinguished honor, and value that he possesses as a vital part of this industry.

This post is sounding more like an acceptance speech for someone who is not me, so...
I wanted to write about Will's work because it is a fulfilling and powerful part of who he is.  Sometimes work can be, well, not our highest source of motivation, and, for all of us, we know this, and Will is no exception.  The difference for him is that he keeps at it and sees the good in the big picture, and that doesn't stop him from giving his time every day.


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