George DeGrandis

Systems Engineer

Relevant Experience:5 years

Education:BS Mechanical Engineering- California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo

What is your experience in the field?

My engineering experience comes from almost four years as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace field. During that time, I worked as a design engineer on phased array antenna systems for various platforms.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT TENSENTRIC?

The most exciting part of working at Tensentric has been the ability to work on highly technical projects with great teams where the product is being used to better someone else’s life.

   IF YOU COULDN’T BE AN ENGINEER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? WHY?

I would love to be a chef. I cook all the time, but I really just want the opportunity to flambe my meals without worrying about burning my house down.

 WHAT UNIQUE SET OF SKILLS DO YOU BRING TO TENSENTRIC?

My background as a mechanical engineer gives me familiarity with the hardware of our systems, but being able to work on some amazing projects from start to finish has taught me the detail-oriented mindset needed to organize a team and deal with any problems that arise.

WHAT HOBBIES OR NON-WORK ACTIVITIES ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT?

I know it’s really cliché for someone living in Colorado but… I love to ski! I have tried to visit as many different resorts as possible as well as the Colorado backcountry.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND HOW DID YOU END UP IN COLORADO?

I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio but moved out to Steamboat springs for High School to attend a boarding school and ski. Since then, I have fallen in love with area and can’t imagine living anywhere else.

IF YOU COULD JOIN ONE ROCK BAND, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU JOIN AND WHY?

The opportunity to be a part of really any Queen performance would be something I couldn’t pass up.