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THE ENGINEER AND THE CONSULTANT
How Engineers Can Have Successful Careers in the Consulting Industry
Presented by Booz | Allen | Hamilton
Agenda
• Welcome and panel introductions • The Development Engineer vs. the Consulting Engineer • Keys to a successful career in consulting • Consulting at Booz Allen • Applying engineering expertise to consulting: a case study • Questions and answers
Panel and Hosts
Dr. Christal Gordon Associate, JCC Account Group
Andre Lewis Associate, JHT Account Group
Richard-Duane Chambers Associate, JCC Account Group
Arnett Brown III Senior Lead Engineer, JCC Account Group
Veronica Nelson Senior Associate, People Services
Truth in fiction?
Tony Stark: The Engineer
Origin: billionaire engineer discovers the weapons he designed are being sold on black market; builds armored suit to get them back.
Tony Stark: The Consultant
After a rocky start, Stark provides S.H.I.E.L.D. with repulsor technology, improved Quinjets – and one megalomaniacal android.
(Not everyone is cut out to be a consultant!)
Truth in fiction? (the sequel)
“APB” – new TV series
Premise: billionaire engineer brings next-gen technology to police precinct to fight crime.
Episode 1 – officers given advanced Tasers instead of guns.
(Didn’t go over so well.)
Lesson learned: you can’t just drop technology on a problem and expect it to be solved.
What’s in a name?Research vs. Development vs. Consulting
Engineer in Development • Creator • Focus on the project • Leverages the science • Occasional contact with the client
Engineer in Consulting • Adviser • Focus on the market • Sells the science • Frequent contact with the client
Engineer in Research • Pioneer • Focus on the subject • Discovers the science • What client?
The Consulting Engineer’s Toolkit
Gained in college: • Analysis skills • Research skills
Gained on the job: • Project management skills • Technical expertise
Gained with time, exposure: • Understanding of the technology space • Communication skills
The DARPA Model(Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)
Nearly 100 program managers (PMs): • Come from industry, academia, or other government agencies • Each has a 3-5 year term • Responsible for 2-3 programs, as well as other seedlings and studies
Systems Engineering Technical Assistants (SETAs) support the technical offices • Manage PM schedules and budget, arranges funding for performers
• STEM background not required • Provide technical advice to the PM, support new program starts,
assist in managing performer deliverables, reports and transition activity
• STEM background and experience required • Support office directors in program oversight, recruiting, and office
technical strategy • STEM background required
YMMV(Your Mileage May Vary)
Booz Allen Hamilton: 3500 Engineers (not in consulting roles) • Some serve in different roles for multiple clients
Today’s seminar is focused on “Management Consulting” • Consultants can support development and even research
Independent Consulting • Professional registration is a legal requirement to “practice
engineering” • Professional Engineer (PE) license requirements:
• Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam • Complete four years of progressive engineering experience under a PE • Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
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