Professional:I am a Senior Technology Design Engineer, a Project Manager, and a Consultant. I have over 15 years’ experience in strategic planning, design, implementation, installation, construction management and overall project management of state-of-the-art telecommunications and technology systems. Working with educational (University and K-12), healthcare and A/E/C teams, I have provided the technology expertise for successful completion of projects ranging from design to installation to commissioning and occupancy. I have worked on small projects to major programs that include multimillion dollar, multi-discipline and multi-location projects. I am an RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)with the Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) organization, actively participating in conferences, regional events, and committee meetings. I have experience with California OSHPD and DSA plan check and onsite inspection acceptance.Personal:I am a southern California native that is active in the outdoors, a creative soul who is extremely curious. “Blue Minded” by nature, I am just starting out in the blogging world, hoping to open people’s minds to their own creativity, not to mine… Let’s see where this goes.I have been told that I am indeed a dichotomy, an engineer with strong social and creative sides.Ciao for now, Joie