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Darren Austin
Engineer, Siemens
Location: Orlando, FL United States
Joined: May 6th, 2008
About   (request update)
I love to laigh and I love to witness joy in others. Laughter is the cure to most ills of this world especially those self-inflicted, self-controllable ills. Let's enjoy life, it's the only one we have.

I am a man who strives for continuous growth both personal & professional. I learn something new about myself and others daily and I try to make the best of that knowledge so that I can better myself and others that are around me.
My Interview Question
Are we doing enough to help ourselves become better peeps and our community become a better place to reside and raise a family
Current Whereabouts:
Becoming a better father & provider for my daughter's, a better advisor to my friends, a better man for those ladies I choose to date, a better engineer at my place of employment, a better mentor for those I assist in life, a better brother to my brother's & sistas...BEING BETTER
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Currently pursuing Project Management Professional certification to supplement my BS in Engineering, my MBA in Technology Management along with my Certification as a Manufacturing Engineer. My long-term goal grows daily and is too details to list here.
Website:
http://D.successinlife@gmail.com
Education   (request update)
S Carolina St Univ class of 2000
Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering
Campus Organization:
Kappa Kappa Psi
Claim To Fame:
Realizing that no one can stop you from reaching your goals if you have desire & motivation, there is a way. Know Thyself, be true to one's self and get yours so you can help others get there's.
Most Memorable Moment:
Thru my SCSU Jazz Band support & BLack College Network: Meeting Dizzy Gilespi, Max Roach. Becoming a father while at SCSU, graduation from SCSU, my 1st day on the yard as an independent student (WOW!!), meeting Sammy Davis Jr at the fund raiser dinner for the Fine Arts building, traveling and performing across the country, growing into the man I am...priceless!!
High School: Jean RIbault Sr High in Jacksonville, FL class of 1985
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Who's Who Among America's High School Students, National Merit Scholarship, Music Scholarship, Marching Band, Track & Field, Basketball
Best Memories:
Being in the Ribault Sr High School Marching 100, close friends, my band director, my english teacher, my history teacher, my math teacher
Experience
I currently work with Siemens as Engineer
I have 22 years of experience working in the Engineering industry.
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Guestbook Comments
Always good to see people doing well in the Fine Arts. Continued success with your music. There is nothing better than some Good Music.
Tagged by WILLIE DYCKS on 04/04/2011  
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