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Engineering Technology

Bryan Grody '05

Bryan Grody holding his diploma.
Engineering Technology

Bryan Grody '05

Hometown: Eaton, OH
Class: 2005
Major: Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

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I know I would not be where I am today, guiding the next generation of engineers, without my education at the Miami Regional Campuses.
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Bryan Grody

After graduating from Eaton High School in 2000, I started in the Electrical Engineering Technology associates program at the Miami Middletown campus. When I finished, I decided to continue in the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program at the Hamilton campus earning a bachelor's degree. While at Miami Regionals, I had earned the outstanding Engineering Student award and had co-op opportunities in manufacturing. I was an electrical engineer co-op at Visteon (Formerly Ford Motor Company). While finishing up at Miami, I made a connection that led me to my first job in the semiconductor industry. The company, SUMCO, allowed me to grow my engineering skills that I had gained in the ENT program at Miami. I would troubleshoot machines, rebuild and repair metrology equipment, and design custom equipment used in the semiconductor industry. This path guided me to the defense industry working for companies like L-3 Communications (currently L-3 Harris), Orbital ATK (currently Northrop Grumman), and Lockheed Martin. I have been involved in supporting programs that include infrared cameras, space communication equipment, missiles, and aerospace.

Ultimately, my experience brought me to where I am today. I really enjoyed my classes at the Miami University Regionals and training people in my career. I found that I could give back and become a teacher. For the past 7 and a half years, I have been teaching all different levels from middle school to adult education. I currently work for Butler Tech where I teach as a satellite instructor at Madison Local Schools. Here I teach engineering classes starting with 7th graders and hopefully inspiring seniors. We get to explore 3-D modeling, robotics, microcontrollers, 3-D printing, electronics, and many other engineering related skills.