William,(Bill)”Stripes”, (Will)“Sparky” M.

Commander
DISC Type : D

Research Volunteer at Mayo Clinic

United States

Overview

With over 40 years of experience, William is an engineering expert who has converted organizational goals into market-ready products in avionics and electronics. He has a background in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington and the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Colleagues describe him as having strong technical ability, dedication, and a good eye for detail.

William is a passionate photographer who shares his collections online. Despite facing disability from past injuries, he maintains a unique sense of humor, even founding a venture named "Farce Book Fart Checkers LLC. " He actively volunteers for medical research studies on back pain at institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Vanderbilt University.

He co-holds the original Iridium Emergency Datalink Patent, which has since evolved to support global ADSB (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) coverage for aircraft.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

FPGA & PCB Design
He owns professional groups for FPGA, Programmable Devices, and MixedSignal Electronics/PCB Design, and has authored articles on the topic of FPGAs.
Avionics Technology
Owns an Avionics Design Group and co-holds the patent for the Iridium Emergency Datalink, a critical system for global aircraft tracking.
Engineering Curriculum
As an Educational Consultant for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, he provides input on curriculum to better prepare students for the industry.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2024
Research Volunteer at Mayo Clinic
10-2022
Research Volunteer at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
2-2021
Guest Lecturer at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
7-2020
Parttime Tutor at University of Iowa
12-2018
Co-Owner at BREADROOT

Education

Electrical from United States Air Force Test Pilot School
1988 - 1990
Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington

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