“Great furnace project engineer. Has a strong understanding of furnace technologies.” John James – Furnace Tech LLC
I have known Tom for Est 5 years in my capacity as an Industrial Sales Engineer in Air Moving Equipment sales. I have worked with Tom on various projects as a Vendor, and based on his work ethic, knowledge and personality, I would rank him as one of the Top Engineers/PM’s I have worked with. I always look forward to the Opportunity to work with/on projects that Tom is managing. I know the information he provides will be accurate and professional. Jason Edmiston – Industrial Sales Engineer at Pittsburgh Air Systems / Air Industrial
Tom’s talent as a mechanical engineer and knowledge of the steel industry is unparalleled for his age. His strong work ethic and high level of skill create an irreplaceable resource when rounded out by his sense of ownership and accountability on projects. John O’Connell – Data Analytics
When Thomas started working on my projects, it became readily apparent that he was perhaps the best young engineer with whom I had the pleasure of working. That was a while ago, and he has continued to impress me.
His work ethic is second to none. He has a strong commitment to doing his job right, and understands the importance of delivering projects that are not only completed on time and within budget, but also meet the client’s needs. Additionally, he continually works to improve the design engineering process as he fully understands that quality is something that is pursued and is never fully attained. Thomas is never satisfied with his own performance and is continually thinking of what he could do better.
He is intelligent, creative, respectful, and has good leadership skills.
Thomas worked on my projects at Andritz Bricmont, and I was deeply saddened when he told me he was leaving for another opportunity. It was my loss and definitely was Tenova’s gain. I tried to convince him to stay, but I also knew he was going to a position where he could grow further, and that was much more important. It has been a great pleasure for me to watch his career develop. I truly miss working with him. David McCulloch – Experienced Engineering Executive with Background in Engineering Management and Project Management
Tom worked as a Mechanical/Project Engineer for our company during my tenure as President & CEO at Tenova Core. There are always people in your organization who clearly make a positive difference in your operation and Tom was one of those employees. I had an open door policy and although Tom was not one of my direct reports, he visited my office several times to discuss the direction of the company and his career goals. I always appreciated his open communication and feedback on business and policy issues. It reflected his genuine concern for the well-being and prosperity of the company. He took the extra initiative to get his PE while working for us. Smart, dedicated and hard-working . One of the good guys. Robert Schurko – Former CEO Tenova Core
During my time at Tenova as Director of Automation, I had the pleasure of interacting with Thomas on several project.
Thomas excellent technical knowledge helped us to have a better understanding of processes and mechanism that we needed to automate. His insights help us avoid many potential problems that would have lengthen our commissioning. He has a strong work ethic and worked closely with my group above and beyond his duties in order to improve the final products.
Beside having excellent technical skills, demonstrated in many different commissioning, site services, tuning, etc., Thomas has a gift for customer relations.
I always appreciated his professional but open and friendly attitude, as well as his constructive and out of the box thinking. And while doing an excellent work, he dedicated time to gain his P.E.
Thanks for the great time together Tom; been a pleasure working with you.
Cristian Mori – Sr. Mgr. Test Engineering at iRobot
I have enjoyed working with Tom for the past 5 years. During this time I have seen him 110% into all of his projects with excellent results. He is very detail oriented and is an excellent engineer. Eric Saunders, P.E. – Tenova
Tom is a detail oriented engineer with a very good command of mechanical power transmission systems and components. Worked with him on many projects. It’s always a pleasure to work with a confident seasoned engineer such as Tom. Chris Sanders – Director of Business Development Erie Bearings Company
I met Thomas through his LinkedIn group “Engineering Students and Recent Graduates” (ESRG), in which he connects with thousands of engineering students and practicing engineers to help guide them on successful journeys. Thomas even asked me to help moderate his group, which has allowed me to open up so many more connections in my network. Thomas is very experienced in his field, and he is extremely knowledgeable in guiding young engineers on the right path in their career. I give my highest recommendation for Thomas to be able to speak at any seminar or convention, as he will be able to educate and guide young engineers to a successful and fulfilling career. Shane J. Martin, EIT – Mechanical Engineer
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Tom. We do not work same groups but he has demonstrated excellent command on engineering subject matter and can make even the most complex mechanical concepts simple enough for us to grab.
I am always in awe of Tom’s ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even people who were initially on completely different pages
Good luck for your future endeavors. Atul Kumar Mudgal – Information technology Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services
I was given the opportunity to speak at the CCAC South campus this week at their Techies Day! What a great time providing some advice to students. I would like to thank the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania’s – Taylor Bombalski, and CCAC’s – Chantelle Bellavance for the opportunity! Thank you! #ESWP #ESRG
Thanks Jake Voorhees!
The meeting dedicated to the Big River Steel facility in USA has been the chance to present the excellence of our Material Handling System and to outline the details of the project developed for this complex.
How do you prepare for an interview? Do you read typical questions that the employer might ask? Do you practice artful responses?
The S.O.A.R. Answer Method is helpful for preparing for interview questions and I keeps you focused on the discussion while you are answering.
This answer method work well on interview questions 11 and 15 on the article
Top 20 Interview Questions and How to Answer
S – Situation Explain the context in the form of a real life story. This is the “before” picture which shows what was happening at the time of the situation.
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By Tanmay Sarkar – My first trip to Toastmasters
From childhood, I feared public speaking. In school I refused to stand on stage during morning assembly, special occasions, and certainly not to speak. I always feared what my friends and classmates would think. What if I forgot the words? What if my classmates started laughing? These questions popped into my mind every time I got close to that stage. I never felt the importance of public speaking and therefore I avoided the situation entirely.
Once I started college, I found myself lagging behind my colleagues socially speaking. I could not even introduce myself to a small bunch of students although my university hosted events, cultural programs and a variety of clubs. I avoided others and concentrated on my studies.
How can I utilize my technical skills if I cannot present them in a professional manner? How can I land an engineering job if I cannot portray how I can help an employer? I decided to overcome this problem at any cost. I do not want to live my life regretting these important skills. How?
How can I learn to overcome my fear?
Recently, I found a mentor on LinkedIn named Mr. Thomas A. Anderson. He started a group called ESRG (Engineering Students and Recent Graduates). Thomas spends his free time guiding young engineers toward their dreams. He highly recommended I join Toastmasters. On September 8, I attended my first meeting. I was beyond nervous. As I entered, the senior members shook my hand and directed me to the guest row. After a few other speeches, it was my turn to give an introduction. I read directly from my notes without expressions, proper posture, and with a monotone voice. Once I finished everyone clapped and I returned to my seat. During the meeting, I noticed that some spoke very well while others who were new like me were nervous. The members of the Toastmaster group always clapped no matter how good or bad the speech.
Toastmasters is a great place. They always cheer and clap for you. They will give you feedback to help address your faults and build your confidence. I found the right place to improve my soft skills. With the help of toastmasters and some dedication, I will be able to win the battle against my fear of public speaking.
Written By Tanmay Sarkar and Thomas A. Anderson, P.E. from the ESRG Group!
https://thomasaandersoncom.wordpress.com/why-i-joined-toastmasters/
https://thomasaandersoncom.wordpress.com/engineering-networking-opportunities/
https://thomasaandersoncom.wordpress.com/the-best-self-help-book-i-ever-read/
From childhood, I feared public speaking. In school I refused to stand on stage during morning assembly, special occasions, and certainly not to speak. I always feared what my friends and classmates would think. What if I forgot the words? What if my classmates started laughing? These questions popped into my mind every time I got close to that stage. I never felt the importance of public speaking and therefore I avoided the situation entirely.
Once I started college, I found myself lagging behind my colleagues socially speaking. I could not even introduce myself to a small bunch of students although my university hosted events, cultural programs and a variety of clubs. I avoided others and concentrated on my studies.
How can I utilize my technical skills if I cannot present them in a professional manner? How can I land an engineering job if I cannot portray how I can help an employer? I decided to overcome this problem at any cost. I do not want to live my life regretting these important skills. How? How can I learn to overcome my fear?
Recently, I found a mentor on LinkedIn named Mr. Thomas A. Anderson. He started a group called ESRG (Engineering Students and Recent Graduates). Thomas spends his free time guiding young engineers toward their dreams. He highly recommended I join Toastmasters. On September 8, I attended my first meeting. I was beyond nervous. As I entered, the senior members shook my hand and directed me to the guest row. After a few other speeches, it was my turn to give an introduction. I read directly from my notes without expressions, proper posture, and with a monotone voice. Once I finished everyone clapped and I returned to my seat. During the meeting, I noticed that some spoke very well while others who were new like me were nervous. The members of the Toastmaster group always clapped no matter how good or bad the speech.
Toastmasters is a great place. They always cheer and clap for you. They will give you feedback to help address your faults and build your confidence. I found the right place to improve my soft skills. With the help of toastmasters and some dedication, I will be able to win the battle against my fear of public speaking.
Written By Tanmay Sarkar and Thomas A. Anderson, P.E. from the ESRG Group!
Are you interested in an internship next summer? The time to start the process is quickly approaching. Just ask my friend Nikita Goswami. Nikita is pursuing her master’s degree in material science at the University of Texas at Arlington. She just completed her third internship overall and first at Tenova Inc. Here are her tips on your next internship. Read More
Are you interested in an internship next summer? The time to start the process is quickly approaching. Just ask my friend Nikita Goswami. Nikita is pursuing her master’s degree in material science at the University of Texas at Arlington. She just completed her third internship overall and first at Tenova Inc. Here are her tips on your next internship. Read More
Got an interview coming up? Follow these questions and practice your answers to win your next opportunity.
1. Tell me about yourself
Give the employer an overview of who you are professionally. You should prepare about a one-minute answer that summarizes your career, what you are good at, and your most recent job. Keep personal life out of it.
Thomas A. Anderson, P.E. 
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