Joshua Lawrence
Systems Engineering Manager • Lockheed Martin
ME Engineering Management • 2017

Biography

Joshua earned a BA in Aerospace Engineering and an ME in Engineering Management.  He is currently a Systems Engineering Manager at where his past positions include Satellite Operator, Orbit Analyst, and Systems Engineer.

Q&A

What made you decide to pursue a degree or certificate in Engineering Management?
To learn how to better manage projects, people, and complex systems.

Why did you choose the Engineering Management Program at CU Boulder?
Reputation and convenient location.

How did the program help you in your career?
It helped me develop skills that I have leveraged to better manage projects and people.

What was your favorite graduate EMEN class/professor? Why?
Eben Johnson - He brought in many external speakers who all brought great lessons learned and interesting experienced points of view.

What advice would you give a new student in the program?
None of the work is busy work. You will indirectly use all of the material this program teaches in your career...even early career.

How would you summarize your experience with the program? 
A wonderful learning experience and journey of growth.