It means that you are not just designing high-power devices or circuits. You are shaping the backbone of MultiMarket applications like particle accelerators, industrial heating systems, and plasma generators. You are solving problems at the frontier of high-power GaN technology, where reliability, ruggedness, efficiency, and thermal behavior can determine the success or failure of an entire system. You are trusted not only for your skills but for your mindset and judgment.

There are challenges, no doubt. Being one of few means visibility is high, and that brings both extra pressure and unexpected opportunities. Over time, that visibility becomes a form of influence. It becomes a way to shape how inclusion is practiced rather than just discussed. You gain the chance to redefine what leadership looks like in this space.

By refusing to choose between technical brilliance and authenticity. Leadership is not about echoing others. It is about setting your own pace. I do not try to fit into an outdated mold of what a technical leader should look like. I focus on delivering results, asking the right questions, and creating space for others to contribute their best work.

RF is not just about Wi-Fi. It is power amplifiers, electromagnetic theory, board layout, thermal management, and signal integrity, all interacting at once. It is physics at full intensity. And it is far from plug-and-play only. It is sweat, math, and a touch of magic combined.

Yes, and in RF that mindset helps. At high power, design becomes deeply intuitive. You are not just calculating. You are visualizing fields, anticipating coupling, and shaping physical space to achieve performance. There is creativity involved even when it is grounded in hard science.

Tools are essential, but they are not the foundation. The real value lies in understanding the problem, asking the right questions, and applying engineering judgment. Tools support decisions, but they do not make them. Critical thinking and curiosity are what separate routine design from meaningful innovation.

It can feel that way. Each industry comes with its own technical and regulatory requirements, cost constraints, and performance expectations. The challenge is to adapt, learn fast, and design robust solutions that can be scaled. It is a continuous learning process, and that is what keeps the work exciting.

You need both. Simulation gives you confidence that your design will work. Market understanding ensures that what you build actually matters. Balancing technical depth with commercial awareness is critical, especially for MultiMarket applications for which technology and customer needs can shift quickly.

There have been technical milestones I am proud of, such as seeing a high-power amplifier perform flawlessly in a mission-critical system. But the most meaningful feedback I have received came from other engineers. That matters.

Do not wait for validation. Ask questions early. Speak up, even if you are the only one in the room who sees things differently. The things that make you feel like an outsider at first, may turn out to be your greatest strengths. Trust those instincts and stay curious.