Profile - Phill Goldman
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Meet Phill Goldman
Medical Device Manufacturing program
Dayton, MN
Question and Answer
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What originally brought you to Anoka-Ramsey?
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After 16 years in the disc drive business, I became part of the ‘great recession’ in 2009. I decided to refocus my career on biomedical devices. I’ve earned a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, but that alone was not enough.
Most biomedical companies require three-five years’ experience in the industry for many roles, and working through the Biomedical program at Anoka-Ramsey sort of 'short circuited' that requirement, something an electrical engineer can appreciate.
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What would you cite you as one of the best aspect of Anoka-Ramsey?
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Engineering school and company-supplied training tend to be quite specific and bit insular. The variety of course content and the diversity of student viewpoints served to provide a broader, more complete view of industry.
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Do you feel you overcame a unique or specific personal obstacle in the pursuit of your education?
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Returning to college after 24 years away isn’t unique, but it was new to me. Could I pick up study habits I had in the 1980’s while my life had become more complex? Happily, it all came back.
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What is one thing you want people to know about the Biomedical Technology program at Anoka-Ramsey?
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The Biomedical Device Manufacturing program fits perfectly with the needs of companies like Medtronic, among many others. The coursework forms a wonderful foundation for success, even for seasoned workers. I’ve been recommending it to both new and aspiring medical device team members.
Fun Facts
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Fast Fact #1
Phill started employment at Medtronic at the same time he began his studies at Anoka-Ramsey.
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Fast Fact #2
Phill's internship at Medtronic became permanent employment, and he cites his Anoka-Ramsey studies as "instrumental" in his early success with the company.
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