1. Chabot Community College Guest Lecture
PRESENTED BY:
EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS
GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS
JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY

2. Topics For Discussion Introductions
Chabot College – Engineering Fundamentals
University – College of Engineering
Internships
Engineering Professions

3. Jose M. Servanda II Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002
Transferred to UC Berkeley in Fall 2005
Interned with W. L Gore & Associates’ Medical Division in 2006
Graduated Spring 2007
Employed by Penumbra, INC
December Present

4. Emiliano L. Esparza Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002
Transferred to UC Davis in Civil Engineering
Internship with the Port of Oakland
Graduated Spring 2008
Experience
McGuire & Hester, Heavy Civil Eng Construction
Currently employed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

5. Garrick Bornkamp Chabot College - Enrolled Spring 2003
Transferred to UC Davis in Mechanical Engineering
Internship with Lockheed
Network Specialist Intern
Graduated Winter 2008
Employed by ERG Aerospace

6. Chabot College Engineering Fundamentals
Fundamentals = Foundation of Eng Knowledge
Tips for Success
Consult with academic advisors & instructors
Make a plan
Establish a network of engineering colleagues
Get to know your fellow engineering classmates
Create study groups
Attend instructors’ office hours
Utilize your resources available to you
Use the Math Lab and Tutoring Centers
Schedule an appointment to have resume reviewed the career center (for internships)

7. University College of Engineering
Declared Major
Tips for Success
A new environment - adapt quickly!
Build a network
Join a club
Make new friends, but keep in touch with Chabot friends
Meet your professors
Utilize resources available to you
Career Center
Academic Counselors

8. Internships Port of Oakland Lockheed Martin W.L. Gore & Associates
Surveying
Project bidding & scheduling
Lockheed Martin
Network Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates
Conducted time studies
Performed IQ/OQ/PQ on various equipment

9. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
W. L. Gore & Associates
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
(AAA) Devices

10. Internships Valuable industry experience
Learn the tricks of the trade
Some education is outside of the textbook
Allows you to explore a career path
Find which specific part of engineering is for you

11. Engineering Professions
“Having an engineering degree is like having an ace in your back pocket.”
- Mr. Mayer
With a degree in Engineering, your job opportunities are limitless.
According to 2008 data from Spencer Stuart on S&P 500 CEOs, 21% of them have an undergraduate degree in engineering.

12. Conclusion Take Home Points Other Advice Build a Network
Utilize your resources at Chabot/UC
Study, Study, and oh more Studying!
Other Advice
Master time management skills
Factor in time for yourself
Learn as much as your can about your major, requirements, courses, and desired school of transfer
Speak with employers

13. Questions? Emiliano Esparza, CE, UCD Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD
Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD
Jose M. Servanda II, ME, UCB