#50 – Charles Gillis, P.E.: Engineering and art
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Drinking a Start Line IPA in honor of his hometown, Hopkinton, where the Boston Marathon starts.
His mom knew he would be an engineer long before he did.
Has an interest in art, but isn’t an artist
Artist and engineers both combine existing things in new and interesting ways.
Worked controllable pitch propellors
First job at Gillette.
Everything is fascinating if you look at it close enough
Bert gets corrected - Nypro was assembling Gillette, not Bic shavers.
The mystery of razor blade profit margin.
Has engineered several pieces of kinetic art around Boston.
To be a PE or not to be a PE.
Teaches GD&T – there is a big need for it – and related courses.
Was able to wean off of Gillette before going fully into training
Sometimes you should make your own datum.
Likes to write in his spare time.

Charles' Company www. dynamicdesignconsulting.com  
Charles blog www.thebasicdimension.com/
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
Hat tip to Joseph McDade for free use of his music "Mirrors".

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