Engineering 360° | From Problem to Product: Designing with a Systems Mindset
Join Mike Virdone as he explores how engineers can use a systems mindset and product concepts to keep the core problem at the center of the solution and deliver outcomes that are both technologically sound and exciting for users and stakeholders. Mike's career spans roles as an individual contributor, technology research & developer, systems engineer, program/product manager, and team lead. Some key highlights of his career include expertise in FPGA and electronic design, RADAR and communications signal processing, spacecraft system development, and mission design.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWhere
Engineering BuildingRoom: ENGR 106
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