Hi, I'm Robert Monaco. Currently I live in Statesville, NC, but my city of birth is Toledo, OH. My reasons for becoming an engineer strongly overlap with why I moved out of state. I want to expand my opportunities for work, and create systems that people will use daily. Day-to-day products, such as hair dryers, washing machines, and other home appliances seem interesting to me due to their rugged construction and the need to survive tens of thousands of use cycles at a cheap price point. I am most interested in taking 3D design classes, as well as management and economics courses. I believe that it's difficult to provide an outstanding product at an outstanding price, and that is a problem that I feel keen to tackle. I consider my strengths my ability to remain focused under pressure, my dedication to what I do, and my constant search for knowledge. Interestingly, my weaknesses are intertwined with my strengths. Although I am focused, I tend to cooperate less under pressure. My dedication can sometimes cause me to focus deeply on one part of a project instead of being mindful of the bigger picture. Also, sometimes I will get hung up over the theory behind a procedure or solution rather than embrace its practical outcomes.

While I can't think of any personal facts that are critical for the world to know, I learned how to drive manual transmission vehicles at 7 years old. I was also a musical prodigy in my middle school and high school years, thanks to my father who has always been committed to practicing the guitar. All in all, this assignment taught me that it is important to structure folders and names correctly, and that the ability to talk about oneself in a professional manner is still an elusive and sought-after skill.