Position Statement of Luis T. Gandia

The world is going through a transformation - a transformation that affects both the industrial and the economic world. Our planet is being fundamentally reshaped by the information and technology revolution, which is supplanting the industrial revolution.

The IEEE, as the world's largest technical organization must take a leadership role in managing this revolution. We must be prepared to offer our members, the products and services necessary to survive in today's high technological world, and to grow and prosper within it.

IEEE is doing an excellent job in serving researchers and academics with excellent tools, publications and programs. However, we are not meeting the needs of our industrial membership, our design and practicing engineers. Programs, publications and services geared toward this creative and innovative group must be expanded.

During my 46 years of experience as a professional engineer and more than 30 years of dedicated involvement in international voluntary organizations, I have learned to interact with my peers, hear their concerns with deep interest, and then act. We must listen if we are to know about the needs of our members.

Biography:

Mr. Gandía received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico.

After serving in the Army as an artillery officer, he joined a construction company, as a practicing engineer. In this capacity he was responsible for the design and construction of a number of high voltage distribution lines and substations.

He is a Professional Engineer since 1956.Using the knowledge acquired and from further studies in business administration, management and finances, he organized his own business in 1962. The business has grown considerably because of his ability to work with, motivate and understand people.

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