If you’re like me, you don’t have time to read anything, let alone a blog. My colleagues at Corporate thought it would “be good” if I started blogging. Well, here I am. I’ve joined the dark side (no offense to the other bloggers).

But I only agreed to blog under one condition: to write about things that can actually help you do your job – and making sure to keep it simple and useful.

Just so you know a little about where I’m coming from … I’m an electrical engineer by trade and have worked in automation for over 23 years. Before joining Belden in 2009, I served as an application engineer and led the Systems Integrator Program at Rockwell Automation. I also played a role in inventing and launching automation networks such as DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP and helped to form the non-profit Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA). Read more »