{"id":462,"date":"2021-02-04T23:22:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T23:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/youngalum\/?page_id=462"},"modified":"2021-10-25T14:50:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T14:50:08","slug":"will-culpepper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecm.eng.auburn.edu\/wp\/youngalum\/will-culpepper\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Culpepper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What brought you to Auburn and to your major?<\/strong>
As a first generation Auburn student, I chose Auburn for many familiar reasons: great engineering programs, amazing university culture, and a student body size that\u2019s just right. I knew I wanted to be an engineer like my father, but I wasn\u2019t sure what particular path was the best fit for me so I started as an undeclared engineering major. As I delved further into the curriculum, I decided to pursue wireless engineering because of its unique subject matter and exposure to it during my internships at a satellite communications company.<\/p>\n

Tell me your story about your path since graduation regarding your career?<\/strong>
After graduation I worked for AT&T for 4 years in Dallas, TX where I was a part of their young engineering leadership program called the Technology Development Program. I currently work for Southern Company in Birmingham, AL as a Data Analyst within Commercial Operations where I support various groups by providing ad hoc data analysis projects, data visualizations or dashboards within Power BI, and creative solutions to all types of data problems using a host of tools and software.<\/p>\n

How did your Auburn engineering education prepare you for what you are doing now?
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I learned many things during my time at Auburn, but I think the greatest tools I acquired there were the abilities to think critically, troubleshoot issues, and problem solve creatively.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give students at Auburn?<\/strong>
Definitely get involved in organizations outside of the classroom. You\u2019ll make great friends and expand your skills which will help you tremendously after graduation.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite Auburn memory or War Eagle moment?<\/strong>
I was lucky enough to experience the Kick Six and the Miracle at Jordan Hare. Storming the field twice in one season is just a small sample of my favorite memories at Auburn. I have so many more I could share!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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