11. I come from a diverse
professional and personal
background.
These experiences allow
me to visualize and
diagnose problems and to
recommend workable
solutions.
12. A little about that diverse background:
I started out as a mechanic working on
Tractor Trailers and heavy machinery.
13. I mowed a lot of grass and
fixed a lot of lawn
equipment along the way.
14. I spent some time as a Mechanical
Engineer at Kettering University in
Flint, Michigan.
15. Due to my professional and
personal background, I
speak fluent Engineer –
unique among most
accountants.
16. I changed course, came home, and received a BS in
Business Administration – specializing in Finance - from
the University of Pittsburgh.
17. I minored in History. I have a lot of appreciation for
understanding how we got where we are! I am a closet
history geek, usually reading 2-3 history related books
monthly. Understanding past cultural, economic and
political themes can help to predict how businesses will
be impacted in the present.
18. Insurance Banking Heavy
Manufacturing
While at the University of Pittsburgh, I held three
accounting related internships. These were unique in
terms of industry and professional roles and exposed me
to a variety of experiences, problems, industries and
systems.
19. For the past five years, I’ve worked for Westinghouse
Electric Company, the largest provider of Nuclear Power
Plant Services in the world.
20. I’ve held three very distinct roles within the business:
Project Accounting
Manufacturing Accounting
Internal Auditing
Each position has taught me a new set of skills to add to
my personal toolbox. My ability to speak intelligently to
Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations,
Project Management and Quality is largely due to my
wide range of responsibilities and unique personal
background.
21. One of my core principles is to NEVER STOP
LEARNING.
I’m currently working on my Masters of Business
Administration through the University of Massachusetts.
I’m also working to obtain my Certified Internal Audit
(CIA) license.
I’m an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
22. Speaking of the NEVER STOP LEARNING mantra:
I’m a father of a six month old son. I honestly have no
idea how to raise a child, but I’m learning something new
everyday through child-father training, advise from my
family and the patient and knowing words of my lovely
wife.
23. In order to keep myself and others informed of current
events, I read, analyze, collect and share links and
articles I find throughout the internet and traditional
paperback world. This information helps to assess how
current economic, political and cultural changes will
impact the business world, the energy industry and the
accounting profession.
24. To follow along with my journey or to contact me, you
can find me as “Kevin Aufman” at:
Or send via email at:
aufman.kevin@gmail.com
