Interview With Stephen Gates From MyPLCtraining.com
Learn From Highly Competent Professionals. As the saying goes you won't know the skill of a person standing next to them, but you will discover their competence when working with them. Get a snapshot into the world of PLC programing through the eyes of professional programmer. Logix Magazine asked Stephen Gates from MY PLC Training.com for an interview with him for our spotlight on a pro feature. He granted us a unique view into his life and career experiences. ***************************************** So Who Is Stephen Gates? I graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology. He has worked as an engineer at a small family-owned electrical switchgear business. One of his main responsibilities has been to program industrial automation devices (mostly PLCs) to automate switchgear, generators and substation switches. He recently, his Professional Engineer's License in Nebraska. When I'm not working, He loves hanging out with my wife and other family and friends. And is a Bible-Believing Christian and music-lover.An Insider's View From an Automation Professional How did you get started? I started learning PLCs in college at Missouri University of Science & Technology. The instructor had worked in factories and plants implementing automation/PLC systems for years before he became a teacher. I learned a lot from his class! I still recommend his textbooks: here. Read the full article
