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SRI's innovative thinking depends directly on the individuals who work here. Meet members of our team and learn why they joined SRI - you may discover that you would like to join the team, too. Visit Careers @ SRI for descriptions of current openings.

[Patti Burns]

Meet . . .Patti Burns

Focus @ SRI:
Site identification and environmental assessments of government and electronic facilities (i.e., radars, labs, ports, offices)

Title:
Director, Envirotechnical Program

Day in the Life @ SRI:
Helping my team quickly and proactively meet client needs; reviewing and approving; marketing; managing; trying to grow my program

Before SRI:
Technological photographer and research assistant with small engineering R&D firm in the Boston area

Academics:
BA, Duke University; MBA, University of Santa Clara

Why SRI?:
Opportunity to work with the smartest, most motivated people!

Inspiration/Perspiration (what motivates you, what irritates you ...)
Inspiration:
Teamwork resulting in successful project completions, winning proposals or acquiring a new client
Perspiration: Non-cooperation, limited vision and narrow-mindedness

Away from the Office:
Traveling, horseback riding, cooking, fly fishing, flying, SF Giants, family

Languages:
I'm not that multifaceted!

Proudest Accomplishment:
Earning the opportunity to lead the Envirotechnical Program, thereby keeping us together [group received a Department of Commerce Award of Excellence for 14 years of SRI support on the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Program]; soloed an airplane

Words of Wisdom for New SRI Team Members:
Listen to and respect your fellow staff members, be flexible, be a team member, and be humble

Best Read, Favorite Flick, Favorite Links:
"The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett, "The English Patient," too many links!


 

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