One of the questions I am often asked by fans is what I do for my other career. If you have been reading these blogs, you’ve probably noticed that I have been almost creative in not mentioning anything about my workday. Truthfully, I love what I do for General Electric. My feeling, however, is that many people may be bored by my daily activities at work. In truth, compared to racing at 190-plus mph, it does sound a little humdrum, but to me, it’s exciting and challenging.

I will have worked here in Minden for 13 years as of April 2006. I work for the Energy Division of General Electric. It is a large division and encompasses a variety of businesses related to all types of energy. There are multiple tiers below that, and where I work, there are four businesses within that level.

I have held three different titles over the last four years, but each is somewhat similar in responsibilities. I am currently a global supply chain programs leader. Basically, I support the manufacturing facilities with process improvements and time utilization. I use specific data from each business to create reports and develop ideas to help product move more efficiently through the manufacturing and shipping departments. My areas of focus are usually production, inventory, and logistics. Simply, how you build it, how you store it, and how you ship it is my area of concern.

Usually there is an overall software system that helps each business plant operate. I obtain the data from that business system and utilize different tools to put it in a format to help make improvements. Really, data is like another language; you just have to know what it is saying when you read it.

My focus is analyzing data; however, I spend the majority of time in meetings and presenting results. Each business is unique and has different areas of need. I guess I would call myself a problem solver. I help processes and machines work more efficiently.

Similar to NHRA Drag Racing, I have the opportunity to work all over the United States and with a great group of people.

Well, it’s Friday and poker night, so I will be back to tell you about the weekend.