I am a craftsman who specializes in systems architecture, systems engineering, and the creation of system models using SysML. I operate the Systems Architecture Guild YouTube channel as a service to the systems engineering and modeling community.To use a quote from IDEO, I am a "T-shaped" person, with a broad span of knowledge coupled with key areas of depth. My background includes systems architecture and engineering, failure analysis, 6 Sigma and quality methodologies, value engineering, test planning and coordination, and the design & release of automotive components. I am passionate about the importance of good systems architecture and engineering to ensure the success of products. I am one of a handful of individuals to have both the Expert Systems Engineering Professional and OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional-Model Builder Advanced certifications and am committed to helping realize the full potential of the emerging discipline of Model-Based Systems Engineering.My father was a tool & die maker, so I easily relate to most skilled tradesmen (since I am "fairly handy for a college guy") and understand the realities of successfully executing designs. I believe that the craftsman model that worked for centuries in the skilled trades is equally applicable to system modeling; I independently adopted a number of practices that are similar to the software craftsmanship movement (see Mancuso's book on the topic).I am comfortable speaking to large groups (routinely emceeing local events with dozens of dignitaries in attendance) and have excellent written and oral communications skills. I regularly teach systems architecture and engineering to colleagues as well as students (in my role as an adjunct professor).