Walter Schmidt , 1941Started with specific voluntary in Electrical Engineering.Studied Electrical Engineering at the Wuppertal University Germany.Diploma Degree 1965Professional work at BBC Baden- Switzerland as High Voltage Engineer. ( Continue..)Active at several steps within BBC – later ABB for technical and engineering work. Main activities in development of SF6 switchgear as group and Resort Leader. Lateron also responsible for Quality Assurance and for Dielectric and thermal problems in Development of HV Apparatus and especially Circuit Breakers.1986 deputy division manager responsible for techniques &development and sales – later on also for manufacturing of Varistors and Surge Arresters.As Vice president until July 2003 responsible for the ABB profit center Varistors and Surge Arresters in Switzerland. Since 2004 free consultant and 2004 partner of SERD GmbH - see homepage