I am a technologist by education but my real training comes from 25+ years of servicing the mining industry. I feel privileged to have worked in mining from different vantage points: including the Supply Chain, Field Services, and now Manufacturing. Though my travels, both domestic and international, I've had the pleasure to work with numerous people who are both talented and interesting. Those relationships will be cherished forever. Now working with my Technology Innovations team, I'm fascinating that RFID technology designed in the 70s, could be hardened and applied to mining to re-enforce safety procedures and boost emergency preparedness.