Greetings and what have you

Welcome esteemed classmates and colleagues to the inaugural post of my e-commerce blog.

My name is John Akin and I am an MS PM student that looks to graduate in August. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! In 2007, I received a BS in electrical engienering from UConn (Go Huskies!) and am now a project engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand working on the control system for the new Pratt and Whitney PurePower engine.

As part of an attempt at a "work-life balance", I've found time to pursue hobbies beyond work and school. I enjoy reading, attempting to play golf, autocrossing (I intend to graduate to track racing this summer), and international travel.

On that last topic, I'm currently in Turkey visiting family for the first time in quite a while. It's been an excellent trip so far, and I suspect my posts in the immediate future will have more on that topic.