Jeff Kent

Where are you from, where have you lived, and where do you live now?

Born and raised in Niskayuna NY, Currently living in Niskayuna, and attended Union college in Schenectady.

Where have you worked in your professional career and what did you do in those roles?

Innovative Test Solutions

In your professional life, where do you find inspiration for your work and where do you go to stay up to date on the industry?

My passion is building, designing and engineering. I love to solve problems, create solutions, improve workflow to increase productivity, and I love to work actively, getting hands on with parts and projects to get the job done.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

I often design outside of work, work on small projects with my 3D printer, working on my car, and building furniture in my woodworking shop.

What sports do you enjoy watching or playing and who are your favorite teams?

Formula 1 (Mclaren), College Football (Penn State), Professional football (Pittsburgh Steelers), NHL (Pittsburgh Penguins)

How long have you been working in your field?

I just completed my first year in my professional career and at ITS.

Describe your job in three sentences.

I strive to solve complex problems with simple solutions. I design fixturing and testing equipment that is simple to work with, and effective at conducting specialized testing. Finally, I work hands on with our equipment, conducting tests for customers and creating solutions to improve workflow and test quality.

If you were to tell one person “Thank You” for helping me become the person I am today, who would it be and what did they do?

I would thank my parents for teaching me how to work hard and achieve my goals in my personal and professional life.