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industry to design, develop, test, field and sustain systems for Soldiers. He said his biggest challenge and his greatest source of satisfaction is streamlining the acquisition process while also maintaining the appro- priate level of engineering rigor to deliver quality systems to the field.


As the Army focuses more on Soldier- centered design, which integrates Soldier feedback into the product design and fielding processes, Shtogrin said he has really enjoyed the change. “I’ve been involved, more than I ever actually imag- ined, with Soldiers. Just over the last five years at Product Lead Ground Mobility Vehicles, I’ve done three different touch points where we’ve actually worked with the Soldiers, we’ve brought the systems out there and run them through their paces, collected data through surveys, and then incorporated that feedback into the prod- uct itself,” he said.


“You work in an office all year round— or in this case, from our homes—and you think that what you’re working on is going to meet expectations. But when you’re at one of those events and you see their initial reactions to the system, you see them operating the vehicles, you see how they’re going to be using them, or how they could be using them differently, and then giving their feedback when they come back in, that is really gratifying. It kind of confirms what you’ve been doing, in some cases for the last several years. It reenergizes you and makes you remember why you’re doing what you’re doing.”


When he offers advice to junior acquisi- tion personnel, he often focuses on that point—the importance of understanding how and why your work contributes to the larger mission. “Regardless of what you are working on, always make sure you under- stand the intent behind the work you are doing. If you truly understand the intent,


A NEW PERSPECTIVE


Shtogrin thought his industry vehicle manufacturing job lacked meaning, but once he was hired as an Army civilian, he found purpose in his work. (Photo by Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support)


your work will have more meaning to you and you will more than likely exceed your leaders’ expectations,” he said. He also encourages his teammates to have the courage to try new things. “Tere are no jobs or assignments that you will not learn and grow from, or that will limit you, early in your career,” he said. “Always take the time to invest in yourself. Take advantage of opportunities, whether a new posi- tion or some training that could lead to an advanced degree or certification. You


never know what your future will hold, so continue to build value within yourself.”


Shtogrin takes a sensible approach to his life and his career, always seeking to maxi- mize his contribution to the mission while also focusing on his own personal growth and time with his family. Sometimes it takes an engineer to build a life in balance.


—ELLEN SUMMEY


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