Kristine Weed

Kristine Weed

Director
WA

Engineers!

Ammara Essa
Lauren White
Maryam Tse
Susan Burkett
Sameena Shah
Mounya Elhilali
Manasa Gavini
Michele Manuel
Dennice Gayme
Sandra Biddulph
Rosario Jacobsen
Anjali Sardana
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Close Up
  • What I Do

    I am an electrical engineer. I worked for Boeing for 26 years, Honeywell for 6 years, and now work for Huneed Technologies as Director of Program Advisor.

  • Why Engineering?

    My science teacher encouraged me to go into science field.  Math came natural to me and I liked figuring things out. 

  • School Days

    University of Washington, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

  • My Day At Work

    strategy meetings

  • Best Part

    An opportunity to continue to learn throughout my career.

  • Proud Moments

    Being a leader of Boeing Airplane Development Program, a mother, a wife

  • Challenges

    Being a female and Asian

  • My Family

    Husband of 27 years; two daughters, 25 and 22.  A doggie named Lexie, who went to doggie heaven 1.5 years ago.

  • Dreams and Goals

    being healthy, leaving legacy, inspiring others, helping others, being a grandma

  • Inspiration

    My teachers, my dad, my husband and my children

  • Want to be an Engineer?

    You can do it!  Don't sell yourself short.  Be curious, be concise, and be innovative.  

  • Hobbies

    pickle ball, golf, knitting, exercise, traveling

  • Additional Thoughts

    Engineering is a very challenging subject for everyone.  Everyone struggles some point in time; you are not alone.  Find your supporting network.

Biography
I graduated from University of Washington, BSEE. I obtained PMP and Six Sigma certificates along the way. I worked for Boeing for 26 years, Honeywell for 6 years, and Eviation for 3 months. Currently, I am working for Huneed Technologies, that is located in Incheon, Korea. I volunteered as UW ECE Boeing focal and EOP board member. I have husband of 27 years; who is my best friend and a confidant. I have two daughters, one works at Allen Institute as neuro scientist, who is preparing for medical school. Second daughter is an Electrical Engineer, who found passion for coding; she works as a programmer at Boeing.
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Volunteer Opportunities
  • I am willing to be contacted by educators for possible speaking engagements in schools or in after school programs or summer camps.
  • I am willing to serve as a sponsor or coach for an engineering club or team.
  • I am willing to serve as science fair judge or other temporary volunteer at a local school.
  • I am willing to be interviewed by interested students via email.
  • I am willing to answer written interview questions to be posted on the EngineerGirl website.