Taneka Lawson

I am a Lean Six Sigma trainer.  This role allows me to train other on techniques that help reduce waste and variation within a process.

My guidance counselor and high school teacher told me that I would excel as an engineer. In addition, I did well in math in science at school.

I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Buffalo.

Some tasks that I complete as an Operations Industrial Engineer are work flow analysis, layout changes, process improvements, and create process documents.

I enjoy completing new projects and working with people in different departments. While completing process improvements projects, I have to work with union, maintenance, and other plant support employees.

I am the first woman in my family to obtain an engineering degree.

My short term goal is to complete a leadership development program. My long term goal is to complete my PhD.

My mother had/has the greatest influences on my choices.

There are different areas to study in engineering. Learn about each area and find which area suites you best.

Ive found that the quickest way to learn is by experimenting.