What was your first job and what did you learn from it?

My first job was with Lockheed Martin about 23 years ago. Starting as a scientist, I then moved up the corporate ladder to the director of technology position working in a male-dominant environment.

From every aspect, it was a period of intensive learning. As a first woman on the job, the most critical lesson I learned was how to balance the core elements of a successful professional woman - competency, capability, intellect and feminity.

Who is your hero, mentor or person you most admire? Why?

I have made an effort to learn form the proven leaders around the world. But I have to say my hero is my mother who has showed me what it takes to be a professional woman - so that I have prepared for that all along, psycologically and in substance.

What is your favorite book?

The most recent book that I have read and fully appreciated is Only the Paranoid Survive. I like the book because it points out how to exploit the crisis points that challenge companies and individual's careers.

What advances in your field do you envision over the next ten years?

Having been in a leadership position in my field, I put forth an industry forecast every year. The electronics industry will continue on a path of vivid innovations to serve the market needs in "information hardware," making ever-better products; from cell phone and computers to home appliances to weaponry.

The attached articles are 3-part series on the technology and industry forecast, covering critical technologies and business developments. The articles were published in my monthly column in an industry trade magazine with global circulation.

What do you see as the single most interesting element of your work?

My current work has many interesting facets. If I have to name a single one, it is my interaction with diverse groups of people in science, technology, as well as business across national borders. With over 100, 000 air miles traveling a year, my lectures, speeches and business has brought me to various locales from Germany, Sweden, Israel, India, Singapore and Japan. It has been an enriching experience.

What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?

My greatest accomplishment is that I have proved that one can manage both career and family. The attached article entitled "An Address to Women Engineers" provides my thoughts and experience.

What was your greatest challenge and what did you learn from it?

My greatest challenge has been and continues to be maintaining my technological leadership in the fast moving industry, while managing a business and keeping up a broad spectrum of intellect rigor. What I have learned is how to increasingly use time effectively.

What advice would you give to young women who want to enter your field?

Set up personal and career goals, work hard and work smart. Don't to hesitate to take on more than your share of work and deliver the results. Be prepared, opportunity will come.