College of ECC Alumni Panel

Title: College of ECC Alumni Panel

Date: Thursday, April 8 | 3 - 4 p.m.

Summary: Join alumni from the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC) as they reflect on their experience at Chico State, how they utilized their degree, and the unique paths that led to their current positions. Gain insight, advice, and guidance for exploring career pathways in STEM. Bring your questions and learn more about possibilities for life after graduation.

Panelists: Mayra Rodriquez (Mechanical Engineering, '17), Jake Matzinger (Electrical Engineering, '15), Kirk Medeiros (Civil Engineering, '13)

Mayra Rodriguez currently works at Montez Group Inc., a consulting firm based in San Francisco. She has been assisting as a MEP Project Engineer, most recently working with the mechanical and electrical systems for SF Westside Recycled Water Treatment Facility at Oceanside Plant.

Jake Matzinger graduated from Chico State in 2015 with his  bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering and a minor in computer engineering. Matzinger currently works at Piper Aircraft Inc. as an Avionics/Electrical Engineer. Throughout the last five years he has designed a multitude of systems across their entire fleet of aircraft, and is looking to transfer into a electrical certification engineering role. 

Kirk Medeiros started at Cal State, Monterey Bay as a business admin major, but after changing his major he ended up at Chico State. He received his E.I.T. while attending school.  After graduation, in 2013, I had a hard time finding work.  A local (to my home) engineering firm hired me part time, eventually giving me a full time position.  The owner helped me work toward receiving my PE in 2016 and a few years later he handed the company over to me and a couple coworkers as he retired in 2019. Also during that time, In 2017, I became an owner of Craft Brewing Company, a microbrewery in Lake Elsinore, joining my father and brother in the business.