HomeJohn BerraHomeWhat I Would Do DifferentlyThough from a distance John Berra’s career path might look like a series of great moves, there are many things he says he would do differently.ControlHow to Kick the Tires on Automation SystemsAn automation engineer’s most important decision is the automation system. There is a dazzling array of technology and suppliers out there and, in all honesty, virtually all the systems do the basic job well. Here’s advice on how to choose.HomeManage Change or Drive Change?If you don’t drive change, then someone else will roil the waters, send waves right over your boat, and leave you to sink.HomeThe Automation World Is a Service WorldMy first job out of college in 1969 was as an instrument engineer in Monsanto’s corporate engineering department, which had more than 800 engineers.