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Name:      April Fields Position:  ASIC Engineer Location:  Agoura Hills, CA Past experience: I came to Teradyne straight out of college Favorite book: Recently, Angels and Demons Interests outside of work: Home improvement and taking my dogs to the park. Education: B.S. and ME from Harvey Mudd Long term goal: To continue solving tough problems. Favorite movie: When in the mood for something light,  French Kiss; for something heavier, Shawshank Redemtion How would you describe your career path to reach your current position?  I was lucky to be recruited as an ASIC engineer. Usually, that job requires at least a few years of work experience. I've been at it for 6 years and I'm rising steadily and constantly learning new things. Why did you choose Teradyne?  Teradyne offered the most technically challenging position. What is most challenging about your job?  My job is constantly changing - the more problems you solve, the more appear.

What do you love about your job or what do you find most rewarding?  I love that it takes lots of different skills.  I succeed here because I have good written and verbal communications skills in combination with my engineering skills.  And I love solving problems that scare me the first time I see them. How do you think the people at Teradyne differ from those you might find in other companies?  I've never worked anywhere else but I have noticed that people tend to work at Teradyne for a long time.  We must be doing things right. Please describe how you view the corporate culture. What do you like most about it? I most appreciate the flexibility.  As long as you're meeting your responsibilities, your schedule is yours to manage.  This is wonderful when it comes to balancing work and home life.