The Engineer

Jack Kilby

About Jack Kilby

• Worked for Texas Instruments in the second half of the 20th Century
• Electrical Engineer
• Was a "maverick" who thought on his own
• Family man, supportive friend

Inventions

• Integrated circuit
• Electronic calculator
• Texas Instruments' microprocessor

Jack Kilby's Secrets to Success

• Looked for the not obvious solutions
• Created new model for testing
• Cost is a key function for success
• Self-motivated
• Visionary
• Risk Taker
• Ambitious
• Chose very diligent and resourceful team mates
• Used engineering principles
• Used Statistics
• Was not worried about management