Les Brukwicz
About Les Brukwicz
Les Brukwicz is a Principal Power Supply Engineer at National Instruments in Austin, TX, with extensive experience in power systems engineering and multiple patents in power supply design.
Professional Experience of Les Brukwicz
Les Brukwicz is currently a Principal Power Supply Engineer at National Instruments in Austin, TX. He has had an extensive career in the field of power systems engineering. Before joining National Instruments, he worked at Dell Inc. as a Power Systems Engineer/Consultant from 2002 to 2009. Prior to Dell, he was a Senior Electrical Engineer and Team Leader at Tyco Electronic Power Systems/Lucent Power Systems from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he worked as a Power Supply Design Engineer at ASTEC Advanced Power Systems/Nortel Power Group from 1996 to 2000, an Automation Engineer and Leader at Steep Rock Resources Inc. from 1995 to 1996, and an Electrical/Electronic Engineer at Mechron Energy Ltd. from 1993 to 1994.
Education and Qualifications of Les Brukwicz
Les Brukwicz completed his studies in Power Systems at the University of Ottawa. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems from Technical University. His educational background has provided him with a robust foundation in power system design and electrical engineering, which has been pivotal in his career across various companies.
Achievements of Les Brukwicz
Les Brukwicz holds three patents in the field of power supply design: US 7,352,159 B2, US 7,589,497, and US 7,830,151. He was elected as the best class instructor in 2013 for teaching the Analog Design Best Practices - Power Supplies class. Les standardized the analog design process at National Instruments and also authored power supply design guidelines. His contributions have significantly impacted power supply design standards within the organization.
Leadership and Mentorship by Les Brukwicz
Les Brukwicz has served as a technical leader for engineering departments at National Instruments, including cDAQ, vision, cRIO, and RF. He has mentored numerous power supply design engineers, guiding them through complex design processes and ensuring quality and innovation in their work. Additionally, he has provided NI Tech presentations and Analog Guild Class presentations related to power conversion, sharing his expertise and knowledge with peers and subordinates.