Testing expert named 2005 Technologist of the Year
 Michael O'Connor, C.E.T., has been named 2005 Technologist of the Year by the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET).
O'Connor is co-owner of M&B Technical Testing Services Ltd., a Calgary firm that specializes in testing soils, concrete and asphalt for the civil engineering industry.
Born in Quebec, O'Connor was recruited to work in Alberta as a laboratory/field technician in 1980 during the construction boom of the time. He went on to work for a variety of engineering consulting and testing firms before forming M&B with partner Bob Fawcett in 1993.
"Throughout his career in Alberta O'Connor has earned tremendous respect for his technical expertise, his practical approach to problem solving and his tremendous dedication to doing the job right. He's an excellent example of the professionalism that ASET members bring to the technical community and we're proud to honour him as our 2005 Technologist of the Year," ASET President Scott Turner, R.E.T., CCEP, said recently.
O'Connor will receive his award at the 2005 ASET Awards Banquet, to be held at the Delta Bow Valley Hotel on Saturday, March 19.
ASET's Technician/Technologist of the Year Award was instituted in 1996 to recognize a member who has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and excellence while making significant contributions to technology. Criteria include technical ability, professional attitude, level of knowledge, respect from peers, leadership, creativity/innovation, community involvement, importance to his/her organization and participation in ASET affairs.
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