Cornell Williams interview
- Early Life and EducationPartial Transcript: Okay we're recordingSynopsis: In this segment, Williams describes his childhood in Jamaica and how his early educational experiences shaped his careerKeywords: Bronx, NY; Canada; DuPont; Hologic; Jamaica
- Early Career/Work with DuPontPartial Transcript: But anyways soSynopsis: Williams explains his career moves after graduating college and how he got started at DuPontKeywords: Apple; Cherryhill, NJ; Direct Radiography; DuPont; Hologic; IBM; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers
- Switch from Film to Digital ImagingPartial Transcript: So how did weSynopsis: Williams explains his role and projects within Hologic's transition from film to digital imagingKeywords: Digital Radiography; Dupont; Hologic; Kodak; Lothar Jeromin; Selenium; Siemens; Xerox
- Early Career StoriesPartial Transcript: I mentioned that ISynopsis: In this segment, Williams recounts stories from his first few jobs running a paper route and working as a cookKeywords: Bronx, NY; Jamaica
- Interest in HealthcarePartial Transcript: So it seems likeSynopsis: Williams talks about his childhood interest in electronics and healthcare and how that shaped the projects he worked on throughout his careerKeywords: Drexel University; Healthcare; Hologic; Jack Cummings; Jamaica; Jay Stein; mammography; Radiological Society of North America; selenium
- Development vs. Improvement of TechnologiesPartial Transcript: So what I'm curiousSynopsis: Williams talks through developing new products as opposed to improving existing technologies and which method he used moreKeywords: 2D mammography; 3D Mammography; DuPont; Hologic; product development
- Creative Process/Breast TomosynthesisPartial Transcript: So when youSynopsis: In this segment, Williams explains his creative process when developing new technologies and then discusses the development of breast tomosynthesis at HologicKeywords: 3D Mammography; CT Scans; Digital Mammography; Hologic; Jay Stein; tomosynthesis
- Technological Practices/Hologic and Bone DensitometryPartial Transcript: So that's interestingSynopsis: Williams talks about how video gaming technologies impacted all types of technology and his involvement with Hologic's bone densitometry workKeywords: bone densitometry; Hologic; ray tracing; video games
- Deciding on New ProjectsPartial Transcript: Alright I'll keep anSynopsis: Williams explains how customer and doctor feedback helped Hologic figure out improvements and when to make new productsKeywords: 3D Mammography; biopsy; Hologic; mammography; market research
- Working with SeleniumPartial Transcript: Actually you saidSynopsis: Williams discusses working with selenium, including how they starting using it and some of its pros and consKeywords: China; radiography; Selenium; South Korea; xerography
- Product DevelopmentPartial Transcript: So another thingSynopsis: In this segment, Williams talks about the process of creating new products, convincing others to buy these products, and some current projects he is working onKeywords: digital mammography; Federal Drug Administration; Hologic; Jay Stein; mammography; tomosynthesis
- Dealing with Company Change and GrowthPartial Transcript: While quite often asSynopsis: Williams discusses his time working for other companies and experiencing Hologic's rapid growth as well as his belief in practical experience over academic knowledgeKeywords: DuPont; Hologic; mammography; selenium; Sterling
- Recognition during Career/Stories from HologicPartial Transcript: So let's talk aboutSynopsis: Williams talks about awards he has received, experiences with his coworkers at Hologic, and meeting with people impacted by their mammography technologyKeywords: Boston; Jay Stein; Jeff Yorker; Lothar Jeromin; mammography; Selenium
- Reflections on CareerPartial Transcript: Alright so given everythingSynopsis: Williams mentions some proud moments in his career and anything he would change if given the opportunityKeywords: DuPont; Hologic; Lothar Jeromin; Martin Luther King Jr.
- Advice for Others/Final ThoughtsPartial Transcript: So I think thatSynopsis: In this final segment, Williams offers advice to those who want to have a similar career and adds some final thoughts to the interviewKeywords: Hologic; Jamaica; Japan; Marcus Garvey
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