Alex Villa
Electronics Engineer
As an Electronics Engineer, I love to work on projects that require a high-degree of collaboration,
multidisciplinary input and creativity to complete and as such am drawn to working in R&D roles
in particular. I hope to be able to leverage the experience I've gained at start-ups working
toward solutions to unique and novel challenges to help me be an effective contributor for
Sigma Design and its clients.
Questions & Answers
How do you make people laugh?
I make people laugh by being self-deprecating, because I think it's important for us all to remember that we're all human (i.e. flawed) and that the goal of life is not to just to self-optimize.
If you were a tool or piece of equipment, what would you be and why?
If I were a tool, I would be a bike because they are accessible, efficient, elegant, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing - all qualities one would aspire to possess whether you're man or machine.
What's your favorite productivity hack or time-saving trick?
My favorite productivity hack, when faced with a large or daunting project, is to clearly outline (in my head or on paper) a set of manageable sub-tasks and then to dedicate a set amount of time to each by setting a timer. I also will pay attention to how I'm feeling on any given day: if I'm feeling like I'm overwhelmed, I'll pick a sub-task that is more manageable to help be feel more accomplished and build towards those more strenuous tasks.