Jack Somppi

Biography

Jack Somppi has over 48 years of experience in test, measurement, and metrology science, working in more than 50 nations across 6 continents. He has both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Specialty Areas:

Test and Measurement:

• Application Experience: More than 48 years with electrical test and measurement instrumentation applications and calibration instrument design.
• Sales & Marketing: Presently a consultant, he assists both T&M suppliers and measurement laboratories in promoting their capabilities and services. Presently he is the US Sales
• Manager for Meatest, a European manufacturer of precision electrical metrology instruments.
• International: T&M and metrology work with more than 50 nations across 6 continents.

Metrology Science:

• DC & Low Frequency Electrical Metrology: More than 38 years of experience with Fluke and an additional 10 years working with other manufacturers of electrical metrology instrumentation.
• Industry Wide Experience: Assisted laboratories ranging from National Measurement Institutes to industry and government primary and secondary calibration labs, as well as product testing and certification labs.
• Professional Organization: Involved with NCSLI since 1987. An active member in NCSL
• International for nearly 20 years. He spent more than 10 years on its board of directors.
• Training Provider: Experienced creator and presenter of technical seminars and instructional courses, both in person and using the web.

Interests: Family, church, community service, and hobbies:

• Happily married with an extended family of two married children and 5 grandchildren.
• Lifelong involvement with Boy scouts; An Eagle Scout with continual community service as a Boy Scout volunteer, presently active in a local troop, the local council, and the regional national scouting territory.
• Hobbies include photography, owing a vintage sports car, and home remodeling

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