Charlie Straka

Charlie Straka is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as a Strategic Product Manager and Electrical Engineering Manager at Barber-Nichols since October 2021. Prior roles at GE Power from July 2007 to September 2021 include Engineering Manager and Engineering Technical Leader, where responsibilities encompassed leading a global team in troubleshooting and supporting gas turbine operations and control systems. Previous positions within GE Power also involved technical support, root cause investigation, and customer communication specific to gas turbine operations. Charlie's career began with internships at GE Energy focusing on electronics failure analysis and sensor testing. An academic background includes a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.