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John Watson Discusses His Favorite Career Moments
December 25, 2020 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
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As we celebrate the holidays after a tumultuous year, it’s important to remember all of the good things in our lives. In this short video, Altium’s John Watson discusses a few of the moments that really stand out in his career: earning his IPC Certified Interconnect Designer credentials and designing his very first circuit board.
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