Bill Austin is a leader who has turned his dreams into reality. In January 1996, Bill launched Bill Austin & Associates, Inc., specializing in system engineering and assimilation of information in systems in product development companies. For over two decades Bill has built a solid foundation of business partners by helping them bridge the gaps wherever there was a need. His keen eye for selecting and developing talent has allowed him to acquire experienced staff and expertise to provide solutions to complex engineering problems.  

Bill’s experience includes 7 years with the U. S. Navy as a project manager on the Trident Missile Fire Control System. During his 14 years in engineering and management at a commercial heavy equipment manufacturer, Bill led efforts in designing controls, information systems, diagnostics/OBD, and support systems for mobile electronics. These efforts resulted in the industry’s first over the air software delivery systems for regulated-products, as well as one of the first industrialized portable computers.

Affiliated with SAE since 1982, Bill helped create the first environmental and data link standards for mobile, heavy equipment.  He has also published papers that covered topics varying from sensor development to the maintenance of systems for heavy-duty vehicles.  This includes serving ten years as chairman and session organizer for SAE conferences which focused on system engineering and its use within the heavy-duty vehicle industry. He has also held various roles in IEEE and is a Senior Member.  He helped found the INCOSE Crossroads of America chapter as the first president.

Bill and Jenny, his wife for more than 50 years, live in Brown County, Indiana where Bill held elected offices as County Commissioner and president of the school board. 

Bill Austin holds a BSEE degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - the No. 1 ranked engineering undergrad school in the US.

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