Introducing: Kevin Aufman

This is the unconventional digital biography of an unconventional corporate accountant.

I’m an internal auditor.

Sounds boring but…….

I build the future through an honest

assessment of business structures, processes and

controls.

I diagnose problems and have a vision for

continuous improvement.

When I said I like to build the

future, I wasn’t kidding!

I build a lot of things.

A Dock…

A Barrel Raft…

Old Trucks….

Old Cars….

Neat Tools….

A Trebuchet….

A Garage….

And a LOT of other stuff!

I come from a diverse professional and personal

background.

These experiences allow me to visualize

and diagnose problems and to

recommend workable solutions.

A little about that diverse background:

I started out as a mechanic working on Tractor Trailers and heavy

machinery.

I mowed a lot of grass and fixed a lot of lawn equipment along the

way.

I spent some time as a Mechanical Engineer at

Kettering University in Flint, Michigan.

Due to my professional and personal

background, I speak fluent Engineer – unique

among most accountants.

I changed course, came home, and received a BS in Business Administration – specializing in Finance - from the University of Pittsburgh.

I minored in History. I have a lot of appreciation for understanding how we got where we are! I

am a closet history geek, usually reading 2-3 history related books monthly. Understanding

past cultural, economic and political themes can help to predict how businesses will be impacted

in the present.

While at the University of Pittsburgh, I held three accounting related internships. These were

unique in terms of industry and professional roles and exposed me to a variety of experiences,

problems, industries and systems.

Insurance BankingHeavy

Manufacturing

For the past five years, I’ve worked for Westinghouse Electric Company, the largest

provider of Nuclear Power Plant Services in the world.

I’ve held three very distinct roles within the business:

Project AccountingManufacturing Accounting

Internal Auditing

Each position has taught me a new set of skills to add to my personal toolbox. My ability to speak

intelligently to Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Project Management and Quality is largely due to my wide range of

responsibilities and unique personal background.

One of my core principles is to NEVER STOP LEARNING.

I’m currently working on my Masters of Business Administration through the University of

Massachusetts.

I’m also working to obtain my Certified Internal Audit (CIA) license.

I’m an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Speaking of the NEVER STOP LEARNING mantra:I’m a father of a six month old son. I honestly

have no idea how to raise a child, but I’m learning something new everyday through child-father

training, advise from my family and the patient and knowing words of my lovely wife.

In order to keep myself and others informed of current events, I read, analyze, collect and share links and articles I find throughout the internet and traditional paperback world. This information helps to assess how current economic, political and cultural changes will impact the business world, the energy industry and the accounting

profession.

To follow along with my journey or to contact me, you can find me as “Kevin Aufman” at:

Or send via email at:

aufman.kevin@gmail.com