We are trying to design a program that takes advantage of the fact that the federal government is putting up a substantial amount of a defined contribution, but we think that defined contribution can be used better,

When you think of trying to design highly customized computer systems, each one customized for a particular smart product, and you think of doing that on a very wide scale, you have to automate the process.

We're trying to make each of these alternatives the best design we can.

One of my most rewarding experiences as an engineer was in performing some of the design for the Pentagon renovation prior to the Sept. 11 attacks, and then providing engineering support to the rebuilding effort. Some of the renovations completed before 9-11 were credited in helping to save lives during the attack. We were all saddened by the attack, and my efforts were a small piece of a very large puzzle, but it was rewarding to be involved.

Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance.

It is all with the design of trying to reach out and expose the Carousel to a number of people in our own back yard that have yet to come to Carousel.